Thomas J. Romano, 84, of Wallington, NJ (formerly of Hoboken, NJ) passed away on September 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Carole (née Sobal). Loving father of Margaret Romano, Robyn Romano-Finch and her husband Eric, Jamie Romano, and stepchildren; Lesley Kulick and her husband Sam, and John Messano and his wife Ann. Cherished …
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Kenneth L. Bellani
Kenneth L. Bellani, 90, of Hackensack (formerly of Hoboken and North Bergen) passed away on September 2, 2026 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 68 years to Mary Jane (née Musella). Devoted father of Kenneth (Lisa) Bellani, Karen (Michael) Dunn, Peter (Antonia) Bellani, and David Bellani. Cherished grandfather of Steven Bellani, Sean, Patrick and …
James F. Caruth
James F. Caruth, 84, of Weehawken, NJ, passed away on August 28, 2026. Beloved husband of 56 years to Agnes (née McGowan). Loving father of James Neil Caruth and his wife Denisse, Jon Caruth, Stacey Oberhauser and her husband George. Cherished grandfather of Jay and Brianna Caruth. James was born in Union City to Anne …
Oseas “Joe” Ocasio
A beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, public servant, coach, and faithful member of the Hoboken community Oseas “Joe” Ocasio passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and community that will continue to live on in the many lives he touched. Joe will be remembered as a …
John DeRose
John L. DeRose, 79, a lifelong Hoboken resident passed away on May 31, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 58 years to Helen (née Becker). Loving father of John DeRose, Jr. and his wife, Joan Campion, and Jordan DeRose. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Jr., Sofia, Lucia and John M. …
Ambrose J. Hildemann
Ambrose “Amby” J. Hildemann, of Point Pleasant, NJ, entered into eternal life on April 23, 2026. Predeceased by his brother, John Hildemann and his sister, Margaret “Margie” Hildemann-Lear, and his parents; John and Margaret (Peg) Hildemann. Amby was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ. He was a member of the young dems, and was affectionately known …
Luca Binetti
Binetti, Luca, 92 of Weehawken, New Jersey passed away on Saturday April 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Rosa (née Amato) of 63 years. Loving father of Mauro Binetti and his wife Anna, Natale Binetti and Damiana Cirillo and her husband Anthony. Dear brother of Salvatore and Michele, and brother-in-law to Vitangelo Amato and sister-in-law Marianna …
John Heslin
John Heslin, at the age of 86, said his final Irish good-bye from HarborView Nursing Home on 3/22/26. Born and raised in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, John resided in Hoboken from 1973 until his transfer to long-term care in June of 2025. John is predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Maureen …
William J. Casella
William J. Casella, 79, of Hoboken, NJ (formerly of Jersey City, NJ), passed away March 17, 2026. Surviving are his loving children; Cassandra Casella, Joseph Casella, step-daughter Leah Seickendick, and step-son Leo Seickendick, his cherished grandson, Carmelo, his brother, Joseph “Jody” Casella and his wife Loida (née Bonilla), and his former wife and friend, Enza …
Dimitrios Babalis
Dimitrios “Jimmy” Babalis, 73, of Secaucus, passed away on March 8, 2026. Survived by his wife, Cathy, her siblings, Colette, Patty and spouse Myra and daughter Angelina, his nephew, Nicholas Babalis and his wife Sholien, their two children, Alexander and Konstantinos Babalis. Also survived by his niece, Katerina Sciglitano, and husband Filoreto, and children, Georgina …