Ana “Mama” Villafane born in Utuado, PR in 1949, moved to Hoboken, NJ in 1969 where she met her husband for 39 years. Ana worked till 1991 then continued as a stay at home caretaker till her passing leaving behind 6 kids, 16 grandkids, and 15 beautiful great grandkids. In the words of Mama, ‘que …
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Richard DiBrango
Richard DiBrango, age 61, passed away on January 5, 2022. Richard was born in Jersey City and grew up in Union City before movingto Branchburg in 2019. He worked as a custodian for the City of UnionCity for 27 years, and retired in 2010. Richard’s favorite activities were bowling with his father and attendingbingo at …
Joseph DelVicario
Joseph Del Vicario 51, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2021. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph moved to New Jersey as he started his career as a skilled flooring installer. Joseph was a devoted employee of Optimum Flooring and Regency Flooring for many years. Joseph loved spending time with his family, he also …
William Herrera
William Herrera Jr., 69 of Jersey City passed away on Christmas day at Jersey City Medical Center. He was a General Contractor working with R.A. Choen Contractors of New York City. Surviving is a brother Edwin Herrera and his wife Nilsa, and a sister Lourdes Gonzales and her husband Jose, six cherished nieces and nephews. …
Angela Marie Colarusso
Angela Marie Colarusso, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in her home. Born in Bethlehem, PA, Angela grew up in Bath, PA, lived for periods in Scranton, Philadelphia, Newark, DE, and Brooklyn, NY, until settling in Hoboken. Angela graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, and excelled in a …
Juana Santos
Juana Nieves Santos, 85, of Kearny, NJ, passed away on 12/15/2021 in Kearny, NJ. Juana Nieves was born in Dorado, Puerto Rico to Leoncia Montanez on May 5, 1936. She married Angel Santos on February 28, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hoboken, NJ. Juana Santos is survived by her spouse Angel Santos; her …
Caterina Guida
Caterina Guida (nee Lavagnino), 88, of Hoboken passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Santa Maria, Genova, Italy. Caterina immigrated to the United States in 1960 settling in Hoboken. Caterina was the beloved wife of the late Francesco Guida. Surviving is a son Alfonso and his wife Samantha and a …
Paul Lanzo
Paul Lanzo “Paulie”, 94, a lifelong Hoboken resident passed away on Friday December 10, 2021 at Hoboken University Medical Center. Paul was employed with the city of Hoboken in the water department for many years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a friend to many people. Paulie was a special …
Johnny Ray “Diddle” McDonald Jr.
Johnny Ray McDonald Jr., (Diddle), 58, of Hoboken passed away December 9 at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, N.J. He was the beloved husband of Deborah Sands McDonald and devoted father of Jonathan McDonald. Born on March 30, 1963 in Jersey City N.J., John was raised in Hoboken where he attended the public school system …
Ana Maria Ampudia
Ana Maria Ampudia, 57 of Weehawken entered into Eternal life on Saturday December 11, 2021. Ana, born in Hoboken, was a resident of Weehawken but visited Hoboken frequently as her love for her hometown was still strong.Ana is survived by her son, Weehawken Police Officer Jose Ampudia IV, with his fiancé Kristina Dizon. Jose Ampudia …