Annunziata Pasquale (née D’Elia), of East Rutherford, NJ (formerly of Hoboken, NJ), entered into eternal life on July 8, 2025. 

Full obituary to follow…

A celebration of Annunziata’s life will be held on Thursday, July 10^th, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken.  Parking is available in the rear of the funeral home off Sixth Street.  The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 11^th, 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s R.C. Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken.  Entombment Fairview Mausoleum, Fairview.

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Filomena Recine (nee Buonsanto), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on January 20, 1947, in Molfetta, Italy.

Filomena was the devoted wife of the late Giorgio Recine, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a loving home and raised three sons: Roberto, Giorgio, and Ennio. She was a proud and adoring Nonna to her three grandchildren: Jack, Anthony and Bianca.

Filomena is survived by her brothers Pantoleo, Bruno, and Donato, and her sister Marta. She is predeceased by her brothers Giuseppe and Carlo, and her sister Francesca.

Those who knew Filomena will remember her deep love for her family and friends. She was an amazing Mom and Nonna, a fantastic cook who brought everyone together around her table, and a joyful dancer who embraced life’s celebrations. Above all, she cherished her beloved husband, the love of her life.

Filomena’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.

Services are Friday, July 11th at Failla-McKnight Funeral Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ from 2-4 and 6-8pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Church, 308 Jefferson Street, Hoboken on Saturday, July 12th at 10am. Interment following at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. 

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

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Mario A. Raggio, 99, a lifelong Hoboken resident, entered into eternal life on June 26, 2025.  Predeceased by his beloved wife, Catherine E. Raggio (2021).  Surviving is his daughter, Catherine “Cookie” Raggio, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Mario was a veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country during World War II, and the owner of Ralph Raggio’s Meat Market, Hoboken, for many years.

A celebration of Mario’s life will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken.  Parking is available in rear of the funeral home, off Sixth Street.  The Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 10:00 AM, St. Ann’s R.C. Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken.  Mario will be laid to rest with his wife at George Washington Memorial Park, Century & Paramus Roads, Paramus.

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Carmela (Lina) Salvemini, 94, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Vincent (2018) and her son, Mauro Salvemini. She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Burkhardt. She is also survived by her devoted sister, Maria Petruzella in Italy. She is survived by her four dearest grandchildren, Melanie (Christopher) Plaza, Lauren (Giancarlo) Sarracino, Kevin (Melissa) Burkhardt, and Daniel (Ashley) Burkhardt. She is also survived by her cherished great grandchildren, Meadow (Trevor) Navarro, Dakota and Skylar Plaza, Giovanni, Giuseppe, and Graziella Sarracino, and Quinn and Kaden Burkhardt. Also survived by her daughter-in-law, Carol Salvemini.  Lina will be dearly missed by her beloved family and friends.

Lina was born on June 25, 1930 in Molfetta, Italy. She immigrated in 1949 from Molfetta to Hoboken, where she permanently resided. She was a homemaker, dedicating her life to her family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2-6 PM, at Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Parking is available in the rear of the funeral home off Sixth Street.  The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 30, 10:30 AM, at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, 308 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030.  Lina will be entombed with her husband at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington, NJ.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Lina’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN; www.stjude.org.

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Edward A. McLaughlin, age 84, passed away at home on June 22, 2025. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Edward lived a life marked by service, devotion, and deep love for his family and friends.

Edward was a dedicated professional.  As the owner of Hoboken Realty Management Company, which he operated alongside his daughter Kelly, Edward spent 50 years serving the Hoboken Community in the real estate and property management business.  He was known for his integrity, hard work and kindness, leaving a lasting mark on the industry and earning the respect of all who worked with him.

Edward was the beloved husband of Carole (Farley), with whom he shared 61 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a family rooted in warmth and support. Edward was the devoted father of Kerri and her husband Louis Cartnick and Kelly McLaughlin, and cherished future father-in-law to John Zuzeck. He was a loving and proud grandfather to Makayla, Jack, Annie, and John Paul, who brought him endless joy and laughter.

He is preceded in death by his beloved son Eddie (2014), who was the light of his life and whose memory Edward held close to his heart. He was also preceded by his brothers Jack, Tom, Joe, and Bill, with whom he shared a special brotherly bond. 

Edward was born in Hoboken to Anne (English) and James McLaughlin. Throughout his life, he held family at the center of all he did. He was deeply grateful for the love given by his niece Christine Koelsch and Melissa DeMarco, whom he loved as a daughter.

Edward’s legacy of kindness, resilience, and integrity will live on in all who knew him. He will be remembered for his steady presence, his sense of humor, and his unwavering support for those he loved. His family and friends take comfort in the memories they shared and the lasting impact he made on their lives. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

A celebration of Edward’s life will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 beginning at 4:00 PM and concluding at 8:00 PM at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ.  Parking is available in the rear of the funeral home off Sixth Street.  A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church.  Edward will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Edward’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project; https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org  or Tunnel to Towers Foundation; https://t2t.org

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Christina M. Sucato, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025.

Born in Hoboken, NJ, to Erminia and Alexander Addesso, Christina was a lifelong New Jersey resident whose love for family was the heart of her world. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Vito Sucato, with whom she shared 62 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on November 2, 2012.

She was also predeceased by each of her siblings. Christina came from a large Italian family of six daughters and one son. Her sisters were Louise DeSimone, Gaetana “Nina” Buzzanca, Albina “Betty” Alutto, Theresa Turtu, and Mary Morici and her brother was Vincenzo “Jimmy” Addesso.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Judy Daly and Christine Kurnath, and her two son-in-laws, John Daly and Bill Kurnath, who she loved as her own. Christina was a proud grandmother to Jamie Ganter and her husband John, Cassandra Kurnath and her partner Isaac Caulfield, Kelly McManus and her husband Alexander, Alexandra Cole and her husband Peter, Jack Daly and his wife Kendall, and Mackenzie Kellard and her husband Sam. She was a devoted great-grandmother to Campbell Ganter, Chase Cole, Britton McManus, Walker Ganter, Xander Caulfield, Palmer Cole, and Casey McManus. She was also a beloved aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews, each of whom held a special place in her heart.

Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family—whether cooking Sunday dinners, offering quiet words of wisdom, or simply holding a baby in her arms. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering love shaped generations, and her legacy will live on through the lives she nurtured.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Christina’s life during visitation at Failla Memorial Home on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and at a memorial Mass at Saint Ann Catholic Church on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

Entombment will follow at Holy Name Mausoleum in Jersey City.

Christina’s memory will live on in the hearts of those she loved and who were so lucky to be loved by her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude: www.stjude.org/donate/

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John R Howe, 78, of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. John, better known as Jackie or Pop Pop, was born on October 12, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Joseph Howe and Rosanna (Heinsohn) Howe.  

Jackie was a dedicated public servant, and proudly served the Hoboken Police Department for 26 years, retiring as a Captain.

Jackie was known for his quick sense of humor, his delicious cooking skills and his proud Irish heritage as a former Grand Marshall of the Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  He was also known for his strength and deep love for family and friends, especially his unwavering commitment to his wife, children and grandchildren.  He was the chef every holiday meal, the biggest cheerleader on the sidelines at every game and full of endless fun on the Boardwalk every summer.

Jackie is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Rosemarie, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and memories.  

He will be deeply missed by his cherished children, Sean Howe and his wife Kerry; his daughter Kelly Martin and her husband David; and his adored grandchildren, Sean Patrick and Emma Grace, who brought the greatest joy to his life.

Jackie is also survived by his loving sisters, Veronica Howe and Carol Cecere. In addition to his parents, Jackie was predeceased by his brothers, James and Robert Howe and his sister, Janet Halloway.

The Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th from 9AM to 10:45AM at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030.

The Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 AM at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 400 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030.

In lieu, of flowers donations can be made to the COPD foundation.

https://www.copdfoundation.org/Ways-to-Give/Donate/Donate-Now.aspx

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Jeanette Pansini, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2025.

She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and she resided there for almost nine decades.  She  worked as a talented seamstress for many years.  The last years of her life were spent in Phoenix.

Family was paramount to Jeanette. She is predeceased by her husband, Dominick Pansini and grand-daughter, Kathryn Lawrence.  Jeanette leaves behind her beloved children,  a cherished daughter, Loretta Lawrence and a dear son, Michael, and his wife  Kelly.

A great joy in her life was her endeared grandchildren:  Erik Lawrence and his wife Stella, Devon Lawrence and her husband Gabriel, Dominick Pansini, Adrian Pansini and Colette Pansini.  The birth of her great-grandson, Luca Panek brought her great pleasure .

The Visitation will be held on Friday June 13th, 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM and concluding at 10:00 AM.

The Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday June 13th, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace RC Church at 11:00 AM.

Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum in North Arlington, N.J.

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Richard Tattoli, 85, of Homosassa, FL, formerly of Hoboken, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2nd, 2025.

He was born on July 16, 1939, in Molfetta, Bari, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1955.

Richard was the proud owner of Jefferson Cleaners in Hoboken, which he opened in 1966 and operated until its closure in 1986. He then retired and settled in Homosassa, Florida.

Richard leaves behind his beloved sisters, Giacoma Farinola and Angela Soldo.

He is survived by his cherished children: Richard I. Tattoli (wife Kimberly; children Tiffany, Richard Jr., and Francesca Tattoli) and David Tattoli (wife Melissa Tattoli).

He was predeceased by his endeared siblings, sister Isabella Paparella and brother Pietro Tattoli.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12th, 2025 beginning at 9am and concluding at 10am.

Entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum in, Fairview, NJ.

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Pasquale Squeo, 83, of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.

Pasquale was born in Molfetta, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1970, settling in Hoboken. He worked as a construction worker for New Jersey Building Laborers’ Local 325.

Pasquale is survived by his beloved wife, Italia, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. 

He is also survived by his cherished children: his daughters, Grazia Perez and her Fiance Alberto Torres; Mariangela Gagliardo and her husband Michael; his son Michael Squeo and his wife Francesca.

A great joy in his life was his many grandchildren: Sebastian, Alessio, Gianna, Antonio, Sofia, Ariella and Luca.

Visitation will be held at Failla-Mcnight Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. located 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ.

The Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis R.C. Church on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 11:00 AM located 308 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ.

Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum located 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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