Jack was a security for various companies in New York City for many years.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Georgina of 52 years, who will miss him dearly.

Jack was a High Priest for the Free Masons and was dedicated to the Masonic Temple in Jersey City.

Visitation will be held on Thursday January 16th, 2025 at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

Interment will follow at the Rosemount Memorial Park in Elizabeth, NJ.

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Carmen is predeceased by her beloved husband Victor in 2011.

She was a Teachers Aide in PS22 for many years.

Carmen leaves behind her cherished children Edward (Nicole), Kasey and Jason (Heather).

She is survived by her siblings David, Nelson Isabel, Margie, Noelia and Nilda.

A great joy in her life were her grandchildren Jason, Kasey and Edward.

Visitation will be held on Friday January 17th, 2025 from 9AM to 11AM with a memorial service at 11AM.

Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, NJ.

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Annette was the proud business own of “Annette’s Beauty Salon” in Hoboken for many years.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas and two sons Thomas and Lee Montalvo and a grandson Trey.

Annette leaves behind her children Michael Roman (Carmen), Frank Roman, John Montalvo, Robert Montalvo, Diana Milne (Bobby) and a loving sister Noelia Caban.

A great joy in her life were her grandchildren Reign, Brendan, Brady, Ashley, Kelsey and Thomas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday January, 15th, 2025 beginning at 4 PM and concluding at 8 PM.

The Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Ann’s RC Church at 10 AM on Thursday January, 16th, 2025.

Interment will follow at Weehawken Cemetery in North Bergen, NJ.

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Jose worked hard his whole life for various companies-he really loved to keep busy!

 He is survived by his beloved siblings: Maria Soler Marrero, Elizabeth Pacheco, Efrain Reveron, and Manuel Rivera Soler, along with Diana, Cathy, Migna, and Elpidio Rivera.

Jose had a passion for cooking, enjoyed salsa music, and cherished spending time with family. 

He is also served by his children had a host of wonderful nieces and nephews who are going to miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 14th, 2025 from 4-8PM at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home located at 533 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ, 07030.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday January 15th, 2025 from 9-12PM with a Catholic Blessing beginning at 11AM.

Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny, NJ.

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Born on July 15th, 1980, Tanya was a beacon of light and warmth to everyone who knew her. She
poured her heart into raising her two cherished children, Kyla (15) and James Richardson (13),
who were the absolute center of her world. Her pride in their accomplishments and her
unwavering support for their dreams were a testament to her enduring love as a mother.

Tanya was predeceased by her parents Julianne and Robert Rugar. Julianne, passed away
when Tanya was a teenager, a loss that profoundly impacted her life and shaped her strength
and resilience.

Tanya is survived by her treasured children Kyla and James Richardson, step daughter
Alexandra Richardson, her devoted sister, Justina Rugar, whose bond with her was unshakable;
her loving grandmother, Jessie Citro, who always held Tanya close to her heart; her caring
aunts and uncles Carol Folka, Cammie Citro; and Jerry Citro and his wife Cheryl, who provided
steady guidance and love throughout her life. Tanya also leaves behind her dear cousins,
Timothy Brinkerhoff Sr, Gary Brinkerhoff, Julianne and Kristiana Citro-Rodriguez, Vincent and
his wife Katherine, and Fabiana and her fiancé Peter Messler, who will forever remember her for
her wicked sense of humor, gentle spirit and kind soul.

To those who knew her, Tanya was a source of quiet inspiration, known for her selflessness,
compassion, and the ability to make everyone feel seen and valued. Her laugh could brighten
even the darkest days, and her strength carried those she loved through life’s most challenging
moments. She was a steadfast presence, a confidante, and a nurturer whose absence leaves a
void that words cannot fill.

Though her time with us was far too short, Tanya’s love, kindness, and resilience will live on in
the hearts of those she touched. Her memory will be a guiding light for her children, Kyla and
James, as they navigate the world with the legacy of her love.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at Failla-McKnight Memorial Home in Hoboken, NJ, from 3-8 PM followed by a funeral mass on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at St. Francis Church in Hoboken beginning at 9:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Go Fund Me dedicated
to the needs and education of her children, Kyla and James.

She will be missed more than words can express and forever remembered with love. Rest
peacefully, Tanya, in the embrace of eternal light.

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Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Jack was a proud graduate of St. Peter’s College (now St. Peter’s University) in Jersey City, NJ.  

For many years, Jack was an executive on Wall Street at Hornblower & Weeks, Paine Webber, and the Public Securities Association (PSA) while raising his then young family in Weehawken, NJ with his wife, Claire.  

After many years working in his beloved Manhattan, Jack took on new professional opportunities in Miami and Palm Beach, Florida where he served in management at two major law firms including Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsey, L.L.P. Jack then returned home to New Jersey full-time upon the births of his three beloved grandchildren, Jack and Maya Burke and Fatima Sadouki.  He called Riviera Towers in West New York, NJ home for almost 15 years, spending his retirement years working as a film and television extra as well as a 10-year volunteer at the main branch of The New York Public Library.  

Jack was a dual citizen of the United States and Ireland.  Intellectually curious and an avid reader, he loved all things tennis, and could solve the New York Times crossword before most people had their coffee in the mornings.  

Jack loved the beach and was the unofficial Mayor the Sea Girt boardwalk.  He was a Bryant Park devotee, could recite the works of W.B. Yeats upon request, and was a proud New Yorker to his core.  Jack was predeceased by his former wife and best friend, Claire M. Burke, his parents, Alice and John Burke, and two of his sisters, Marie Murphy and Alice Schneider.  In addition to his three cherished children – Mariclaire Burke (Weehawken, NJ), John Burke (Montclair, NJ), and Kathleen Burke (Austin, TX), and their adored spouses Aboubaker Sadouki, Jennifer Burke, and Bernard Grzelak, his three beloved grandchildren, and the family pups Harper, Cash, Willow (Burke-Grzelak) & Bo (Burke).  

Jack is survived by his sister, Kathleen Affinito, and brother, Lawrence Burke, sister-in-law Alberta Vickery (Florida), along with numerous nieces and nephews scattered throughout the country.  

Jack also leaves behind countless dear friends and fans of his “character” level exploits and anecdotes.

In lieu of flowers, the family is humbly directing any contributions in Jack’s memory to The New York Public Library or in support of the St. Francis Breadline. As a tribute to Jack’s impeccable sartorial bearing, as well as a nod to his Irish heritage, the Burke family respectfully requests that

Mass attendees wear something green – a scarf, a pin, a tie, a sweater, etc.  A private “Irish wake” will be held as a final tribute to Jack – a man who truly embodied what it meant to live life in full measure.  

The Burke family will honor Jack with a Memorial Mass at St. Joseph of the Palisades Roman Catholic Church in West New York, NJ at 11 am on January 4th, 2025 with a private interment of his ashes at Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City, NJ at a later date.  

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Born in Guánica, Puerto Rico, Magdalena moved to the United States on December 26, 1950. She worked at St. Mary’s as an Environmental Services employee for over 25 years.

She was a devout attendee of St. Joseph and St. Francis churches. Magdalena cherished crocheting hats and blankets for her loved ones and treasured spending time with her family, including her four children, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Magdalena was a kindhearted, strong, and humorous soul who made everyone feel welcome. Her loving nature, radiant smile, and infectious laughter brought joy to everyone she met and filled rooms with warmth.

Magdalena’s memory will live on through her children: daughter Maria Roman, Melinda Roman-Casillas and her husband, Carlos Casillas; son Milton Rafael Roman Jr. and his wife, Jeanette Roman; and daughter Jeanette Roman. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at Failla Memorial Home located at 533 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

The Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Joseph Church 61 Monroe St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Following the mass, Magdalena will be laid to rest at Weehawken Cemetery 4000 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ 07047.

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Raised in Hoboken and daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie Finizio.

Stephanie was predeceased by her cherished companion the light of her life, John Bado, who she spent 23 years with and whose family was near and dear to her, always.  

Stephanie was a devoted mother to her two children, Joseph Hottendorf Jr. and Michele Rodriguez, and was predeceased by her former husband, Joseph W. Hottendorf. Stephanie was a loving mother-in-law to Michele’s husband, Eduardo Rodriguez. 

A great joy in her life was her role as a grandmother to Mikaela and Olivia Hottendorf, and Angelis Rodriguez who will miss her dearly.

Stephanie was also a beloved aunt to Meredith Fitzpatrick, and sister-in-law to Catherine. Stephanie was a dear cousin and friend to many who were fortunate to have her in their lives.

For over 20 years, Stephanie served as a Grant Writer for the City of Hoboken, her dedication and expertise left a lasting impact on the community she worked to support.

Stephanie was known for her selflessness and unwavering devotion to her family, her kindness and generosity touched the lives of all who crossed her path. Stephanie’s warmth radiated wherever she went, creating lasting memories filled with love and compassion. May she rest in eternal peace.

Visitation will be held at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home located at 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, beginning at 4pm and concluding at 8pm. Parking in the rear of the funeral home.

The Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Ann’s RC Church in Hoboken, Monday, December 30th, 2024, beginning at 10am.

Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery located at 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ.

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She leaves behind her beloved husband Francis, who will miss her greatly and a beloved son Michael (Kathleen).

Carol worked for various office positions throughout her life.

Surviving are her endeared brothers Thomas, Timothy Szekely and her cherished sister Deborah (Louis).

A great joy in her life were her grandchildren Lucas, Olivia, Madeline. As well as her her nieces and nephew Jennifer, Sarah and Christopher.

A private cremation will be held at East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton, NJ.

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Predeceased by her beloved husband Carmine A. Castagna (2009). 

Joyce is survived by her children; Philip Castagna and his wife Karen and Susan Fasching and her husband Joseph, her grandchildren; Jaimie and Joseph Fasching and his wife Meghan, Philip Castagna and his wife Nicole, and Dana Sala and her husband Vito.

Cherished great-grandmother of Vincent, Jason, Natalie and Viviana.

Joyce was born in the Heights Section of Jersey City to Louise (née Doell) and Charles Barnickel. 

She was an executive assistant with Metropolitan Maintenance of Nutley, NJ for many years.

Visiting Monday, December 9, 2024 at Nazare Memorial Home, 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst from 10:00AM to 12:00PM, with a Catholic Blessing at 12:00PM. 

Inurnment of cremains to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ.

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