Obituaries

Leonard Carl Pursiano, 101, of Ridgewood passed away on April 20, 2024. Beloved husband of fifty three years to the late Yolanda Pursiano. Devoted father to daughters Linda Ferraro (husband Michael) of Ridgewood, NJ, Diane Garbaccio (husband Paul) of River Vale, NJ and Karen Parry (husband Robert) of East Brunswick, NJ. and to son Carl Pursiano (wife Jeanne) of Mahwah, NJ. Loving grandfather of Alyssa Crowder, Noelle Garbaccio, Gina Mormino, Gregory Parry, John (Jack) Pursiano and Jillian...

  Dennis Michael Tomala, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away on April 11, 2024 from complications of diabetes. Born on August 30, 1946, in Passaic, NJ, Dennis was the son of Joseph and Cecilia (Wojtach) Tomala. He grew up in Wallington, NJ, went to high school there and made many enduring friendships. Dennis graduated from Rutgers University with dual degrees—a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Pharmacy. His professional life as a Registered Pharmacist began at...

Eleanor Cecilia Dilger, wife of the late Robert Francis Dilger, died peacefully on April 9, 2024, at the Family of Caring Center in Ridgewood, NJ Eleanor was born November 22, 1927, and was the first child of Victor and Agnes Kriss, she was raised in Larchmont, NY. Eleanor attended Mamaroneck High School and received her Bachelor of Science college degree in 1949 at Good Counsel College in White Plains, NY. Eleanor was united in Holy Matrimony on September 23, 1950, to Robert F Dilger of...

  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to help provide for Michael’s son Carter, in memory of his late father. GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-michael-pawlowski?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_content=share_ai_control&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

Richard Burton Covey, affectionately known as “Dick,” departed this world on March 29, 2024 at the age of 94, just shy of celebrating his 95th birthday. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 12, 1929, Dick's journey took him through Ridgewood, New Jersey, where he spent his formative years, to later settling as a longtime resident of Glen Rock and Spring Lake, New Jersey. Dick graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1946 and subsequently from Harvard College in 1950. In service to his...

Buddy Gordon, 73, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Teaneck, NJ. He was born on September 7, 1950, in NYC. Buddy, also known as Gerard Francis Gordon, was a happy-go-lucky individual who was loved by all. He lived in Palisades Park for at least 40 years surrounded by many friends and neighbors who adored him. He was always willing to help others and had a passion for dancing, especially with his nieces. His love for music, particularly Billy Joel, brought joy to those around him. Buddy was...

"When in my Heart I feel a Tug, maybe it's an Angel's Hug"- With a saddened heart on Sunday, March 17th my dear beautiful Mother, also a Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away at the age of 91 and was called back home to the Heavens above. She will be lovingly remembered by her only daughter, Darlene Freidman, Michael Dispenza, fiance to her daughter, grandchildren Daniel Freidman, Douglas and wife Adriane Freidman and her only great...

Jerome “Jerry” Lawson, 80, of Glen Rock NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Jerry was born in Monmouth, IL to Clyde John Lawson and Dorothy Marie Ryan on July 14th, 1943. As a child, Jerry and his family enjoyed boating on the Mississippi River in a series of boats built from kits by his father, including a Chris Craft 18-foot cruiser and a Lone Star 21-foot cruiser. Jerry was more athletic than he let on, and was a...

It is with great sadness that I announce the peaceful passing of my mom, Joan Flores, on February 27th, 2024. Joan was born on February 22nd, 1927, in the Bronx, to Marion and Jim McNulty. Joan attended Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y. By her second year, she decided she wanted to be a nun and joined the Religious Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Joan attended Fordham University for her master’s in education and Spanish. After completing her education, Joan’s life adventures...