Obituaries

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...

  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...

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"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...

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...

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...

Chip DeNully, 67, of Wayne, formerly of Hawthorne, passed away February 21, 2024. Loving husband of the love of his life, Ginger (Tamburri). Devoted brother of Tony (Olga) of Myrtle Beach, Andrew (Diane Killeen) of Hawthorne, William Carafello (Rita) of Hawthorne. Step-Father of Tony (Jessica) Macedo, Joseph (Christy) Macedo, and James Muenchen, grandfather of Brianna, Jillian, Nicholas and Izzy Macedo. Uncle of Adam (Erica), Steven, Arianna DeNully, Aislinn Kari, Serena Kari, and...

Patricia A. Gatens, 80, surrounded by her family, and most importantly her loving grandchildren, passed away on February 22, 2024. Beloved wife of 46 years to James who predeceased her in 2016, mother of Brian, Joseph (d. 1977), and Thomas (d. 1978), mother-in-law of Kathleen, grandmother to James, Margaret and John, “American Mom” to Nuala and Paul Heron, and an aunt, cousin, and friend to many. A native of the Bronx, New York, and resident of Blauvelt, NY, Spring Lake, NJ, and...