All Tributes - Ridgewood, NJ

Elaine Tortorella-Rubano, of Ridgewood, NJ, and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2021 at the age of 91. Elaine is survived by her brothers, Joseph Sciortino and Andrew Sciortino; her three children, Toni Tortorella-Genova, Jerry Tortorella, and Vincent Tortorella, their spouses and seven grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her two husbands; Vincent Tortorella, who passed away in 1975, and Frank Rubano, who passed away in 2008; as well as her sisters...

Theresa A. Drenth (née: Verdi), 74, of Ridgewood, passed away suddenly on June 2, 2021. Daughter of George and Angelina Verdi (deceased). Devoted wife to Ronald D. Drenth (deceased February 9, 2020). Cherished mother of Cheryl Ebbighausen (Bill) of Vernon, Ron Drenth (Ashley) of Hawthorne, and Darryl Drenth (Lauren) of Ridgewood. Adoring grandmother of Shelby, Drew and Miranda Ebbighausen, and James and Olivia Drenth. Theresa was an avid bowler. She was an amazing bowler holding high...

Alfred C. Heitzman 1929-2021 Alfred C. Heitzman, 92, passed away on May 29, 2021. Born in West New York to Anna and Alfred A. Heitzman. Devoted husband to Gloria (nee Wachtler) (deceased January 2021). Father of Janis P. and Alfred F. (deceased August 1995) and grandfather of one grandson. He is survived by cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. A special thank you to his caregiver, Rita. Alfred Heitzman Machine Works, Moonachie, NJ was owned and managed by Alfred and his father, who...

James Patrick Kennelly, 1938-2021 James Patrick Kennelly, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Jim was born to Catherine and John Kennelly in 1938 in Belleville, New Jersey. Jim and his four older brothers – Johnno, Jerry, Bernie and Frannie – grew up in a tight-knit extended family and were loved and cared for by aunts, uncles and cousins throughout their lives. Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Saint...

Gerard Joseph Myer (November 26, 1960 – May 16, 2021), former resident of Ridgewood, born in Camden, New Jersey. A graduate of Ridgewood High School Class of ‘79, he attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School and George Washington Junior High, also in Ridgewood. Beloved brother, uncle, and great uncle, known as Gerry to his friends and relatives, he was notorious for his outrageous sense of humor, as described by his friend Olivia: “Comedy had to be his claim to...

Philip Damian Gagler of Monroe, New York, passed away on May 13, 2021, at the age of 63 after a 17 year battle with Stage IV colon cancer.  Phil was born on September 28, 1957 to parents Henry Ralph Gagler and Jane McCorry Gagler at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Phil is survived by his wife, Dana, his sons Dylan and Griffin, his siblings Diane and Laurence, and numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Midland Park High School in 1975, he attended Bergen Community...

Martha Mary Freda, 83 of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on May 10, 2021 at Hudson Hills in North Bergen.  She is met in the afterlife by her husband George, her brother Vincent (Bonanno) and parents Catherine and Dominic Bonanno.  She is survived by her sister, Barbara Magarelli of Bloomfield, New Jersey.    Loving Aunt to her nieces and nephews, Rosanna Magarelli, Michael Bonanno, Catherine Magarelli, Stephen Bonanno and Michele Dafter. Great Aunt to Ashley, Morgan, Nicky, Mathew...

  Jeanne A. Moeller (nee: Schaefer) 95, formerly of Ridgewood, NJ passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bill of 73 years and brothers Fred and Raymond. She is survived by her son Bill, daughters Barbara (Sellitti) and Jeanne, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.   She was born in Brooklyn, NY, lived in Ridgewood, NY and eventually moved to Ridgewood, NJ where she was an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church for over...

Louise Bortolus, 96, of Waldwick, NJ, passed away April 27, 2021. Louise was born in Azzano Decimo, Italy on July 14, 1924. She was predeceased by her husband Neil Bortolus and son Anthony “Tonino” Bortolus. She immigrated from Italy to Venezuela where she and Neil had their first child Anthony. Following his death they immigrated to the United States and lived in Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs, NJ. She resided in Waldwick, NJ. since 1988. Louise was a tailor who grew up in the...

    The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on 5/3/2021 at 10:30 AM. Please click on one of the following links to view the live stream: Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/OLMCridgewood/posts/5543471432393547 Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1iDYPzg_o8 Parish website: https://olmcridgewood.com/