Maria J. Raffa, 86, of Dumont, NJ, died peacefully on January 31, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Flavia (née Sacca) and Luigi Raffa. Beloved sister of the late Stanley W. Raffa. Devoted godmother of Antonio Pizza and Paul Hoppinthal. Born and raised in Manhattan, Maria was a graduate of Julia Richman H.S., and graduate …
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Joseph Madonna
Joseph Madonna, 94, known to all as Uncle Joe, passed away on January 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. Joseph , a resident of Dumont over 50 years, moved to Sunrise of Cresskill seven years ago, where he became the beloved Uncle Joe to his friends and caretakers. Born in Lama dei Peligni, Chieti, Italy. …
Mary DeCesare
Mary DeCesare (née Halvorsen-Rose), of Dumont, passed away peacefully in her home on January 26th. She was born on May 20, 1927 to Ethel Shaw and John Halvorsen, married to Frank DeCesare on July 4th,1964, and settled in Dumont in the summer of 1974. Mary is predeceased by her brother John, her sons David and William …
Thomas M. McKenna
Tom M. McKenna Sr., 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 16th, 2020 after a courageous 15-month battle with Leukemia. Born in Jersey City on February 11, 1950, and raised by his late parents John and Mary McKenna in Teaneck. He went to St. Cecilia High School where he excelled in academics and athletics. He …
Mary Ann Ryan
Mary Ann Ryan (née Leyden), 83, of Dumont, died peacefully on January 15, 2020. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald H. Ryan (1982). Survived by her loving sons: Gregory J. (Susan), Christopher J. (Theresa), Kevin A. (Eyda), her special niece; Samantha (Wayne) Hannigan, cherished grandchildren; Christopher, Timothy, Carolyn, Mark, Emily, and great nephews; Ryan and …
Dorothea Williams
Dorothea “Dotty” Williams (née Jones), 76, of Dumont died peacefully on January 13, 2020 after a hard fought, decades long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of John Williams. Loving mother of Jean Williams, Kevin Williams and his wife Karen, and Barbara Williams. Cherished grandmother of Emily, Madeline and Sean. Dear sister of MaryAnn Robson, Pat …
Olivia Marin
Olivia Marin, 65, of Lodi, passed away on January 11, 2020 at Holy Name Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved daughter Lina Garcia and her husband Jorge Molina, and her endeared grandchildren, Esteban and Matias Molina. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews, Ricardo …
Joan M. Toupin
Joan M. Toupin (née Ross), 90, of Dumont, died peacefully on January 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Louis J. Toupin. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Ross. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers, Ferdinand, John, and George Ross. Joan was born in New York City to Mary (née Higgins) and Ferdinand …
Frank C. DeCesare, Jr.
Frank C. DeCesare, Jr., 55, of Dumont, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on January 8, 2020. Devoted son of Mary DeCesare (née Halvorsen). Loving father of Frank C. DeCesare III, Brianne (John) Gorman and Michael Orsato. Cherished grandfather of John Michael, Flynn, and Ryan. Dear brother of Diane Rose and Dawn …
Robert J. Petersen
Robert J. Petersen, 90, of Dumont, died peacefully on January 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Dorothy (née Clarke). Loving father of Carol (the late George) Sushko and Thomas Petersen. Cherished grandfather of G. Adam (Amanda) Sushko, Colleen (Richard) Mac Donnell, Amy Elizabeth (Brian) Sushko-Manley and Eileen Petersen, …