Robert John (Bobby, Dapper) Astarita, 67, of Dumont, New Jersey passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 3rd. An alumni of Bergen Catholic H.S. Founder and CEO of Dapper Painting International, Robert (“Bobby”) was an unstoppable force with a paintbrush. The fine walls and exteriors of homes and businesses throughout the tri-state area …
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Emilio C. Tancredi
Emilio C. Tancredi, 87, of Dumont, NJ, entered into eternal life on July 21, 2025. Beloved husband of Anna (née Ferrulli). Devoted father of Jennifer Tancredi. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Candace, Casey, and great-grandfather of Damien, Blake, Carina, AnnaBella, Zachary and Maverick. Emilio was born in Brooklyn, NY to Agnes (née Duva) and Carmine Tancredi. …
Alfred De Rosa
Alfred De Rosa, 70, of Dumont, born June 19, 1955, passed away June 29, 2025. He married his beloved wife, Josephine, in 2014 and they lived in Dumont. He was a devoted father of Alfred De Rosa II and step-son, Jeffry Fox. Cherished grandpa (Pops) of his four adoring grandchildren: Madison, Alyssa, Allison and Olivia. …
Jewel Thompson
Dr. Jewel Annabelle Taylor Thompson, born on October 27, 1935, in Kinsale, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:10 pm. She was the daughter of Rev. Dr. Waverly Edward Taylor, Sr. and Ella Joyce Holman Taylor and was one of six siblings: Phyllis Taylor Hall of Baltimore, Maryland, and the late Joyce …
Michael J. Kealey
Michael J. Kealey, 96, of Emerson, NJ, entered into eternal life on June 29, 2025. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roseanna “Ronnie” (2001) and his sons, Michael and Thomas. Survived by his devoted children, Keith (Lana) Kealey and Karen (James) Barry. Cherished grandfather of Simon, Mariah, Maksim Kealey, Michael, Kevin and John Barry. …
Gary P. Pranzo, Sr.
Gary P. Pranzo, Sr. 84, of Boynton Beach, Florida (a Dumont resident since 1971), passed away on June 2, 2025. Survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Virginia (née Nyman). Loving father of Laurieann (Christopher) Barclay, Gary (Maria DeLuca-Pranzo) Pranzo, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Brielle Barclay-Rochefort, Julieann McKery, Samantha Pranzo, and the late Fernando Pranzo. …
Chien Fu Lai
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 WASHINGTON AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 PM AS THE DIXON HOMESTEAD LIBRARY IS CELEBRATING ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY. TO ACCESS THE FUNERAL HOME PARKING LOT, PLEASE COME IN FROM MADISON AVENUE TO BROOK STREET. THANK YOU. Chien Fu Lai, 73, of Dumont, NJ, passed away peacefully on June …
Adriana Mihailescu
Adriana Mihailescu (née Buteica), 80, of New Milford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 9, 2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Marin Mihailescu. Devoted mother of Corneliu and Alexandru (Mariana) Mihailescu. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and James. Adriana was born in Silistea, Romania to Teodora and Alexandru Buteica. She …
Maria Baroutoglou
Maria C. Baroutoglou, 68, of Dumont, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025. She is survived by her two cherished daughters, Anastasia and Antonia, as well as her two loving brothers, Savvas and Stefanos. She is also survived by her dearest grandchildren, Giorgio and Christos. Maria will be dearly missed by her beloved family and …
Barry Woods
Barry D. Woods, 85, of Dumont, NJ, passed away May 11, 2025. He is survived by his companion, Jane Poplawski, a brother, Chris Woods, a sister, Deborah Charlton. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, a brother, Patrick Woods, and a sister, Jo Fran Woods. Barry was born in Bergenfield, NJ to Frances (née Barr) …