Vincent R. Smith, 87, of Emerson, formerly from Dumont for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (née Brady) Smith. He is also survived by his loving sons, Vincent (Cara), Kevin, and Keith (Suzie) Smith, and his cherished daughter, Denise (David) Sprengel, as well …
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Roy R. Kulcsar
Roy R. Kulcsar, 84, of Westwood, NJ, passed away on November 25, 2025. He is survived by his sons, Chris, Spencer and his wife Cate, and Justin Kulcsar, as well as his two granddaughters, Cecelia and Kobe. Born and raised in New York City to Ruth and John Kulcsar, Roy was an avid animal lover …
Leo P. Fernandez
Leo P. Fernandez, 73, of Englewood, NJ, finished his race on November 2, 2025. Beloved husband of 47 years to Rebecca (née Blanco), loving father of Jeffrey Leo Fernandez and Jenna Fernandez, father-in-law of Mary Anne Fernandez, and grandfather of his soon-to-arrive grandchild. Leo was born in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines to Eusebia (née Parilla) and …
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 …
Michael J. Flanagan
Michael J. Flanagan, 91, of Dumont, entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (née Campbell). Devoted father of Brian (Jean) Flanagan. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Jack, Ryan, and Michael. Adored uncle of Rosemary Walsh. Survived by his daughter-in-law, Cecilia Flanagan. Predeceased by his son, Michael Flanagan, his brothers Edward …
Reinhold Schneider, Jr.
Reinhold Schneider, 87, of Dumont, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023. Predeceased by his wife, Anna (née Monahan) (2015). Loving father of Donna Felter and the late Gary, Janet Schneider and Ronald Schneider. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Ryan Felter. Reinhold was born in Paramus, NJ to Muriel (née Covert) and Reinhold Schneider, Sr. …
Richard W. Schmude
Richard W. Schmude, 77, a 45-year resident of Dumont, NJ, died on April 23, 2023 at Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck. Loving husband of Maureen (née Murphy). Devoted father of Lisa Ninchritz and her husband André, Richard Schmude and his wife Marianne, Daniel Schmude and his wife Theresa, Michael Schmude and his wife Danna. Cherished …
Gary J. Winkel
Gary J. Winkel, 67, of Dumont, died peacefully on January 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Denise (née Challener). Loving father of Brian (Kaitlyn) Winkel and Joseph (Brianne) Winkel. Cherished grandfather of Lucas, Brody, Jake and Austin. Dear brother of Bill (Marilyn) Winkel, Lynn (Ira) Palefsky and Lori (Skip) Vincent. Also survived by his step-brother Jim …
Joseph DiLascio
Joseph DiLascio, 68, of Dumont, entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2022. Beloved husband of Valarie (née Sage). Dear brother of the late Anthony DiLascio, Mary Orlando, James DiLascio and his wife Tina. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Judy DiLascio. Predeceased by his brother-in-law, Joseph Orlando. Joseph was born in Hackensack, NJ to Lucy …