Joseph Fernandez, 87, of Dumont, NJ (formerly of New York City), died peacefully on March 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Elisa Veiga Insua for 65 years. Loving father of Marisa Fernandez-Steinhart and her husband Michael, Susan Fernandez and Joseph Fernandez. Cherished grandfather of Jaclyn and Marcia. Joseph was born in LaCoruna, Spain to Juana (née …
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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. …
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 …
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, …
John M. DeSalvo, Jr.
John M. DeSalvo, 55, of Dumont and Lavallette, died unexpectedly on December 18, 2019. Devoted father of John Anthony and Vincent DeSalvo. Dear brother of Doreen DeSalvo. Loving son of John M. DeSalvo, Sr. Also survived by his life-long friend, Michelle DeSalvo and many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother, Marjorie (2017) and …
Seamus J. Regan
Seamus J. Regan, 59, of Bergenfield, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer, on December 6, 2019. Seamus was diagnosed with multiple cancers in October 2012 and defied all odds during his 7 year journey of treatment and recovery. Seamus often found humor during the difficult times and joked about his celebrity status …
Bernard Gustavsen
Bernard (Fondly known as Bernie or Ben) Gustavsen, 77, of Dumont (formerly of Haworth), died peacefully on November 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Elaine (née Gaertner). Devoted father of Douglas (Tina), Jeffrey, Dana (Daniel) O’Connor. Cherished grandfather of Erin, Ashley, Nickolas, Francesca, and Logan. Also survived by a brother-in-law, John …
John P. Sullivan
John P. Sullivan, 83, of Dumont,, NJ (native of County Kerry) died suddenly November 23, 2019. Beloved husband of Norah P. (née Joyce). Devoted father of John and his wife Michele. Cherished grandfather of Carina, Carlo, and Julianna Camporeale, Jack, and Aidan Sullivan. Dear brother of Patrick and his wife Tess, Donal and his wife …
Louis Vincent McGrath
Louis Vincent McGrath, 48, of Dumont, died unexpectedly on October 20, 2019. Beloved husband of Eva (née Grisback). Devoted father of Elizabeth McGrath. Dear brother of Michael McGrath and his wife Josephine. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Diana Schults, his sister-in-law Anita Avallone and her husband Jason, and his loving nieces and nephews, Skye Avallone, …