Patricia O’Shea Lau, March 17, 1930 – October 12, 2025. Born on St. Patrick’s Day to Irish immigrants in Washington Heights, New York City, her parents told her the parade was for her, and she believed them. Patricia was a proud graduate of Incarnation, Cathedral High School, and attended Bergen Community College. A professional volunteer …
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Nelson F. Moncada
Nelson F. Moncada, 68, of Dumont, NJ, entered into eternal life on October 9, 2025. Beloved husband of Ethel Anne (née Cvelich). Loving father of Michael and Christopher Moncada. Loving father-in-law to Alexandra and Jessica. Cherished grandfather of Miles and Andy Moncada. Nelson was a loving son of Lila (née Reyes) and Maximo Moncada. He …
Mary Thomas
Mary Thomas, 79, of Bergenfield, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter K. Thomas (2019). She is survived by her two loving daughters, Amy and Jamy, as well as her cherished granddaughter, Ava. Mary will be dearly missed by her treasured family and friends. Mary was born …
Laura Ann Hines
With the deepest of sorrow, we announce the passing of Laura Ann Hines from natural causes on Sept. 11, 2025 in her home in Dumont, NJ. She was seventy-nine years old. An avid reader and student of life, Laura’s greatest comfort came in the company of friends and family. Born in the Bronx on April …
Angela M. Vala
Angela M. Vala (née Auletta), 91, of Dumont, NJ, entered into eternal life on September 4, 2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Vala (2012). Loving mother of Nancy Vala and her wife Lorraine Trestka, Renee Vala, Michele West and her husband Daniel, Michael Vala and his wife Caroline. Cherished grandmother of Shawn and his …
Carmelo Savoia
Carmelo Savoia, 91, of Bergenfield, NJ, entered into eternal life on August 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Rosaria Savoia. Loving father of Rosaria (Lorenzo) Cafasso, Antonina (Carmelo) Gramuglia, Giovanni (Joyce) Savoia, Vincenzo (Michelle) Savoia. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Jessica, Cynthia, Andrew, Alyssa, Lorenzo, Michela, Mia, Kayla, Joseph, and Vinnie, and great-grandfather of Lucas. Predeceased by …
Emma G. Jackson
Emma Jackson (née Santana), 84, of Bergenfield, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Jackson and a devoted mother to Liza (Dwaine) and Alma (Brandon). Emma was a cherished grandmother to D.J., Jovani, Xavier, Maya, Layla, and Joley, and a great-grandmother to Zylah. She is survived by …
Imelda Bautista
Imelda Bautista, 84, of Dumont, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Agripino Bautista and was predeceased by her brothers Edgardo and Conrado Benitez. Imelda leaves behind her loving children, Eric and Kenneth Bautista, along with their spouses, and her cherished grandchildren Tyler, Harper, Xander, and …
George D. Milne
George D. Milne of New Milford, New Jersey, a 43 year member of I.A.T.S.E. Local One, passed away at home on August 5, 2025 at 64 years old after an all too brief battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 36 years to Michaela (née Owens) and devoted father to Melissa and Jessica. A third-generation Broadway …
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. …