Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Helen Loccisano, 100, died peacefully on January 13, 2025.

Born and raised in Bound Brook, to the late Frank and Valentina Kotwicki, she was a graduate of Bound Brook High School. Helen went on to work for American Cyanamid where she met the love of her life Amiel Loccisano. The two were married and settled in Bridgewater where they...

Jan 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother who peacefully departed on the 10th of January 2025 at her residence alongside her loving husband of 58 years.

She leaves behind a devoted husband, Darioush Hakhamaneshi, four cherished children, Roksana, Sepinood, Saboura and Khashayar and five beloved grandchildren, Kevin, Rustin,...

Jan 10, 2025

Michael Charles Wolkow, 82, died peacefully at home on January 10, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jacob and Gertrude Wolkow (nee Liebman), he went on to attend City College New York-Brooklyn College with a degree in Chemistry, receiving an officer’s commission with the United States Army through R.O.T.C. upon graduation.

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Jan 9, 2025

Dr. Angela Katherine Bodino, 84, died peacefully in her home on Jan 9 ,2025.

Angela was born in Jackson Heights, NY on June 17, 1940 and grew up in Bayonne, NJ. She was the only daughter of Pauline and Odysseus Adamides. As a child her talent for acting and singing led her to perform on...

Jan 9, 2025

Bela “Bill” Zalan, Jr., 66, died peacefully on January 9, 2025.

Born in Perth Amboy to Bela, Sr. and Irene Zalan. He grew up in Bridgewater, where he was involved with the Hungarian-American community in New Jersey, serving as a scout leader within the Hungarian Scouts. He was a graduate of Bridgewater High School East...

Jan 5, 2025

Devany Lee Booth Carinha, 60, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 5, 2025. She is now free from the physical burdens she carried so gracefully for much of her life.

Born on October 18, 1964, in Elizabeth, NJ, Devany spent her early years in Scotch Plains before settling in Whitehouse...

Jan 2, 2025

Robert Edward Caulfield, "Red", 88, died peacefully on January 2, 2025.

Born in Rahway, NJ to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Caulfield, nee Costello, he was a graduate of Rahway High School. As one of ten kids, he grew up resourceful, eager to work and learn.  There, he met the love of his life, Jane Galganske, and...

Dec 25, 2024

Ralph Anthony Rizzo, 82, died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after spending a beautiful Christmas together on December 25, 2024.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Anthony and Mary Rizzo, nee Katovich, he attended the Boston Latin School before receiving his Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and his Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from...

Dec 19, 2024

After a long brave battle with breast cancer, Karen Cusick passed away on December 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Born and raised in Somerville, Karen graduated from Somerville High School and attended duCret School of the Arts in Plainfield where she studied Commercial Art. She started a job designing gift wrap but soon left...

Dec 13, 2024

James Justice Hutchison Jr., 69, of Ringoes, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary Belle, and three daughters, Michele, Melissa and Melanie. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late James Hutchison Sr. and Alicia (Morales) Hutchison. Jim was raised in Watchung, New Jersey, and graduated from Watchung Hills Regional High...

Dec 13, 2024

Mary Bowen, 73, died peacefully on December 13, 2024.

Born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, to the late John and Rita Bowen, she was a graduate of Summit High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Tucker, and the two settled in Piscataway where they raised their family. Mary began working at Overlook...

Dec 6, 2024

Carol Susan Fischer, 72, died peacefully on December 6, 2024.

Born in Irvington to the late Andrew and Gertrude Anlas (nee Mott), she was a graduate of West Morris Regional Highschool before attending college. She met her beloved husband, Jeffrey Fischer on a blind date in 1982. Two years later, the two were married and...

Nov 26, 2024

Maureen T Higgins, nee Doonan, 97, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late James and Mary Doonan (nee Reynolds), she was a graduate of St. Teresa High School. She met the love of her life, Peter

Higgins, who proudly served his country in the United...

Nov 21, 2024

Anita B. Hogan passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, in her home of 85 years in Bridgewater, NJ.

She is survived by her daughter Moira Hogan Murphy, son-in-law Dennis Murphy and grandsons Ryan and Colin Murphy.

Born in New York City on October 6, 1931, Anita was the...

Nov 18, 2024

Pierce G. Frauenheim Sr.

January 19, 1941 – November 18, 2024

Pierce G. Frauenheim Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and New Jersey high school football legend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after 83 years of a life well lived. Born on January 19, 1941,...

Nov 9, 2024

David Ryan Sennit, 58 died on November 9, 2024.

Born to Warren Sennit and Geraldine Monroe (nee Cavaliere) in Hackensack, NJ. He spent his early years in Florida before returning to Northern New Jersey, where he pursued his education and built his life.

A master craftsman with a paintbrush, David was...

Nov 7, 2024

Luong Uy Quan, 74, died surrounded by the love of his family on November 7, 2024.

In loving memory of our dad, who passed away surrounded by his devoted family, we reflect on a life marked by sacrifice, humor, and a spirit that was as strong as it was youthful. He leaves behind his cherished...

Nov 4, 2024

Margaret G. Kuzio, nee Golski, entered into eternal life after 102 blessed years on earth, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Manville to the late Elizabeth and Joseph Golski, (nee Detko), she met the love of her life, John Kuzio. The Kuzio’s settled in Bridgewater where they raised their family of 7...

Oct 21, 2024

Peter Cramer died on October 21, 2024. He was born to the late Henry and Regina Cramer in New Hampshire, where his family was stationed at that time. Eventually, the family settled in Bridgewater, NJ, where Peter graduated from High School in 1979.

After High School Peter worked at the Chevron Oil Refinery...

Oct 15, 2024

Ron Lessnick passed away peacefully on his 81st birthday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family. A new friend recently shared that her grandmother believed those who die on their birthday skip the line and get straight into heaven. Knowing Ron’s love for skipping lines, we find comfort in that thought.

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