Obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

Francisca Rina Ordóñez Vásquez, 79, passed away on August 19, 2025. From her beautiful and beloved Guayaquil, Ecuador, she traveled to the US in 1972 and lived on Long Island, New York, and then in Newark before settling in Butler with her daughter. Francisca worked as a teacher in Ecuador with the Franciscan Sisters for many years.

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Aug 18, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Vincent Rodio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Nonno), and friend, who left us peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on September 16, 1936, in Ceraso, Italy, Vincent lived a life defined by family, faith, hard work, and kindness. His...

Aug 18, 2025

Katarzyna Paluch, 88, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born in Kolbuszowa, Poland, she traveled to the US over 50 years ago and lived in Montclair before settling in Cedar Grove.

Beloved wife of the late Bronislaw Paluch. Devoted mother of Maria Furdyna, Tadeusz Paluch, Dorota Paluch and Barbara Pinto. Loving grandmother of Angelica, Paulina, Carlos, Isabella...

Aug 17, 2025

Sylvia Rivera Flores, 68, of Newark passed away on August 17, 2025. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, she traveled to the US in 1970 and settled in Newark. An avid seamstress since the age of 13, Sylvia worked as a security guard for Essex County Sheriff's Department for many years before retiring.

Devoted mother of Jasmin...

Aug 15, 2025

Ebenezer Ambrocio, 36, of Paterson, passed away on August 15, 2025. Born in Puebla, Mexico, he came to the US in 1995 and settled in Paterson. A parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Church, Passaic, Ebenezer was a manager at La Fortaleza for several years, and enjoyed watching movies.

Beloved son of Margarita Ibanez and Efrain Ambrosio. Dear...

Aug 14, 2025

Margaret (Margoczy) Helstoski, 91, of Ramsey passed away on August 14, 2025. Born and raised in Fords, she lived in East Rutherford, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River before moving to Ramsey in 2017. Margaret was a Teacher for 8 years between the Rahway and Carlstadt Boards of Education before leaving to raise her family. She also worked as...

Aug 10, 2025

Maria Pluta, 81, of Rocky Point, NY,  passed away on August 10, 2025. Born in Rzeszow, Poland, she came to the US in 1960 and lived in Wayne before moving to Rocky Point, NY five years ago. Maria enjoyed cooking, dancing and football. But, most of all, her greatest love was being a grandmother.

Beloved wife of...

Aug 10, 2025

Christian Ruiz, 57, of Passaic, passed away on August 10, 2025. Born in Chiclayo, Peru he came to the US in 1976 and settled in Passaic.

A parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Passaic, Christian enjoyed woodcarving and carpentry, cooking, grilling and eating. He also enjoyed anything "Old School", old cars, music and sneakers....

Aug 7, 2025

Moises Carlos Alexandre, 67, of Clifton passed away on August 7, 2025. Born in Rio Grande do Sol, Brazil, he traveled to the US and settled in Clifton, where he has been a resident for over 35 years. A member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trade, Moises worked as a metal mechanic for Clifton Glass, for...

Aug 7, 2025

Dolores Pavlak, 74 of Clifton, passed away on August 7, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 35 years ago. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Dolores was a member of Club Evergreen, Clifton, and enjoyed the Annual Van Houten Avenue Street Fair.

Beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and...

Aug 3, 2025

Alexander Collazos, 51, of West New York passed away on August 3, 2025. Born in Jersey City, he has been a resident of West New York for many years. A diehard NY Giants Fan, Alex worked as a logistics router for BES for the last 10 years.

Beloved son of the late Jose Mario Collazos and Fanny...

Jul 31, 2025

Moises Pacheco, 83, of Passaic passed away on July 31, 2025. Born in Sabana Grande Puerto Rico, he traveled to the US in 1957 and lived in Florida and Madina, NY, before settling in Passaic 63 years ago. Moises worked as an auto body mechanic for GMC Truck Center, Lyndhurst, for 30 years before retiring. He was a diehard...

Jul 30, 2025

David Kao, 82, of Manalapan, passed away on July 30, 2025. Born in Shanghai, China, he came to the US in 1969 and lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY before moving to Manalapan in 1988. Before retiring in 2009 David was a Postal Clerk for the US Postal Service in Manhattan for 23 years.

Beloved husband of...

Jul 29, 2025

Matthew J. Wolchko 64, of Garfield, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Garfield, and was a parishioner of Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, Garfield. An Architect with Parette Somjen Architects, LLC, Rockaway for the past 11 years, Matthew was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the NJ...

Jul 28, 2025

Raymond C. Sanicki, "Rock", 75 of Clifton, passed away on July 28, 2025. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A proud US Army Veteran during the Vietnam War, Rock was a Recipient of the Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and was the Past Commander of Albion VFW Post #7165, Clifton. Rock...

Jul 28, 2025

Gloria Jean Haughey, 74, of Hamburg passed away on July 28, 2025. Born in Englewood, she was a resident of New Jersey for her whole life raised by Michael and Blanche Triggiani. Gloria worked as a secretary and hairdresser and did these jobs well, because she loved people. Everyone who ever knew her would tell you that she was...

Jul 25, 2025

Dimitrios G. Bahlitzanakis, 74 of Paterson, passed away on July 25, 2025. Born in Crete, Greece, he came to the US in 1975 and lived in Toms River and Astoria, NY, before moving to Paterson 15 years ago. A parishioner of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Clifton, Dimitrios was a Pastry Chef at the Tom Sawyer Diner in Paramus...

Jul 25, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ramesh Malhotra, a cherished husband, brother, father, and grandfather. Born in 1942, Ramesh spent his life spreading kindness and love to everyone he met.

Ramesh was a good friend to many people, even strangers, always lending a helping hand and offering his help where he could. Our family could...

Jul 21, 2025

Carol Ann (Kaczmarek) Ayers, 82, of Pompton Plains, passed away on July 21, 2025.

Complete obituary to follow.

Jul 16, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved wife/mom/dadi, Kalpana Harish Sanghvi. She passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family and loved ones on July 16, 2025 at the age of 74.

Prayer/Viewing and Funeral Service as follows:

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 am to...