Saddle Brook, NJ Obituaries

Dec 27, 2024

Lawrence Cannariato passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 at the age of 96. A longtime, well-respected resident of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, Lawrence lived a full and meaningful life. He was a master of his trade as a skilled bricklayer retiring at the age of 89. Lawrence proudly served in the U.S. Army post WWII, enlisting at the age...

Dec 26, 2024

ANDREW MIKETZUK Jr., age 72, of Fair Lawn passed on December 26, 2024. Andrew was a former Teacher for 33 years retiring from Carteret Public High School in 2010. Andrew was a longtime and faithful parishioner of the Orthodox Church serving as former Parish President and Choir Director of Three Saints Orthodox Church in Garfield and St. John the Baptist...

Dec 17, 2024

Anthony Pressimone, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Villa Marie Claire Hospice.

Anthony is survived by Joan Pressimone, his high school sweetheart and loving, heartbroken wife of 40.5 years. He is also survived by his brother Philip Pressimone, sister Kathy Pressimone and brother-in-law Ted Kardash as well as several nieces and nephews

Anthony worked for Main Trucking and...

Dec 8, 2024

Peter Palubniak, age 78, of Garfield passed on December 8, 2024. 

Peter was a longtime faithful parishioner and Sub-Deacon of Three Saints Orthodox Church in Garfield. 

Peter is survived by his brother Paul Palubniak and his wife Joan, and his sisters Vera Dosky and Eva Palubniak. He is also survived by his nephews David Dosky and his wife Kris, John Dosky and...

Dec 6, 2024

Ewen Campbell, 54, of Englewood, New Jersey (formerly of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland) passed away suddenly on Friday, December 6, 2024. Beloved son, Ewen was preceded in death by his mother Bernie Campbell (Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland).

Deeply missed by his father John Campbell, brothers Garrick Campbell, Scott Campbell, sister Colette Balaam, Stepmother Betty, Brother-in-Law Martin, Sister-in-Law Kelli, Nieces Lucy, Sophie...

Dec 3, 2024

Abramo Sicilia, age 91, of Elmwood Park passed away on December 3, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Antonietta Sicilia. Loving father of Vitaliano Sicilia and Maryann Carbaugh. Dear grandfather of Francessca, Joseph and Vincent. 

 Funeral services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals, 311 Fifth Street Saddle Brook, NJ. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December...

Nov 26, 2024

Arlene Orkenyi, age 81, of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Arlene was the beloved wife of over 60 years to Steve Orkenyi, devoted mother to Eric Orkenyiand Deborah Orkenyi-Smith, and cherished mother-in-law to Christopher Smith. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Delenyi and Dylan Smith.

 A remarkable woman, Arlene will be remembered for her...

Nov 24, 2024

Inyoung Sung, age 84, of River Vale, NJ passed away on November 24, 2024. 

Inyoung was born in Seoul, Korea on March 16, 1940 to Sung Jang Ho and Hong Soon Ok.  Inyoung married Mrs. Youngae Sung on December 11, 1971, and had two sons, Eddie Sung and Robert C. Sung.

Inyoung immigrated to the United States in March 1985 to pursue...

Nov 21, 2024

RuthAnn Elizabeth Ferri (nee Szilasi) age 81, of Toms River, formerly of Saddle Brook, has passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. RuthAnn was born in Passaic and lived in Saddle Brook for 76 years. She retired and lived in Toms River for the last 7 years. 

 As a teenager, RuthAnn was part of the Powder Puff Drag Racing club. RuthAnn...

Nov 16, 2024

Antonio Sicilia, age 76, of Elmwood Park passed away on November 16, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Maryann Sicilia and loving father of Vito Sicilia and Joann Sicilia. Antonio is also survived by his brother Abramo Sicilia as well as many nieces and nephews. 

 Funeral services from Kugler Community Home For Funerals, 311 Fifth Street Saddle Brook, NJ. Visiting hours...

Nov 11, 2024

Richard Henry Stasion, age 78, of Saddle Brook passed on Monday, November 11, 2024. Richard was born in Jersey City and lived in Saddle Brook for 55 years.

Richard was a Sheriff’s Officer with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department for 25 years retiring as a Lieutenant and was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

Richard was a military...

Oct 24, 2024

Robert W. Harris, age 76, of Fair Lawn, passed away on October 24, 2024.

Robert was born on November 8, 1947 in Passaic NJ, to Warren and Dorothy Harris. In 1967, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served as a Chief Petty Officer until 1993. Robert met the love of his life, Helen in March of 1973. Together they...

Oct 18, 2024

Pius Tawiah, born on September 16, 1984, in Sampa, Ghana, passed away peacefully at his home in Lodi, New Jersey, on October 18, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Robert Tawiah and Agartha Forgdour and was the cherished brother of eight siblings residing primarily in Ghana and Botswana. Pius leaves behind nieces, nephews, extended family, and a...

Oct 14, 2024

Cira Scozzari, age 94, of Saddle Brook passed on October 14th, 2024. Born January 12, 1930 in Marineo, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Ciro Spinella and Maria Spinella (nee D'Averde), and sister to Joseph Spinella, who predeceases her. Cira worked as a seamstress, sewing uniforms for the Paterson Police Department and was married to her beloved husband,...

Oct 12, 2024

In loving memory of Ronald “Ronnie” Dabal who passed on October 12, 2024. Ronnie was a devoted and beloved son to Jean Dabal and was predeceased by his father John S. Dabal. He is survived by his loving sister, Christine Dabal-Tweedale and her husband David F. Tweedale, his loving brother John Dabal, “Jay” and his wife Janice Dabal, his loving...

Sep 23, 2024

Leonard J. Jones, age 73, of Garfield, passed away on September 23, 2024.

Leonard is the beloved husband of 48 years to Linda Jones (nee Egan). He is the loving father of Stephen Jones and his wife Ellen and Michael Jones, dear grandfather of Emily, Stephen and Evelyn Jones, and uncle of Frank Gallagher. He is predeceased in life by his...

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 11, 2024

Steven F. Curtis, 48, of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away on September 11, 2024. Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Steven later made New Jersey his home, living in Hoboken and Jersey City before settling in Saddle Brook.  Steven dedicated his professional life to Abbott Labs, where he specialized in repairing operating room equipment. His expertise and commitment to...

Sep 2, 2024

Kathleen Johanna Swaney, age 83, of Saddle Brook, NJ, peacefully passed away at her home on September 2, 2024. She was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family, a testament to the deep connections she cherished throughout her life.

Kathleen was the beloved wife of Daniel Swaney, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Together, they built a...

Aug 31, 2024

Virgilio Horacio Vargas passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a full and meaningful life and will be deeply missed. 

He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elba; his son Ramon; and his siblings Melba, Libia, Ramiro, Licinio, Hidacio, Virgilia, and Otto. He is survived by his siblings Dalila, Fremio, and...