Saddle Brook, NJ Obituaries

Jun 30, 2024

Dolores Nancy Pekaar (nee Coppola), 93, of Saddle Brook, NJ passed away on June 30, 2024. 

She was the daughter of the late Carmine and Ella (Hess) Coppola of Newark, NJ. Dolores was raised in the Ironbound Section of Newark, where she graduated from Eastside High School in 1948 and worked for over 20 years at Associated Transport Trucking Company. 

In 1970,...

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Marcincin, age 87, of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1937, in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, to the late Joseph and Laura Marcincin (nee Slozenski). Joe spent his childhood in Garfield, NJ, before settling in Saddle Brook, where he was a proud resident.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of...

Jun 26, 2024

Daniel Vargo, age 82, of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1942, in Passaic, NJ, to the late Nicholas and Helen Vargo. Daniel was a proud lifelong resident of Saddle Brook.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Dale Vargo (nee Wilson); his two loving daughters, Kimberly Couden and...

Jun 25, 2024

Victor Nasuta, age 73,of Hasbrouck Heights passed away on June 25,2024. Victor is the beloved husband of Adelina (Lina) Nasuta (nee DaCosta). He is the loving father of Nicholas Nasuta and his girlfriend Tara Whalen, and Diana Marie Nasuta-Morley and her husband Brian and dear grandfather to Giana Grace Morley. He is also survived by his brother George Nasuta, his...

Jun 8, 2024

Arturo (Babe) Liberty of Saddle Brook passed on June 8, 2024 at the age of 93. Babe was born October 10, 1930, in Paterson, New Jersey and resided in Saddle Brook since 1961. He was a US Marine Corp Korean War Veteran serving from 1948 to 1951 and received a Purple Heart Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star, Korean Service...

Jun 6, 2024

Gregory Charles King, Sr., 75, of Saddle Brook passed away on June 6, 2024. Gregory was born on November 20, 1948 to Helen Mary King and Charles F. King in Passaic, New Jersey. 



He joined the United States Navy in 1966, at just 17 years old. Gregory proudly served his country and was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida. After Gregory’s return home...

Jun 3, 2024

Lily Fernandez passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 at the age of 106. 

Born in LaPaz, Bolivia on May 25, 1918, Lily spent a majority of her life there. She was educated at the American Institute where she learned the English language which she remembered all these years. She was not a fluid English speaker, but she made sure you...

Jun 3, 2024

Henry LaViolette, 97, of Saddle Brook passed away on June 3, 2024. Henry was born on December 11, 1926 to Joseph Aime LaViolette and Germaine Bertrand in Astoria, New York. He had four siblings, Marguerite, Bertha, Albert, and Janet. 



He joined the United States Navy in 1944, at just 17 years old. Henry proudly served his country as a member of...

May 28, 2024

Anthony A. Bisanti, age 81, of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Anthony was born in Jersey City on December 15, 1942, to the late Jennie and Anthony Bisanti.

Anthony was a lifelong trucker. He had several passions, including motorcycles, cooking, the Jersey Shore, and fixing just about anything that needed to be...

May 19, 2024

Michael James Lebo, born and raised in Saddle Brook, NJ passed away peacefully in Boca Raton, Florida on May19th, 2024 at the age of 74.



Mike is survived by his son, Justin Lebo - his son John Lebo - and his daughter, Valerie Leary (nee Lebo) - along with her husband, Tom, and their daughters, Gianna and Josephine. He was predeceased...

May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Nancy Carol Lyden-Richard (nee Koziel) – 79, died peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She will be remembered as an elegant, welcoming, and compassionate woman who showed strength and grace throughout her life.



She was the daughter of the late Helen Savastano and John Koziel.  An area resident for many years, Nancy enjoyed traveling, shopping, fine dining, the theater, and spending time...

Apr 28, 2024

John Manzo Jr., of Hackensack, NJ entered into eternal peace on, Sunday, April 28th 2024. John is survived by his loving mother, Theresa Manzo (nee Paolazzi), his devoted wife of 38 years, Gail Manzo (nee VanHorn), his two children, who were his pride and joy above all things - John (and Ashley) and Michelle “Widge” (and Tomasa Martinez), as well as his...

Apr 15, 2024

Sophie Malinowski, age 91, of Saddle Brook, passed away on April 15, 2024.Sophie is the beloved wife of the late Frank Malinowski. She is the loving mother of Sandra Tamburo and her husband, Joseph, and Camila Malin,  grandmother of  Alexandria, Joseph, Christina, Susan, Anthony, David and Samantha, great-grandmother of Lauren, Allison, Krystal and Anthony. Dear sister of Sadie Novitsky- Garofalo and...

Apr 15, 2024

Elias Naim Ghassali, beloved husband of Terez, father of Mike, Eddie, Rosette, and Rita. Grandfather of Jonathan, Christine, Ellie, Michael, Christopher, Terry, Andrew, and Danny. Great grandfather of Vincent and Valentina.He passed into the presence of our God and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born in Mardin, Turkey in 1928. At age seven, he immigrated...

Apr 4, 2024

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Mar 13, 2024

George Andrew Bocchino, age 99, of Lodi passed on Wednesday March 13, 2024. George was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton before moving to Lodi in 1960.  George was a United States Army Veteran serving during World War II in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.  His service included War Battles and Campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central...

Mar 10, 2024

In loving memory of Christine Diana, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved sister, and adored grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Diana of 59 years and her children: Richard Diana & Carol Mancini, Scott Diana, Christine & Vincent Liberty, and Justine & Thomas Floyd. She is also survived by her brother, Lawrence Nelson. She was predeceased by...

Feb 26, 2024

Mark F. Buscher, age 48, of Garfield, passed away on February 26, 2024. 



Mark is survived by his parents, Paul and Frances Buscher, his siblings Paul Buscher Jr, Maureen Kennedy and her husband Kevin and Rob Buscher and his wife Kimberly. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew Kristen, RJ, Katelyn, and Danica as well as his Uncle Joey...