 Theresa Minnella, 92, of Little Falls, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 20, 2022.
Born in Anesbury, Massachusetts, Theresa resided to Maplewood, New Jersey, before she moved to Little Falls, where she has lived since 1974. Before her retirement, Theresa was a Realtor with Damiano Realty in Little Falls for many years. Theresa was a faithful parishioner of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in Little Falls and member of the Elks Lodge of Livingston #1855. Theresa is survived by her loving sons, James A. Minnella, Anthony Minnella, and his wife, Jill, and step-son, Michael Minnella, adoring grandchildren, Samantha Minnella, James Minnella, Jr., Jamie Minnella, Anthony Minnella, Alyssa Minnella, Evangeline Minnella, Adelaide Minnella, and Ricky Christensen. Theresa is predeceased by her beloved husband, James J. Minnella (2018) and caring brother, Donald Boudreau. Family and friends are welcome to gather on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 9:30 am at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls - please meet at the funeral home at 8:45 am. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations in Theresa's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, or online www.stjude.org - donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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 Tyrone T. Cabalu M.D., 82, of North Caldwell, NJ, passed away peacefully with family at his side on April 12, 2022 in Morristown, NJ.
Tyrone was born in 1939 in Tarlac, Philippines. He attended Far Eastern University Medical School in Manila where he met Lilia Aquino and graduated in 1964. Tyrone and Lilia married and immigrated to the United States in 1965, arriving in New York City. He completed his internship at St. Clare's Hospital and his pediatric residency at the New York Infirmary, Bellevue Hospital, and Kings County Hospital. Tyrone moved to New Jersey with his family, settling in North Caldwell where they have lived and been parishioners of Notre Dame Church since 1975. He was an attending pediatrician at St. Michael's Hospital, West Hudson Hospital, and Clara Maass Medical Center, served as a physician on the Board of Education of Newark, and had private practice in Kearny and North Arlington until his retirement in 2017. He was active in various medical associations, serving as Chairperson of the Philippine Medical Association in America and Treasurer for the Far Eastern University Medical Alumni Society. Tyrone also served as President of the American Filipino Association in Bergen County as well as the New Jersey Bergen Phil-Am Lions Club. Tyrone loved music, particularly Beethoven, the Beatles, and Simon and Garfunkel; wine; and travel- always enjoying his frequent trips to his homeland, the Philippines. He would spend lazy afternoons fishing, crabbing, or watching golf, boxing, the Yankees, or the Knicks. Tyrone was an avid chess player with his opening move always being "Pawn to King 4". If offered, he would likely not turn down a game of cards, liar's poker, or a microphone to sing some karaoke. And probably most of all, he always found time for fun and laughter with his grandchildren. Tyrone is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Lilia of North Caldwell; his sons Tyrone Jr (Sherie) of Vienna, VA, Ray of Boston, MA, and Chris (Sandra) of Caldwell; his adored four grandchildren Eleanor, Kaitlyn, Luke, and Claire; sisters Maria Luisa "Gail" Cruz and Marcia Hunt; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews to whom he was Kuya or Tito Tyrone. He is preceded in death by his parents Hugo and Beatriz Tolosa Cabalu. The family would like to extend our thanks to the staff at Clara Maass Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Job Haines Home, and St. Joseph's Healthcare and Rehab for the wonderful help and care they have provided. The family will receive their friends on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held at Notre Dame Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ, 07006 Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10 AM. Please meet directly at the church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ 07031. In lieu of flowers, and as a nod to Tyrone's generosity, please consider donations to Clara Maass Medical Center, One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109 Attn: Celeste Oranchak, www.claragiving.org or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. www.pancan.org Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours. (John) Richard Sherman Jr., 78, of Fairfield, NJ and Spencer, MA died Thursday, March 31, 2022. The Funeral Mass is Friday, April 8, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. The family will receive their friends and family on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 7 to 9 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls.
Richard was a graduate of St. Peter's College, a Vietnam veteran, business owner and entrepreneur who also taught religious education at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Fairfield. He had a love for history, politics, the outdoors, and animals especially dogs and horses. He was the devoted and loving husband of Linda; beloved father of Richard III, Stephen and Anna Marie; brother to Robert and Peter. He was predeceased by his wife Linda in 2007 and his brother Robert. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org would be appreciated. Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visitation hours.  Rocco Petrillo, of Little Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Rocco was born in Tricarico, Matera, Italy before coming to the United States in 1955. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Ana Maria Petrillo (nee Foresta). Loving father of Melissa DePiro and her husband Ron, Lori Petrillo and Tony, Rocco Petrillo Jr. and his wife Nicole. Cherished grandfather of Michael Osta, Lorena Osta, Olivia DePiro and Adriana Petrillo. He is also survived by his brother and sisters Celeste Cannataro and her husband Frank, Josephine Capo and Mickey, Frank Petrillo and his wife Hanna as well as many nieces and nephews and his buddy Jack. Rocco was a General Contractor and owner of Tricarico Construction, Inc. for 20 years where he worked with the Paterson Board of Education. He was also the owner of Cafe Italia on 21st Ave. in Paterson, NJ and sold the cafe in the mid 1980's. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in Little Falls. He is predeceased by his father Pancrazio Petrillo, his mother Maria Petrillo (nee La Morte), his sister Joanne, his nephew Richie and his father-in-law Mario Foresta. Rocco enjoyed playing cards at the Roma Club in Woodland Park. He also enjoyed music and loved to play the piano/accordion every night. He will be deeply missed by so many. The family will receive their friends on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels RC Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org would be appreciated. Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours.  Ralph John Morse, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
He was born on December 1, 1958 to Anthony and Eugenia Morse in Montclair, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Little Falls, NJ before moving to Wayne last year. Ralph was the beloved brother of Aurora (Morse) and James Iannelli and is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends here and in Italy who will miss him dearly. He was a graduate of Passaic Valley High School and has been retired from Sym's Corporation since 2012. As a former 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, Ralph was a faithful servant of the Lord. He loved his faith, his family and his country more than anything. Anyone who knew Ralph, knows he was an avid sports fan, who especially enjoyed Italian soccer and cheering on his favorite NY Yankees and Giants Football teams. He had a keen interest in anything related to NASA and the space program. His hobbies included listening to music, watching old TV shows and chatting with friends. We will miss his corny jokes and wonderful smile. A mass will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Please meet directly at the church. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa after which family and friends are invited to a memorial luncheon to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the American Kidney Foundation www.kidneyfund.org or donating by mail to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.  Agnes R. Arena, 81, entered into eternal rest, March 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Philip Arena, Sr., she was raised in Jersey City and resided in Little Falls for the past 57 years.
An active member of Our Lady of the Holy Angels parish, she served as Eucharistic Minister and Coordinator for Homebound Ministry. She was also a member of the Secular Franciscan Order. Agnes was a devoted daughter, sister and wife. She was a loving and supportive mother and friend always willing to give of herself. All who knew her described Agnes as "the sweetest person" they ever met who always had a smile on her face and a kind word to share. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Anne Bishop, daughter Margaret Loveless and her husband Bob, and son Philip Arena, Jr. and his wife Kara. She is the cherished grandmother of Kevin Brandell and his fiance Monica Chan, Christopher Brandell, Nicholas Brandell, Rob Loveless, Amy Loveless, Michelle Loveless, Philip Arena III and Michael Arena. Agnes is the dear sister of Eugene Cribbin and Joseph Arena and a loving aunt to three generations of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2 to 6 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Angels Food Pantry. Mail to Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 465 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424. Please write "Holy Angels Food Pantry/Memory of Agnes Arena" in the notation of your check. Envelopes will be provided during visitation hours.  Baldowski, Joseph, 91, of Paramus, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Olga Baldowski (nee Federoff). Devoted father of Kira Leis and her husband Robert, Karen Doyle and her husband Stephen, and Alexis Baldowski. Loving grandfather of Katie Leis, Robert Leis, Kyra Doyle, Olivia Doyle, Aidan Doyle and Ava Owens.
Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Joseph lived in Dumont, New Jersey for 50 years before moving to Paramus three years ago. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Joseph worked in sales for Connecticut Hard Rubber in New Haven, CT for many years. He was a member of the FROC and was past president of their national organization. Joseph was a member of St. John's Russian Orthodox Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 10 AM - 11 AM at St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls. A burial service will be held at the church at 11 AM with the interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424 would be appreciated.  Helen M. Galt passed away at the age of 74 as a result of a snorkeling accident on Friday, February 18, 2022 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1947 to Elizabeth and Thomas Jordan, she moved to NJ and married James "Chris" Galt in September of 1966. Helen proudly graduated from Rutgers University- Douglass College in 1969.
An accomplished businesswoman, Helen held the title of former Chief Actuary, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President for Prudential Financial. Helen joined Prudential's actuarial program in the early 1970's at a time when women joining the program was highly unusual. She became Chief Actuary in 1993 and was the first woman to serve in that role. Helen was deeply committed to awareness of Actuarial Science as an educational discipline and served The Actuarial Foundation for many years in many different roles including on the Board of Trustees and as Board Chair in 2015. Most recently, she had been actively involved in planning for the annual Foundation gala to be held in May 2022. Helen was also deeply committed to the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College having served as a member of the Board and acting President. She devoted many hours to help the organization and was a consistent and generous donor. Her fellow colleagues and associates remember her as someone who strived for excellence, was always highly ethical, focused and supportive. She led with integrity and was soft-spoken, but could command a room. Her professional accomplishments were greatly admired and she served as a role model to many women and men who followed her. Helen stayed active taking frequent walks, exercising and golfing. She was also an adventurous spirit traveling to countless countries on various trips including a trip around the world in 2019. Her favorite locations included: Africa, Alaska, Easter Island, the Galapagos Islands, Petra, Angkor Wat and the Taj Mahal. She would regularly vacation with her immediate family including her daughter, son-in-law and beloved granddaughters in Turks & Caicos, the Poconos and Ocean City, NJ. A longtime resident of North Caldwell, NJ, she loved her gorgeous backyard and spent hours making it more beautiful. During the holidays she loved decorating with her famous and expansive Christmas Village. As a mother, she was loving, kind, thoughtful and patient. When she became a grandmother of twin girls, she was so thrilled that she instantly jumped in to help with their care virtually every day and spoiled them as much as she possibly could with love and attention. She was so devoted to her granddaughters that during the height of the pandemic, she taught them Kindergarten every weekday so they would be prepared for 1st grade. Helen is survived by her husband, James, daughter Eleanor Galt-Lin, son-in-law James Lin, granddaughters Alexandra and Jordan Lin, and brother Thomas S. Jordan as well as many extended family members who will greatly miss her. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 9th at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ. Remarks will begin at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to The Actuarial Foundation Scholarship Fund at www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/  Nahlah I. Dahmah, 58, of Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, passed away February 15, 2022, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Queens.
Born in Beirut, Lebanon to Mounira Khoury and the late Ibrahim Al Dahmah, Nahlah emigrated to the United States in 1990. Although she was a housewife, she was so much more than that. Nahlah believed in higher education to expand opportunities, not only for herself, but her family. Nahlah's entire life focused around being a loyal wife, a devoted mother, and a compassionate daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. When Nahlah wasn't cooking, she was dancing or teaching. Her greatest joy was to feed those she loved and be with her family. Her vivacious spirit filled any home Nahlah was in. She would always put other's needs before her own. Even at her final days, Nahlah was checking on her husband to make sure he ate and that the garbage was taken out. She was a fighter. She did what she could to remain on this Earth with her beloved family. Unfortunately, God had other plans for Nahlah, and she was called home to be reunited with her father, family and friends. Nahlah is survived by her loving husband, Riad Ayoub, adoring daughters, Sylvia Ayoub and Mary Ann Ayoub, caring mother, Mounira Khoury, four cherished brothers, two beloved sisters, and many special nieces and nephews. Nahlah is predeceased by her father, Ibrahim Al Dahmah. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Nahlah's family will have a private service, but will hold a Celebration of Life Service in the summer. In honor of Nahlah's memory, the family asks for donations to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. www.cancer.org  Elizabeth Clarissa Innes (nee O'Donnell), 97, passed away February 4, 2022 in her home while surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of James Innes, previously deceased August 26, 1990, loving mother to Susan Felsen of Byram Township and Jayme Innes, with whom she lived the majority of her life; proud grandmother to Jayme Mulhern of Manchester and Melany McQueeny and husband Matthew of Sparta Township and adoring great grandmother to Liam and Connor McQueeny.
Elizabeth, lovingly referred to as Betty, was born on April 1, 1924 in Orange, New Jersey and was raised by her great grandmother, Anna Whelahan. After graduating in 1942 from Orange High School, she was a pharmaceutical technician before meeting the love of her life, Jim, at a New Year's Eve Party in 1945. The couple wed six months later, and Elizabeth began her favorite career as a homemaker. Jim and Betty resided in West Paterson, NJ before moving to Little Falls in 1964 and remained in the same home they both passed in. She was a brownie leader, a member of the "Do Nothing Club," and was also active in the Woman's Club of Little Falls, the Rosary Society of Holy Angels, and the Sweet Adelines. After Jim's passing she became very involved in the Golden Agers and the Jolly Senior clubs and held executive board positions in both organizations. Elizabeth was a pillar, not only in her family and extended family, but in the community and was fondly referred to as "Grandma Betty" by so many. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Jim, her brothers, Thomas and Robert, sister Mary Ann, Steven Felsen- husband of daughter, Susan Felsen, and John Mulhern- husband of granddaughter, Jayme Mulhern. She is survived by sister, Barbara, daughters, Susan and Jayme, grandchildren Jayme, Ryan, and Melany, and great grandsons, Liam and Connor. Betty will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. Following a private service, Elizabeth will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in the Mausoleum of the Calvary Cemetery in Paterson, New Jersey.  Vincent Paul Corrado (Vinnie) age 61 of Totowa, New Jersey, passed away on January 24, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Kelly (nee Wilkie) Corrado and their daughter Jaclyn Corrado. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters Joseph Corrado, Samuel Corrado and his wife Donna, Donna Naysmith, Kevin Corrado, Keith Corrado, and Angela Corrado along with his 24 nieces and nephews.
Vinnie owned and operated Corrado Auto Body for twenty-five years. He is best known for his work ethic, love of ice cream, and calculated thought. When given the chance to "relax", Vinnie could be found walking the Wildwood Beach at 6 am sunrise, overfeeding the dogs and horses, watching "Rocky" for the 100th time, or working overtime. He always knew what to say and when to say it. He'd famously remark "no good deed goes unpunished," and continuously offer support to those he loved regardless of the circumstance. The family will receive their friends on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10 AM. Please arrive at the funeral home at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Art Therapy Association at www.arttherapy.org/donate or to Eva's Village at www.evasvillage.org/donate or 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501. Envelopes will also be provided during the visitation hours. At the family's request, all those attending the visitation and/or service for Vincent must be wearing a mask to enter the building.  Breen, Lawrence M., 87, of Singac, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Eva (nee Turko), who passed in 2018. Loving father of Kathleen Bickler and her husband John Robert, Kevin Breen, Lawrence Breen Jr., and Colleen Breen-Lopez. Cherished grandfather of Joshua Breen, Bryan Lopez, and Ryan Breen. Adoring great-grandfather to his great-grandson Brandon Lee Lopez. Dear brother of the late Christopher Breen.
Lawrence was born and raised in Irvington but resided in Singac for most of his life having lived there for the past 62 years. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp. and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lawrence was employed by Singer-Kearfott in Woodland Park where he was a supervisor for 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 108 as well as a member of the Kearfott Aerospace Fishing Club. In addition to fishing, Lawrence was an avid bowler. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in Little Falls. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. Entombment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.  Senatore, Lorrie A., (nee Grisanti), 56, of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Beloved wife of Nicholas A. Senatore. Loving mother of Nicholas A. Senatore Jr. and Alexis Lopes and her husband Matthew. Treasured daughter of Anthony Grisanti. Dear sister of Scott Grisanti and his wife Shelley.
Lorrie was born in Passaic and grew up in Belleville. She has been a resident of Little Falls for the past 31 years. Lorrie worked as an executive secretary at Peugeot Motor Group in Lyndhurst for ten years. Her most recent place of employment was MCB Medical Billing in Pompton Lakes where she was employed as a secretary. The family will receive their friends on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10 AM. Please arrive at the funeral home at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery in Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society New Jersey Chapter. Donations can be made by phone (1-800-344-4867) by mail (1480 US Highway 9N #301, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07905) or online at www.nationalmssociety.org Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visitation hours.  Susanna DeNude, 69, of Riverdale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born March 13, 1952 in Paterson, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Lobosco and Mary Lobosco (nee Kamenetz).
Susanna was happily married to her husband Michael DeNude for 43 years. Susanna was the mother of Daniel DeNude and Christopher DeNude. She lovingly raised her children in Riverdale with her husband Michael. Susanna worked as a special education teacher in the Paterson School District for 28 years, where she touched the lives of many children, families and coworkers. She served for 15 years as a proud member of the Riverdale Board of Education and enjoyed many years judging gymnastics. Susanna loved everything Disney, many memorable family vacations, and simply living life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband, Michael DeNude of Riverdale; son, Daniel DeNude and his significant other Tiffany Herbert of Oak Ridge; son, Christopher DeNude and his wife Linda DeNude of Hopatcong; sister, Donna Worrall and her husband David Worrall of Totowa; sister, Tina Malinowski and her husband Alan Malinowski of Montville; brother, Larry Lobosco and his wife Gail Lobosco of West Milford; many nieces and nephews, two great-nieces, two great-nephews, and several cousins. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ 07424 on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 5-8 pm. There will be a memorial service held at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424 on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10 AM. Meet directly at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Susanna's name to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation, Inc. www.rwjbh.org or to Susan G. Komen www.komen.org Envelopes will also be provided during the Celebration of Life gathering.  Gosman, Josephine (nee Talerico), 80, of Little Falls passed away at home on December 8, 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Devoted wife of Jeffrey Gosman for 53 years. Beloved mother of Theresa Corage and her husband, Rocco, Lauren Verdi and her husband Anthony. Cherished grandmother of 5 beautiful grandchildren, Sofia Corage, Aiden Corage, Anthony Verdi Jr., Andrew Verdi, and Olivia Verdi. Dear sister of William Talerico Jr. and Michael Talerico. Loving aunt, friend, godmother, and cousin of so many that were dear to her heart.
Josephine was born on July 2, 1941 in Paterson to Angelo and Theresa Talerico. She spent almost her entire life living in Little Falls. She attended Saint Anthony's Church for elementary school and was a proud alumna of Mary Help of Christians Academy High School. She met her husband Jeffrey on a blind date in 1967 and got married in 1968. Josephine was also a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church. Throughout her life, Josephine was dedicated to helping others and giving back to her community. She honorably served on the Little Falls Board of Education and strived to put education first throughout her lifetime. Josephine began her career at Cyanamid for 14 years and then took a break from working to raise her children. She then wanted to become a good role model to her daughters and proudly began working at United Yarn Associates in 1984 where she worked for the last 35 years. She loved her career with a passion and taught her family what it meant to work hard and achieve success. However, undoubtedly, Josephine's favorite role in life was being a grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling with them, going to lunch or dinner, helping them, and being a part of their daily lives. She was an excellent chef and spent many years as a talented cake decorator. She loved the beach, the opera, Broadway plays, traveling the world, and learning about history and cultures. Josephine made strong connections wherever she went and gave respect to everyone she met. She will be deeply missed. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 3pm-8pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 am on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. Interment to follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Help of Christians Academy in Haledon (659 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508 or www.maryhelp.org) would be appreciated. Envelopes will be provided during visitation hours for your convenience.  Probst, June (nee Stone), 93, of Wayne, formerly of Woodland Park, passed away on November 29, 2021. Devoted wife of the late Louis Probst who passed in 2006. Beloved mother of Marilyn Moore and Ruth Trudeau and her husband Edmond. Cherished grandmother of Greg Moore and his wife Natacha and Daniel Trudeau and his fiancé Shayna. Loving great grandmother of Samantha Moore and Alice Leia Trudeau. Dear sister of Ernest Stone.
Born in Clifton, June resided in West Paterson (Woodland Park) for 63 years before moving to Wayne three years ago. She was a member of the Little Falls Methodist Church. The family will receive their friends on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 3-6 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM. Please arrive at the funeral home at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.  Guarino, Doris (nee Abrusia), 83, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Guarino who passed in April of this year. Loving mother of Catherine Marrone and her husband Thomas and Vanessa Orozco and her husband Fabian. Cherished grandmother of Lianna Marrone, Vincent Marrone, and Favian Orozco. Dear sister of the late Carmella Pecorelli.
Doris was born in Jersey City and then resided in Clifton before moving to Little Egg Harbor 16 years ago. She was a hair dresser who owned two salons with her husband Vincent- one located in Irvington and one located in Verona. Doris could be best described as a "typical Italian mother." She loved her husband, her children, and grandchildren immensely. She often spent hours in the kitchen because there was nothing she loved more than cooking for her family. Doris enjoyed trips to Atlantic City but above all else family was always her number one priority. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 6-9 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ 07424 with a funeral service officiated by Monsignor Mark Condon at 6:30 PM.  Lazzaro ("Larry") A. Pizzichetta, 75, of Totowa, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born January 18, 1946 to Matteo and Grace Pizzichetta, Italian immigrants, of Lodi, NJ. He was raised in Garfield, NJ alongside his brother Sal. Larry was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1965-1971. He was a supervisor for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark for 25 years before retiring. Larry was a sports enthusiast, and a lifelong fan of the Oakland Raiders and New York Yankees. He found joy coaching his son in soccer and Little League baseball. He could always be found on the sidelines rooting for the Passaic Valley High School soccer team. Larry also served as Vice President of Totowa Police Athletic League. Larry was at his happiest when surrounded by his family and friends, and sharing his love for Italian food and traditions. In his later years, Larry was brought immense joy by his grandchildren Dominick and Maria. Larry would even let Dominick play inside of his precious Cadillac, a privilege not granted to anyone else.
Larry is survived by his wife Kathy (nee Calabrese). He is the beloved father of Patrick and his wife Katrina, and adoring grandfather of Dominick James and Maria Katherine. Dear brother of Salvatore Pizzichetta and treasured sister-in-law Lucille. Cherished uncle of Matthew Pizzichetta and Deena and Jeff Leider. Loving great uncle of Jason, Justin and Jordan Leider. Larry will also be missed by his devoted dog Callie, as well as many lifelong friends from Garfield and Totowa. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Montvale, NJ for giving us precious extra time, allowing Larry to meet and enjoy both of his beloved grandchildren. For that gift, we are eternally grateful. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. James of the Marches Church, 410 Totowa Rd., Totowa. Please meet at Gaita Memorial Home at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers and plants, please consider a donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5208, Hagerstown, MD 21741. For the health and safety of all attendees, the family requests that masks are worn in the building and social distancing protocols are followed.  Macher, Anna (nee Dragan), 95, a life long resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Devoted wife of the late John P. Macher who passed in 1989. Beloved mother of Martha Nocito and her husband Santo. Cherished grandmother of Deanna Rowan and Mark Nocito. Loving great-grandmother of Arinna Rowan. Dear sister of the late John Dragan and the late Charles Dragan. Anna is survived by and will be missed by her nieces and nephews.
Anna was born and lived all of her life in Little Falls. She was a homemaker who loved nothing more than being with and taking care of her family. Visiting will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 2:30-5:30 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 5 PM with Reverend Richard Sharber officiating. Burial will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11 AM at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa Road, Totowa. If attending please meet in the parking lot of Gaita Memorial Home no later than 10:45 AM that morning.  Russo, Marie (nee Polizio), 87, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Wife of the late Jerry Russo. Cherished mother of MaryAnn Hedderson, Susan Russo, and Ralph and Francesca Russo. Loving grandmother of MaryAnn Byrnes and her husband Michael, Michael Russo, and Matthew Russo. Adoring great-grandmother to her great-granddaughter MaryAnn Byrnes. Dear sister of Jennie Esposito, Angela Bozio, and Patricia Kiley. Marie is predeceased by her sister Erma Ventola and brother Frank Polizio. Marie will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Born in Newark, Marie resided in Nutley before moving to Cedar Grove. She worked as a paralegal for Fredric L. Marcus, Attorney at Law in Newark for over 20 years before retiring at the age of 75. Marie will always be remembered for her love for her children and family. There was nothing she would not do for them. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 28 Brookline Avenue, Nutley. Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington.  Wagoner, Henry, 97, a long time resident of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Devoted husband of the late Olga (nee Dutkevitch) who passed in 2003. Loving father of Ronald Wagoner and his wife Eileen and Joan Drobik and her husband Joseph. Cherished grandfather of Debbie Vetsas, Jeffrey Drobik, Ashley Alicea, Andrea Mataya, and Caitlyn Wagoner. Adoring great-grandfather to his 9 beloved great-grandchildren. Henry has been a resident of Little Falls for the past 73 years prior to that living in Hawthorne. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II where he was stationed on the submarine "Pogy". Henry was vice-president for Precision Screen Machines in Hawthorne before his retirement. He was a member of the First Reformed Church in Little Falls. Henry was a past Master Mason in Hawthorne and an honorary member of the Little Falls Lodge #154. He was a past member of the VFW of Little Falls. He was an Exempt Fireman of Singac Fire Company #3. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Please arrive at the funeral home at 9:30 AM if attending. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa Road, Totowa.  Lewis W. Ross Jr., 90, of Springfield, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in his home with his loved ones by his side.
Beloved husband of Natalia (nee Koloskova). Lewis was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and later became a resident of New Jersey. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lewis was an office manager for the Cubic Corporation located in San Diego, California before his retirement. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ. Please meet directly at church. An interment will take place at a later date at Oaklawn Cemetery, Oakland, Iowa. Pamela "Pam" Harriet Duin was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 1, 2021 a few short weeks after celebrating her 80th birthday.
She was born to Peter and Estelle on October 10, 1941 in Passaic, New Jersey. After graduating from high school in Fair Lawn, Pam chased her dreams of becoming a teacher and attended Paterson State College, graduating in 1963. While there she met the love of her life, Don Duin, a fellow educator, and together they had 3 children: Edye, Curtis, and Courtney. Pam loved teaching and had a successful career that spanned 25 years. She started her career at Lakeland Regional High School, not much older than the students she was teaching, but creating an unbreakable bond with them that would continue all her life. Pam was an incredible teacher and lived for all of her students. Everyone knew of Mrs. Duin and her wrath, but those that were actually privileged enough to have been in her class, knew the real story. They loved her energy, enthusiasm, and craziness and looked forward to Monday to see what hair color she would be sporting as they frequently changed like the wind. She could best be described by her students as strict, but fair, having high expectations, all while drinking her diet coke and flashing her jewelry, ending her career at Lakeland Regional High School where she began. Aside from teaching, Pam was an avid reader and loved gardening. She spent her summers reading her favorite Stephen King novels and creating an amazing landscaped yard with Don. Traveling was also another one of her favorite things and she and her family had many amazing adventures in their RV. Being a former history teacher, Pam wanted to stop at every brown sign on the side of a highway that documented a historical landmark nearby. When she wasn't looking you could hear her kids shouting to Don, "Go faster, we aren't stopping again!" When not driving up and down the East Coast visiting historical places, the RV was parked in her favorite spot, Cape May, where she could be found swimming in the ocean. After Pam retired, she spent her later years doting on her grandchildren, the true loves of her life. They were all born close in age, so the house filled up very quickly. Nicole was born in February, with Ralphie coming in July of the same year. The following year, C.J. was born in April and a year and a half later, Ryan entered her life. At that point she was complete and the long awaited swimming pool that her own 3 children had hoped for in their teen years, would then be installed with an extra large shallow end, so the babies had enough room to swim. Pamela is predeceased by her parents Peter and Estelle and her brother Michael. Pamela is survived by her loving husband, Donald and her 3 children Edye and her husband Edward, her son Curtis, and her daughter Courtney and her husband Ralph. She is also survived by her 4 loving grandchildren, Nicole, Ralph, Curtis Jr., and Ryan. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home located at 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ with a prayer at 6 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ on Thursday, November 4 at 10:30 AM with a repast to follow at 12 PM at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. Please meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours.  Lorraine May de Smet (Prevelige) was born in May, 1928. She grew up in Passaic County, New Jersey surrounded by relatives and loved ones. She was the second child of Peter and Mary (Lovas) Prevelige. She was especially close with her uncles, her cousin Jane, and her aunt Anne Lovas. She enjoyed playing Canasta and other card games with Anne and the family on weekends. Lorraine started school early with her brother Peter and graduated high school with the class of 1944 at the age of 16. She later attended Berkley Secretarial School. Lorraine married her husband, Louis, in 1952 and they enjoyed a honeymoon at Virginia Beach. She was adored by her husband and they had four daughters together, Mary, Jean, Carolyn, and Allise. She was a stay at home mom initially and then went back to continue her career as a secretary (for a lawyer and other corporations). For years, she volunteered her skills as secretary for the Pen and Brush Art Club and the Art Centre of New Jersey at the Riker Hill Art Park. Some of Lorraine's passions included a love of animals, reading mysteries, art, fashion, the Catholic faith, and nature. She often spoke of her childhood pet dog. She always had a small lap dog that she could spoil and sneak treats to. Lorraine had a small collection of various safari animals displayed in her living room and her backyard became a sort of animal sanctuary where she and her husband took care of wild cats and birds. All kinds of animals enjoyed visiting including coyotes, deer, foxes, turkey buzzards, etc. Her first international trip was on the S.S. President Polk cruise to Havana, Cuba with her friend Joan Roxburgh in April 1949. She had a photo album that she cherished which included a Western Union telegram from her cousin Jane wishing her the best, a note from the captain inviting her to a cocktail hour, and a newspaper clipping mentioning her trip. She also traveled to many places in the U.S. such as Florida, California, Yellowstone National Park, Maine, Virginia, Colorado, and Alabama. Other international trips included Germany, Austria, Mexico, Italy, and Switzerland. Family vacations often included the Jersey Shore and Maine. For a few summers in a row, Lorraine rented a house from a friend in Five Islands, Maine. She loved stopping by the nearby lobster shack to get her favorite lobster sandwich and she even made a special painting of the view of the ocean touching the backyard. Some of her adventurous vacations included Colorado and the Bahamas. While visiting her eldest daughter in Denver, CO, they made a 5 person family road trip squished in a station wagon to Aspen, The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and the National Arches Park. They slept in the station wagon at a camp ground along their way. When they passed by the Four Corners, she made sure to purchase her favorite turquoise/silver jewelry. She also spent a month in the Bahamas where she learned to drive a stick shift while driving her children in a jeep around the island. Lorraine always had an appreciation for beauty and showed that through her love of fashion and art. She started painting in her early 50s and had many accomplishments listed in the art bio below. She enjoyed fashion magazines and always knew what the color of the season was. She enjoyed baking special desserts such as cherry cobbler and homemade birthday cakes for her children. Her seat at the table was always close to the kitchen so she was the first to grab anything for anyone in need at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. In her spare time, she enjoyed searching for special presents to give on holidays to her family and friends. You could tell she put a lot of thought into her gifts and they were personalized just for you. She also was an amazing gift wrapper so much so that people assumed she paid to have them gift wrapped by a professional. Lorraine always enjoyed decorating extensively for the holidays. Her house was always warm and welcoming. She was very close with her family and friends-always showing interest in others in their lives, asking how they were doing with true care. When her daughter got divorced and went to graduate school, Lorraine helped support and raise her granddaughter Kelliann. They developed a close relationship and both enjoyed shopping and reading together. Fond memories include decorating at Christmas, long talks on the phone, and picking their favorites from fashion magazines. When Kelliann joined the Catholic faith, she had Lorraine as her Godmother. She always spoke about her love of her family including her daughters, granddaughters, and great grandchildren. Lorraine is survived by her husband Louis de Smet, her brother Peter Prevelige, daughters Jean (Bob Hackemack), Carolyn, Allise (John Siemienowicz) and three granddaughters- Jackie (nee Elizabeth Jacqueline Dwulet and Elliot) Miller, Kelliann (Blake) Douglas, and Kathryn (Dean Corriveau) Dwulet, and three great grandchildren (Nicholas, Harrison, and Jamison). She is predeceased by her daughter Mary. Lorraine battled health issues throughout her life including TB, Leukemia, and Breast Cancer. Before her passing, she enjoyed cuddling on the couch with her dog Shalee, looking at photos of family, and speaking on the phone with family members near and far who now miss her dearly. She passed peacefully in October 2021 surrounded by family virtually and in-person. Arrangements are under direct care of Gaita Memorial Home in Little Falls, NJ and there is no viewing or funeral service scheduled. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf.org ) or the charity of your choosing. Art Bio of Lorraine de Smet Art Education: The artist began her studies at the art Students League in NYC with the late Isaac Soyer, Harvey Dinnerstein, David Leffel, and Richard Goetz. Exhibits: The artist has received more than 75 awards including the Solo Show Award, Grumbacher Award, and the Pen and Brush Award at the Pen and Brush Club in NYC. Her exhibits include Studio Main Street Gallery in L.I., the Pen & Brush Club in NYC, as well as numerous banks, libraries, hospitals and clubs. Group exhibitions include the Art Gallery in Corning, NY, the Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ, and the US Coast Guard on Governor's Island. The artist has exhibited widely in national juried shows at the National Arts Club, Salmagundi club, the Hudson Valley Art Association in NY, and the New Britain Museum of Art in CT. Juried exhibitions in NJ have included Caldwell College, Ridgewood Art Institute, Carrier Foundation, Seton Hall University, and others. She has received an award for Best Still Life and the Caldwell Progress Award at the Caldwell College as well as awards from the Ringwood Manor Art Association, the Art Centre of New Jersey, and the Livingston Art Association. In a period of a few years she had won Best in Show or First Prize awards more than 6 times. Memberships: The artist was a member of the NY and NJ Chapters of the American Artists Professional League, the U.S. Coast Guard Artists, and a life member of the Art Students League in NYC. She is listed in the 19th and 20th editions of Who's Who in American Art and the Millennium editions of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Women and Who's Who in the World. Her paintings are in the collections of the U.S. Coast Guard, the University of Connecticut Health Center, Union Trust Bank, CT, and in private collections throughout the northeast. Her work also appeared on the Ocean County Observer and in the Trenton Museums' Best of the Best exhibition.  Russo, Eleanor B., (nee Wagnecz) 91, of Cedar Grove, formerly of Woodland Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Born and raised in Garfield, Eleanor was a resident of Woodland Park for 65 years before recently moving to Cedar Grove. Eleanor worked for Prudential Insurance in Wayne, but most of her life she enjoyed being a full time homemaker to her husband and daughters. She enjoyed bowling as her hobby for many years and was a member of various women's bowling leagues. Eleanor is predeceased by her parents George and Julia Wagnecz and brothers Ernest and William Wagnecz. She was the loving wife of the late Americo (Michael) Russo who passed away in 2016. Eleanor is survived by her loving daughters Deborah Shapllo and her husband Ted and Cathy Radke. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren: Dayna Shapllo, Ted Shapllo and his wife Erika, Alyssa Shapllo, Melissa Radke, and Jennifer Radke. Proud great-grandmother to Dillon, Arianna and Benjamin Shapllo. She is also survived by her dear nieces Lorlee Schulman and Nancy Rogerwick. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Eleanor's memory to either charity: The American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org. A private funeral mass for the family was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in Little Falls with the interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. |