SABOLEWSKI, Thomas Joseph, 57, of Garfield, passed away December 13, 2015. Born July 4, 1958 in Passaic, NJ. After graduating Passaic High, Tom joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed by Long Island Stove in Lyndhurst, NJ, Morris B. Moving in Elmwood Park, NJ, and for the past three years, he worked for the grounds crew at the Lyons Veterans Hospital in Basking Ridge, NJ. A hard worker, sports fan of the Mets and 49ers, Tom also enjoyed fishing, bowling, camping, and spending time with family and friends. In 1986, he married Maureen and they raised their three children in Garfield, NJ. He was proud to have served his country just as well as being a proud dad and grandfather. He is predeceased by his parents, Ben and Violet, two sisters, Kay and Georgette, a brother-in-law, Daniel Schuller, and a sister-in-law, Katherine Zawadzinski. He is survived by Maureen, three children, Douglas, Amanda, and Kristopher and his wife Isabel, three grandchildren, Sean, Rachel, and Kayden, his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Schuller, three brothers-in-law, William, Walt, and David Schuller, and three sisters-in-law, Barbara Schuller, Virginia Paluch, and Colleen Vilela. Also survived by his closest niece, Kim Ortiz, three brothers, Ben, Wayne, and Frank, and a sister, Vanessa. Loving uncle to nieces and nephews on both sides, friends, and neighbors. He will be forever loved and missed. Memorial Visiting will be Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 12 to 4 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Tom to Addiction Hope and the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated. The Sabolewski family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Krystal Connolly-Downes
CONNOLLY-DOWNES, Krystal, age 27, a lifelong resident of Garfield, died on December 16, 2015. Loving wife of James Downes, beloved mother of Kiley and Liam Downes, cherished daughter of Patrick and Minique Connolly, and dear granddaughter of Patricia James and John Connolly. She is also survived by her loving siblings, Jilleen Nordt and husband Steven, Patrick Connolly, Jr., and Sean Connolly, and she was a dear aunt to Russell and Bailey cooper. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Michael and Nancy Schweininger. Visiting will be on Sunday from 12 to 4 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers the family will accept memorial gifts. Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Paula La Franca
LA FRANCA, Paula (nee Favia), age 52, of Lodi, died on December 21, 2015. Born and raised in the Bronx, she lived in Lodi for 3 years and when she married, she lived in Garfield 12 years settling in Lodi 19 years ago. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church in Lodi and active in her church community. Paula was a member of the Rosary Society, a feast volunteer where she was the candy stand captain, helped out in the religious education office as a secretary, was on the Table Committee for the St. Joseph’s Dinner, and was going to be a charter member of the St. Joseph’s Society Women’s Axillary that will be established in 2016. In addition, she was a member of the Italian-American Women’s Forum of Lodi. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Anthony, four children, Angela Marie, Carmela, Joseph, and Christina La Franca, a brother, Giacomo Favia, a sister, Rosa Favia, and her mother-in-law, Angela La Franca. Loving Godmother of Gisella Sinagra and Antonio Pagano, and dear cousin and friend to many. She is predeceased by her parents, Carmela and Salvatore Favia, and her father-in-law, Joseph La Franca. Visiting Sunday 3 to 8 pm with the wake service at pm. The funeral is Monday, December 28, 2015, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 9 am followed by a 10 am mass at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Lodi. Entombment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the fund-raising effort Paula was working on for a new sound system at St. Joseph’s Church. The La Franca family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Kathleen “Hunzy” Reicen
Reicen, Kathleen “Hunzy”, age 59, of Lodi, died on December 27, 2015. Born in Jersey City, she was raised in Hudson County before settling in Lodi 10 years ago. Kathleen worked as a Financial Analyst all of her career, and spent the last seven years at Care Plus New Jersey in Paramus. In addition, she was a parishioner of St. Leo’s RC Church, Elmwood Park. She is survived by a sister, Debbie Latronica and husband John, a brother, Jake Reicen and wife Renee, and her special friends Zina Arabia and her family, Maria Gentile and her family, and Silvana Attanasio and her family. Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and a loving friend to many. She is predeceased by a brother, Ronald Reicen. The Memorial Mass will be 1:30 pm on Sunday, January 24, 2015 at St. Leo’s RC Church, Elmwood Park. Arrangements by the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Helen Ortyl
ORTYL, Helen (nee Opalka), age 72, of Garfield, died on January 2, 2016. Born and raised in Passaic for 9 years, she lived in Wallington for 11 years before moving to Garfield 52 years ago. She was the secretary for the Garfield Boys and Girls Club 30 years retiring in 2004, and she was a parishioner of St. Stanisalus Kostka RC Church, Garfield. Helen is predeceased by her husband, Edward Ortyl, Sr. in 2012, and her parents, Frank and Stella Opalka. Loving mother of former Garfield Fire Chief Edward Ortyl, Jr., dear sister of John Opalka and wife Regina, and Frank Opalka, and cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visiting Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral is Wednesday, January 6, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 9 am followed by a 10 am mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church, Garfield. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, South Hackensack. The Ortyl family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Giorgio Firullo
FIRULLO, Giorgio, age 72, of Little Ferry, passed away on December 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Giovanna (Mazzola), and beloved father of Vincenzo. Giorgio grew up in Modica, Sicily and became a certified mechanical engineer. He proudly served in the Italian Army before immigrating to the US in 1965 settling in Little Ferry 45 years ago. He was a devoted family man and loved the NY Yankees. Dear brother of Maria Barone & husband Salvatore, Carmela Artuso, Graziella Firullo & Hagen, Giuseppe Firullo & wife Maria, and Francesca Parisi & husband Giovanni, brother-in-law of Maria Bonomo & husband Carmelo, Pietro Mazzola, Filippo Mazzola & Jim, and Gioacchino Jack Mazzola & Fiancé Kathy, and cherished uncle of many nieces & nephews. He is pre deceased by his parents, Vincenzo & Concetta Firullo, his parents-in-law, Vincenzo & Caterina Mazzola, his sister, Josephine Genovese & husband Salvatore, a sister-in-law, Mary Mazzola, and a brother-in-law, Francesco Artuso. Visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral is Tuesday, January 5, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 10 am followed by a 11 am mass at St. Margaret’s of Cortona RC Church , Little Ferry. Entombment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Firullo family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Richard Amico
AMICO, Richard, age 81, of Bergenfield, formerly of Garfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Garfield to Antonio and Nunziata (Zangarra) Amico, Rich was the youngest of five siblings. Richard is survived by his son, Anthony R. Amico and his wife Julie, six grandchildren, Richard, Anthony Jr., Joseph, Liana, Alaina and Anthony, a great-grandson, Joey Jr, and a sister, Josephine Amico-Veniero. He is predeceased by his wife, Maryann in 2014, three siblings, and his parents. Wherever you go in life and death, know my hopes, thoughts and love will be with you. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting services on Tuesday from 2 to 7 PM at Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026 (973) 340-7077. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, 53 Madonna Place, Garfield. Entombment Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. Condolences/Directions please visit aloiafuneral.com
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Jadwiga Lozowska
LOZOWSKA, Jadwiga (nee Olichwer), age 89, of Wallington, died on January 6, 2016. She was born in Bereza Kartuska, Poland and lived there for 45 years moving to Garfield for several years before settling in Wallington. She was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church in Garfield where she was active in the Polish Rosary Society, and she worked for Accutech in Wallington before retiring. She is predeceased by her husband Stanislaw in 1986. Loving mother of Janina Lunka and husband Matt, Zofia Flisinska and husband Ben, and Zygmunt Lozowski and wife Bozena, dear sister of Zofia Bielewicz, and cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral is Saturday, January 9, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 8 am followed by a 9:30 am mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church, Garfield. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Lozowska family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Pawel Tomaszkiewicz
TOMASZKIEWICZ, Pawel, age 35, of Garfield, died on January 10, 2016. Born and raised in Zambrow, Poland, he immigrated to the United States in 1999 living in Kearny and settling in Garfield 8 years ago. He is survived by his parents, Danuta and Krzysztof Tomaszkiewicz, his maternal grandmother, Teresa Zakrzewska, his paternal grandparents, Tadeusz and Teresa Tomaszkiewicz, and a brother, Dawid Tomaszkiewicz. Dear uncle of Dominik and Maya Tomaszkiewicz, loving Godson of Jerzy Zakrzewski and wife Celina, dear nephew of Tadeusz Jackowski and wife Dorota and Ewa Zagrodzka and husband Jerzy, and loving cousin of Katarzyna Zieba and many others. Visiting Tuesday 6 to 9 pm. The funeral is Wednesday, January 13, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 9 am followed by a 10 am mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church, Garfield. Private Cremation. Arrangements by the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Angela Avella
AVELLA, Angela (nee DiSilvestri), age 92, of Garfield, died on January 27, 2016. Born in Marineo, Sicily-Italy, she lived there for 32 years emigrating to the United States in 1955 to Garfield and marrying Charles Avella in 1957. She was a seamstress most of her life working at various local dress shops in the Garfield and Lodi area. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles in 2005, her sisters, Concetta Fiduccia, Grazia DiMiceli, Filippa Fiduccia, and Carmela Cangialosi, and her brothers Filippo and Salvatore DiSilvestri. Loving mother of Frank J. Avella and husband Henry Van Kooy, and dear sister of Francesco “Ciccio” DiSilvestri and wife Carmela, and Maria Scro and husband Salvatore. Visiting Friday 6 to 9 pm. Funeral Saturday, January 30, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 10 am followed by an 11 am burial at Lodi Cemetery, Lodi. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting memorial gifts. The Avella family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Margaret Spitzer
SPITZER, Margaret, age 93, of Garfield, died on January 28, 2016. Born in Hungary, she lived there for 44 years before emigrating to the United States. She lived in Passaic and Lyndhurst settling in Garfield 20 years ago and she was employed by the Romano Lamp Shade Factory in Passaic where she worked for many years. She is predeceased by her son, Imre Kira. Loving mother of Andre Spitzer and wife Patricia, and cherished grandmother of Maggie Alfonso, Angela Kira, Angela Spitzer, and Samantha Spitzer, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial Visiting Friday 7 to 9 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting memorial gifts. Arrangements by the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Arthur E. Drayton, Sr.
DRAYTON, Arthur E. Sr., age 82, of Southampton, passed away on January 28, 2015. Born on April 17, 1933 to Vernon and Bertha Drayton, he was a custodian for 20 years with the Mt. Laurel Board of Education before retiring. He is survived by two sons, Arthur Drayton, Jr. and Dale Drayton, Sr., three grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. All arrangements were privately held. Condolences visit aloiafuneral.com
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Amanda Nicole Hacker
HACKER, Amanda Nicole, age 21, of Auburndale, Florida, died on February 7, 2016. Loving daughter of Ronald Hacker, Jr. and companion Debra Link, cherished grandmother of Donna Macaluso, and Ronald Hacker, Sr., dear brother of Brandon Hacker and Matthew Link, beloved niece of Donna Hacker and husband Richard Slawson, Sr., and special cousin of Richard Slawson, Jr. She will always be loved and remembered by her family and friends. A private memorial service will be held by the family. For condolences please visit aloiafuneral.com
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Michael Albert McKeon, Sr.
McKEON, Michael A. Sr., age 72, of New Jersey and Florida, passed away February 4, 2016 at the home of his son Scott in Toms River surrounded by his family. Mike served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Ashland LSD-1 as a Machinist Mate, and post enlistment, Mike was a Police Officer with the Elizabeth Police Department NJ (Badge #178). Later he went on to drive trucks before retiring. In Mike’s downtime he enjoyed doing his crossword puzzle’s, making people laugh with his unique sense of humor, and riding with the Blue Knights of NJ – Chapter 3. Mike is survived by two sisters, Rosemary and Patricia (FL), three children, Scott and his wife Jo, Kelly, and Michael Jr., five grandchildren, Chelsea, Ryan, Shaun, Michael and John, two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Ella, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be on February 27, 2016 from 12-4 pm at East Dover Fire Department, 629 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ. with a Memorial Service at 2pm. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting memorial gifts. Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Anne Bombace
BOMBACE, Anne (nee Gnaffo ), age 94, of Chesterfield, VA, departed life on January 6, 2016. She resided in Lodi and Paramus for 62 years and Lakeworth, Florida for 23 years before moving to Chesterfield, Virginia 9 years ago. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Bombace, her daughter, Joanne Carlino, and her son-in-law, Salvatore Termini. She is survived and cherished by her three children, Pamela Anderson and husband Michael, Toni Termini, and Joseph A. Bombace Jr. and wife Lilly. Loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren . A Memorial Mass will be 12 pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at St. Peter the Apostle RC Church, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting memorial donations for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Bombace family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Avenue, Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Anthony Sclafani
SCLAFANI, Anthony “Nino”, age 83, of Garfield, died on February 22, 2016. Born in Bolognetta, Sicily-Italy, he lived there until 1963 when he emigrated to the United States settling in Garfield 53 years ago. Nino had a lifelong devotion to St. Anthony, and served 50 years as the treasurer of the St. Anthony Society in Garfield. He worked at Marcal Paper in Elmwood Park for 4 years, then was as a machine operator 30 years in the textile industry for Applique Co. in Passaic and Missbrenner Prints in Clifton retiring 1997. He was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church in Garfield, and was a member of Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union. Nino is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dora (nee Galvano), a daughter, Alcira Malleo and husband Antonino, three grandchildren, Michael, Steven, and Christina with her husband Christopher, and a sister, Carmela Giammanco. He is predeceased by his siblings, Maria Bordonaro, Filippa Sclafani, and Michelangelo D’Ai, and his parents, Filippo and Cira Sclafani. Visiting Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral is Thursday, February 25, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 8 am followed by a 9 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Sclafani family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Stephen R. Kuhn
Stephen Robert Kuhn, 64, of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Kovach) Kuhn, brotherly cousin to Jim Roncoroni of Altoona, PA, and beloved uncle to Pamela Taylor of Manchester, PA and Jane Stevens of Maggie Valley, NC. Also left to cherish his memory are 13 grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Dorothy (Roncoroni) Kuhn of Altoona, PA and his sister Dorothy L. Westwood of Altoona, PA. Steve Kuhn was born in 1951 and grew up in Altoona, PA. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1969. He also attended Penn State University, Altoona campus and CUNY Law School, Queens, NY. He became a believer in Jesus Christ in 1989 and was baptized that year. During his lifetime Steve worked for many years as a musician. He also was a MSCE and was currently employed as the manager of the computer department of an Englewood, NJ company. His hobbies included obtaining a recreational pilot license. He enjoyed training dogs and competed in the Obedience Ring with his rescue doberman, Naboo Von Sussex, also known as “Boo”. Steve was active for many years in doberman rescue where he met his wife, Joanne. Steve Kuhn had many friends in the Vintage Military Vehicle hobby. He would often be seen driving his 1969 Deuce-and-a-Half in veterans’ parades and activities or carrying members of the Taejon Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association of NJ. He also supported the U.S.S. Ling SS297 and the Historic Submarine Museum located in Hackensack, NJ. All are invited to a Celebration of Life planned for March 20, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Maywood American Legion, 135 E. Passaic St., Maywood, NJ. Donations can be made in his memory to the New Jersey’s Mission of Honor for Cremains of American Veterans. (njsmissionofhonor.org)
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Michael J. Sulick
SULICK, Michael J., of Elmwood Park, died on February 28, 2016. He was born and raised in Garfield before settling in Elmwood Park. Mike was employed by Hoffmann LaRoche as a manager of the chemical operations department, and in his retirement, he worked part time as a fire inspector for Elmwood Park. He served in the military during the Korean War, he was a former member of the Elmwood Park Volunteer Fire Company 3, and he is a member of the NJ Exempt Firemen’s Association. He is predeceased by his wife of 60 years Concetta “Connie” Sulick in 2013. Loving father of Wendyann Sulick and Michael Jr. and wife Susan, cherished grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and dear brother of Irene Spalluto and brother-in-law of Elaine Triolo. The funeral mass will be 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Saddle Brook. Entombment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Sulick family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Ernest “Ernie” Parisi
PARISI, Ernest “Ernie”, age 89, a lifelong resident of Garfield, died on March 3, 2016. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and worked as a receiving clerk over 10 years for Great Eastern Textiles in Mahwah before retiring. He was an avid bowler belonging to the leagues at Lodi Lanes, and formerly at Wallington Lanes, and he was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church, Garfield. Ernie is predeceased by his parents, Angelo and Rose Parisi, and his nephew, Angelo Parisi. Loving brother of James Parisi and wife Frieda, and dear uncle of James Parisi, Jr. Visiting Saturday 7 to 9 pm, and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral is Monday, March 7, 2016, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 9 am followed by a 10 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Ernie’s name to your favorite charity. The Parisi family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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