James Raymond Casey, PE (Public Engineer), son of Margaret and Raymond Casey, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the age of 77.
James leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Jeanne Casey (nee Spreen), and loving sons, Sean Casey, Kevin Casey and his wife Heather, and the late Christopher Casey and his wife Christine. He is survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. James was an endeared brother to his sister Kathleen and her husband Harry, his sister Patricia and her husband Tom, and the late Dennis Casey and his wife PJ. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, James was raised in Glen Rock, New Jersey with his three siblings Kathleen, Patricia, and Dennis. He later resided in Elmwood Park where he lived for the past 38 years. James spent his whole career working as an HVAC Engineer. He was an active member of RSES (Refrigerator Service Engineer Society) for most of his life and had served as past international president of the society. James was also a member of MENSA. A Memorial Gathering in honor of James will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. Remarks of Remembrance will begin at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at www.heart.org or to the American Lung Association, National Direct Response, PO Box 756, Osceola, WI 54020-0756 or online at www.lung.org For your convenience envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during the memorial gathering.
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Jose "Pilo" Dipini, from Paterson, NJ, a beloved figure in the mental health care system, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion and dedication to improving the lives of others.
Born to Alberto Dipini and Lucy Dipini (nee Rivera), Jose was a cherished son and sibling. He is survived by his mother Lucy, twin sons Jacob and Zachary, and Takye King Artist. In addition, he leaves behind his brother Albert Dipini, and sisters Alba Mitchell and Rosa Dipini, all of whom mourn his loss deeply. He is preceded by his father Alberto, sister Lucy Dipini, and brother Angel Dipini. Throughout his career, Jose served as a beacon of hope for countless individuals struggling with mental health challenges. His tireless efforts at Collaborative Support Programs and the Mental Health Association of Essex County touched the lives of many, providing support, guidance, and understanding to those in need. Jose will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering commitment to helping others lead better lives. He leaves behind a community profoundly grateful for his contributions and deeply saddened by his passing. Though he may be gone, his impact will continue to be felt for years to come. Rest in peace, Jose Dipini. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Jose's name to Collaborative Support Network of New Jersey cspnj.org/about/donate/or the Mental Health Assocation of Essex County at www.mhainspire.org/donate Carmella Macaluso (nee Petrecca), 103, a longtime resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Michael Macaluso who passed away in 1985. Devoted mother of Charles Macaluso and his wife Cynthia, the late Michael Macaluso (2022) and his wife Ruth, and Angela Williams and her husband Thomas. She was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren; the cherished great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren; and the doting great-great-grandmother of six great-great-grandchildren. Carmella was predeceased by all of her siblings as she was the dear sister of three brothers and four sisters.
Born in New York, Carmella has been a resident of Little Falls for the past 58 years prior to that having lived in Fair Lawn. She was a retail clerk for the store "JJ Newberry Co." in Verona. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in Little Falls and was also a member of their Rosary Society. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 4-7 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 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 Calvary Cemetery in Paterson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rosary Society of Holy Angels Church. Please make checks payable to Holy Angels and mailed to Holy Angels Parish, 465 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424. Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visitation hours. It is with profound sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Tanya Lynn Congleton, a beacon of love and compassion, on Friday, April 19, 2024. Born Tuesday, December 26, 1972, Tanya was the epitome of a Tuesday's child, full of love, honesty, innocence and passion for everyone. An abundance of care, she was not afraid to shower you with her love and compassion. Her creativity showed through her creations of bracelets, crafts and puzzles she put together with love. She loved Michael Jackson and derived great joy from listening to his music while dancing around the house. She also loved to garden and would attentively care for the flowers she so enjoyed.
Tanya grew up amidst her enormous family in Wayne, NJ where she attended school at Schuyler Colfax. Those that knew and loved Tanya knew she was born with disabilities and challenges to overcome, but she never let that hinder her love of life. She was ever eager to be part of life and enjoyed every moment, no matter how brief, with everyone she encountered. Tanya never met a stranger. Tanya is preceded by her paternal grandparents Warren and Edna Congleton, maternal grandparents Hugh and Anne Caffrey, her parents Alan Congleton and Diane Caffrey-Patterson, her nephew Joseph "Joe-Joe" McCroy. She is survived by her daughter Monica Congleton and granddaughter Amelia "Mimi" Congleton, her siblings Diana, Alan and Aaron Congleton, and her nieces Christine and Erika McCroy, Molly and Brandy Congleton, her nephews Michael and Dusty McCroy, her boyfriend William "Billy" Berkemeyer and her dear friend Michael Pomales. Tanya leaves behind a large extended family, including many aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews as well as many friends; far too many to name but all were very dear to her heart, and she loved nothing more than to give them a big hug when she saw them. Her family was the most important piece of her life. Her face would light up an entire room any time spent with them, no matter how brief. A service to celebrate Tanya's life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Gaita Memorial Funeral Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ. Tanya Lynn Congleton's life story is one of love, care and acceptance that will continue to inspire others. She will be deeply missed, and her spirit will forever bloom in the gardens of the hearts of all that had the honor and privilege of knowing her. June Rosenberg
June 1, 1963- April 12, 2024 June Rosenberg, 60, of Lake Hiawatha, NJ, passed away on April 12, 2024. Mrs. Rosenberg was born on June 1, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey to Samuel and Margaret Raimondi. She fought a valiant battle with a signature toughness for which she is renowned, but eventually succumbed to her illness in the company of her children, Keith and Vivian, and eldest sister, Theresa Kistner. Those who had the privilege of knowing June can vouch that a kinder soul than hers is a rare find. With her attitude towards sticking up for and doing right by others, it is a surprise that she wasn't known as "June of Arc" in her lifetime. She will be remembered for giving limitlessly of her time, to listen and humbly advise if requested, to quite literally anyone who needed it. Her capacity to resist passing judgment exceeded the average person by an unclosable distance. She was a fountain of encouragement for her children, or anyone else's children if ever they needed one. The volume of her love exceeded the capacity of this Earthen sphere and as of April 12, 2024, it has spilled over. Mrs. Rosenberg is survived by her husband, Gregory, her children, Keith and Vivian, and her siblings Theresa Kistner, John, Michael, Samuel, Ronald and Patricia Raimondi. She will also be survived by her first grandchild, who is due May 3, 2024, whose name is yet to be determined, but many of the names she was consulted on are under serious consideration. She will truly be missed in this world and an immeasurably valuable addition to the next. George Meiklejohn, age 45, beloved Son, Father, Brother, Nephew, Cousin and Friend passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
George was born in Pequannock on January 3, 1979, then was raised in Wayne. He was currently a resident of Garfield. George is survived by his two loving children; Kyrastin Meiklejohn, 18 and Gavin Meiklejohn, 17, his mother Debbie Rodriguez-Ventura, stepfather-father Mark Ventura, and sister Lauren Ventura. He is survived by his former wife, Maria Quiroga-Meiklejohn. He also leaves behind his pet bunny and best pal, Mr. Rex. George worked as a field technician at PPM Telecom in Allendale, NJ. He first bravely started climbing cell phone towers out in the Midwest and had the opportunity to travel and work all throughout the Southwest during his career. Over the years he worked his way up to supervising field sights. His career was always something George was so proud of and very talented at. George will be remembered for his outgoing personality, daredevil attitude, climbing the highest of towers, always being a bit too honest, and of course for always having his hugging arms around his amazing children. Training Mr. Rex to use a litter box and building Mr. Rex a full rabbit home was another great talent George possessed. The care and love he had for Mr. Rex was undeniable. In lieu of flowers, donations can kindly be made to Kind Heart Rescue, a rabbit animal rescue online at www.kindheartrescue.com or by mail at Kind Heart Rescue, 3 Hyacinth Court, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514. PayPal ID: KindHeartRescue@aol.com Venmo ID: Jody-Caizza (last 4-digits of phone #7425), Zelle ID: K911Rescue@aol.com Services will be held at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ 07424 on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Remarks of Remembrance will take place at 7:30 pm. Gerald Christopher Ostrom (aka Jerry Ostrom) passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. He was born in Nyack, NY on March 6th, 1971 and spent most of his life in Somerville, NJ. Jerry was a contractor by trade and loved his bachelor lifestyle. He loved golf, watching sports with friends and spending time with his family. He was always available to help his family when called. He loved his animals dearly and has had many beloved cats and dogs over the years.
Jerry is survived by his father, Walter Ostrom and wife Erna, his mother Marilyn Torre and husband Arthur, his brother Dan Ostrom, his brother Michael Ostrom and wife Rachel, his brother John Ostrom and wife Cortney, his stepsisters Suzanne Capuano, Chrissy Lincoln, Carolyn Descarfino and husband Carl, Lisa Torre and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. A viewing will be held at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ 07424 on Thursday, April 11th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Notre Dame church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ 07006 on Friday, April 12th at 10 am. Please meet directly at church. Repass to immediately follow at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill at 118 U.S. Highway 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the Best Friends Animal Society at www.bestfriends.org/donate in honor of Jerry and his love for his pets. Dominick Restuccia (85), a long time resident of Little Falls, NJ passed away on April 2nd after a long illness. He was a beloved husband of 56 years to Kathleen Restuccia and devoted father to three daughters, Tamera Restuccia (Sheldon Diamond), Katherine Restuccia (Richard Matthews) Bernadette Restuccia (Kevin Jones) and grandfather to Emerson Diamond and Jayden Jones. His sister Catherine DiMaio predeceased him.
Born in Little Falls, NJ on November 15, 1938 to Antonino and Brigida Restuccia, Dominick attended Little Falls School Number Three Grammar School and Passaic Valley High School before joining his father to successfully manage Restuccia's Bread Bakery in Little Falls for over 25 years. His passion for baking then took him in a sweeter direction as the owner of Cookie Cupboard Cookies, in Fairfield, NJ, where he was continuing his training to become a Master Baker. He always enjoyed creating new cookie recipes and sharing his breads and baked goods with friends and family over many years of family celebrations. Dominick was a lifelong, faithful parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels church and a member of the Knights of Columbus 7784. Friends and family are welcome to gather on Wednesday, April 10th from 3-7 pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 11th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424. Please meet directly at church. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital - online at www.stjude.org or by mail at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For your convenience, envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours. Carolee Hammond-Barbaro, (62), of New Hope, Pennsylvania, passed away on the evening of April 1, 2024 peacefully in her home, known as Toad Hall, a historic property listed on the National Historic Trust.
Carolee was the beloved wife of Anthony Barbaro for the past five years. She was the dear sister and friend of Glenn Hammond, of Phoenix, AZ. Carolee was predeceased by her loving parents Charles W. Hammond who passed away in 1989 and Joan Hammond (nee Ditinick) who passed away in 1994. Survived by countless friends, neighbors & members of the New Hope community, 1st, 2nd & 3rd cousins, and an extended family by marriage. Born on May 23, 1961 to Charles and Joan Hammond in Paterson, New Jersey, Carolee lived in Wayne, New Jersey, attended Wayne Hills High School before moving to Yardley, Pennsylvania where she completed High School at Pennsbury. Carolee obtained her degree at Temple University and then moved New Hope, Pennsylvania where she has resided for the past 33 years. Carolee was an Occupational Therapist for Trenton State Psychiatric Hospital for 32 years where she devoted herself to helping countless patients and making a difference in the lives of many. Carolee was raised in the beliefs of St. John's Russian Orthodox Church in Little Falls, New Jersey, founded by her maternal grandfather and other family members of their generation. Carolee bred and showed Irish Setters, often placing Best in Show. Carolee was a passionate art collector and supporter of the arts, both local and major artists. She also enjoyed her horses and raced Little Leroy. Those she cherished were as diverse and eclectic as herself, her interests, and things she held dear. Carolee was a generous and fun-loving host to those she loved and enjoyed bringing together for both simple and elaborate gatherings at Toad Hall, sometimes even into the wee hours of the morning. Carolee was accomplished in creating beautiful landscapes at her home, mixing the usual with the special, as she did in all things throughout her extraordinary and beautiful life. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Bucks County SPCA, in honor of your love and friendship for Carolee. Donations can be made online at www.buckscountyspca.org or by phone at 215-794-7425 or by mail at Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931. |
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