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Ciccolella, Joseph, 50, of Totowa, NJ, formerly of Ridgefield, NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on February 2nd, 2012. Beloved son of Clara Ciccolella (nee D’Agostino) and the late Joseph Ciccolella. Survived by his devoted family: his brothers, John Ciccolella and his wife Dawn, David Ciccolella and his wife Tricia, and Thomas Ciccolella and his wife Morvarid. His sisters, Jacqueline Laurenzano and her husband Joseph, Annie Esposito and her husband James, and Maria Correra and her husband Anthony. Joseph is also survived by his nieces Alexandra, Juliana, Kayla, Ciara and Isabelle, and his nephews Joseph, Jeremy, Anthony, Nicholas, James and Thomas. Joseph lived everyday with energy, even after he was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. He was an inspiration and a source of strength to all who knew him. Joseph’s family would like to thank everyone who assisted him during his life, especially his extended family and friends at North Jersey Developmental Center. Joseph touched many of our lives in a special way and he will always live in our hearts. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield (201) 945-5032 on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9PM. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:15AM to attend the funeral mass at St. Matthew’s RC Church, 555 Prospect Ave., Ridgefield on Tuesday at 10:15AM. Entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Joseph’s Children‘s Hospital, c/o Foundation Office, P.O. Box 29000, Newark, NJ 07101 www.stjosephshealth.org. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Gillease, Bertha E. (Birdie), 89, formerly of Ridgefield, NJ, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at her apartment in Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Ridgefield for forty-five years where she was active in the community and made many beloved friends. Beloved mother of Janet Emily Gillease of Philadelphia, PA, wife of the late Robert Gillease, cherished cousin of the late Myrt McConser and beloved friend of Florence Kilpatrick of Maywood, NJ. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 3:00-5:00 at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ (201) 945-5032. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Birdie may be made to Friends of the Library, Ridgefield Public Library, Ridgefield, NJ or to Cathedral Village Employee’s Appreciation Fund, 600 Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia, PA. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Fallo, Philip A., of Ridgefield, NJ, entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2012 at the age of 88. Devoted husband of Marion Fallo. Beloved father of Phil Fallo Jr. of New York City and his wife Rebecca Tyler, Christopher Fallo of Hackensack, and Geraldine Fallo of Hoboken. Loving brother of Frieda Kozarich of Lyndhurst. Phil was a devoted Roman Catholic. He was very active parishioner of St. Matthew’s Church, Ridgefield, serving in the past as parish council president, member of the Holy Name Society and the Eucharistic Adoration Group, coordinator of Lectors and founder and coordinator of the Funeral Ministry Team. He also served as treasurer of Senior Citizens of Ridgefield, was a member of the American Legion Post 221, Ridgefield and served on the Board of Education, Ridgefield. He was also a US Army Veteran of World War II. He was distribution manager of consumer products for Smithkline Beecham, Clifton. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ (201) 945-5032 on Sunday from 2:00-6:00PM. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Monday at 9:15AM to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday at 10:15 AM at St. Matthew’s RC Church, 555 Prospect Ave., Ridgefield. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew’s Church, Ridgefield. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Corvino, Daniel Vincent, of Little Ferry, NJ, entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2011 at the age of 41. Beloved son of Daniel Dominic Corvino of Little Ferry and the late Patricia. Loving brother of Jason Corvino of New York City. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield (201)945-5032 on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:00 AM to attend the funeral service there on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Final prayers will follow at Cedar Lawn Crematory, Paterson. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Taliercio, Katherine F.,93, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly Palisades Park, died December 9th. Loving sister of Adam Taliercio of Ohio, Camille Taliercio, Columbia Celentano, Mary Dragovich, and Ruth Wagner, all of Palisades Park. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation Mon. 2-4 & 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Tues. 10 AM St.Michael’s, PP to Madonna Mausoleum, FL. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Eckel, Adam Kenneth Eckel, Jr., 85, formerly of Little Ferry, NJ, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Rolling Hills Care Center in Lebanon, NJ. He was the son of deceased Adam and Clara Eckel of Little Ferry, NJ. He is survived by sister Alice Eckel Albanese and brother- in-law Thomas of Palisades Park and brother Donald Eckel and wife Zina of Paramus. He is also survived by 4 nieces and 6 nephews and 8 grand nieces and 6 grand nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the wake at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ on Wednesday, November 9th from 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 10th at 10 a.m. at Blackley Funeral Home. Interment will be at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ARC of NJ. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Diercks, Manfred W., of Ridgefield, NJ, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2011 at the age of 83. Born in Hamelwoerden, Germany, he came to the United States in 1955. Manfred was a pressman for Gannett Suburban Newspaper, NY. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Ridgefield, and a member of the AMT Oestener Club, North Bergen, NJ. Devoted husband of the late Edeltraude who died in 2001. Loving brother of Harold of Toms River, NJ, the late Karsten August, and the late Guenther. Dear brother-in-law of Irmgard, and other brothers-in law and sisters-in-law. Loving uncle of Loretta, Sylvia, Svenja, Karsten-Helge, and many other nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Beloved companion of Lonny Klinke of Rockaway, NJ. Cremation was private. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 11 AM to be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Slocum & Prospect Avenues, Ridgefield, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Ridgefield or to Fritz Reuter Altenheim, North Bergen. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Karadontes, Michael G.,of Westwood, NJ, formerly of Palisades Park, entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2011 at the age of 54. Beloved son of Mary (nee Jounakos) of Palisades Park and the late William who died in 2008. Loving brother of Peter Karadontes of Palisades Park, and Polly Murtagh of Las Vegas, NV and her husband Chris. Cherished uncle of Andrew Murtagh of Middletown, CT and his wife Naomi, Christina Murtagh of Las Vegas, and Simone and Jackie Karadontes of Las Vegas. Dear great-uncle of Brian and Natasha Murtagh. Visiting Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00PM at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield, NJ (201) 945-5032. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Monday at 10AM to attend the Funeral Service at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church, Fairview on Monday at 11AM. Interment to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ascension G.O. Church, Fairview. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Mac Donald, Timothy John, of Ridgefield, NJ, formerly of Forked River, NJ, died suddenly on October 10, 2011 at the age of 53. Beloved son of Barbara Mac Donald of Ridgefield and the late Philip who died in 2008. Loving brother of Phyllis Krivy and her husband George of Fairview, and Thomas Mac Donald and his wife Karen of Rockaway Boro. Beloved father of Jeanette Mac Donald of Toms River and Kyle Mac Donald of New Milford. Cherished uncle of Michelle, Michael and Stephen of Fairview and Jamie Mac Donald of Rockaway Boro. Dear nephew of Howard Carpenter of North Carolina and Warren Carpenter of Florida. Treasured owner of his feline friend Missy. Tim was a professional machinist and carpenter for T. Mac Donald Construction, Forked River. He was a member of the Nathan Hale De Molay Chapter, and a member of the Whitehead Masonic Lodge and the Mariner’s Masonic Lodge #15, Barnegat, NJ. He graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1976. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield (201) 945-5032 on Friday from 5 to 9 PM with a Masonic service at 8 PM. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday at 9AM to attend the funeral service there at the funeral home on Saturday at 10AM. Final prayers to follow at East Ridgelawn Crematory, Clifton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Bach, Margot R., of Ridgefield, NJ, entered into eternal rest on October 11, 2011 at the age of 88. Devoted wife of the late Udo H. Bach. Beloved mother of Christina Corbiscello and her husband Nicholas L. Corbiscello of Westwood, NJ. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas C. Corbiscello. Margot had been an accounting secretary for many years for John Waldvogel of Ridgefield. Cremation will be private. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church, Slocum & Prospect Avenues, Ridgefield. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Bonsignore, William, of Ridgefield, NJ, entered into eternal life on October 7, 2011 at the age of 92. Devoted husband of the late Rose who died in 2009. Beloved father of Florence and her husband Richard Deming of Montague, NJ, Robert Bonsignore and his wife Pat of Virginia, and Dennis Bonsignore and his wife Gail of New Milford. Dear brother of the late Alfred of Oradell, the late Vera Davis of North Bergen, the late Frances Martin of Toms River, and the late Jenny Bonsignore of Fairview. Cherished grandfather of Todd, Scott, Michael, David, Rachael and the late Heather. Loving great-grandfather of Joshua, Jonathan, Christopher, Cailey, Brandon, Meaghan and Felicia. William had been a self-employed jeweler. He was a member of Gideons International for 43 years, a member of Fairview Gospel Church, Fairview, NJ, and a former member of Bible Baptist Church, Hasbrouck Heights. He served in the US Army in 1943. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ (201) 945-5032 on Monday 4-8 PM. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10AM to attend the funeral service there on Tuesday at 11AM. Interment to follow at Ridgefield Cemetery, Ridgefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
DiVincenzo, Dorothy L. (nee White), of Ridgefield, NJ, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2011 at the age of 84. Devoted wife of the late Philip M. who died in 1995. Beloved mother of Philip and his wife Jaine, Frank, and Michael and his wife Evangelista, all of Ridgefield. Loving sister of Marilyn Gibson of Washington Township. Cherished grandmother of Donna, Michelle and Marc. Dorothy was a loving housewife. She was a dedicated parishioner of Saint James Episcopal Church over the years, serving as bookkeeper, member of the Vestry, Sunday School Teacher and sexton. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield, NJ (201) 945-5032 on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Friday at 9AM to attend the funeral service at St. James Episcopal Church, 514 Abbott Avenue, Ridgefield on Friday at 10AM. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, Englewood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Ridgefield. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
O’Carroll, Deborah (nee Mulvihill) of Teaneck, NJ, formerly of Leonia, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2011 at the age of 67. Devoted wife of the late Patrick A. O’Carroll. Beloved mother of Siobhainn O’Carroll Lopez and her husband Thomas of Hewitt, NJ, Cathy O’Carroll of Ridgefield Park, NJ, Patrick O’Carroll of Florida, and the late Brian O’Carroll. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Caitlyn, Michael, Erin, Lilly, Brandon and Kylie. Loving sister of Mary, Tom, John, Pats, Willie, Donald and Eileen. Deborah had been a waitress at River Edge Diner. She was a parishioner of St. John’s Church, Leonia. Visiting at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield, NJ (201) 945-5032 on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 AM to attend the funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Leonia on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Ridgefield Cemetery, Ridgefield, NJ. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Mazan, Mary (nee Skaza), of Ridgefield, NJ, formerly of West Rutland, Vermont, passed away on September 28, 2011 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Stanley L. Mazan. Dear mother of Lawrence and his wife Bonnie, Mark and his wife Claire, and the late Richard Mazan. Adored grandmother of Mark Sean, Tianna and Christopher Ryan. Dear sister of the late Frances Orzello, the late Joseph Skaza, and the late Stanley Skaza. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mary was a parishioner, member of the Bereavement Ministry and the Rosary Society of St. Matthew’s RC Church, Ridgefield. She was also a member of the Seniors of Ridgefield, was part of its Choral Group, and member of the Ridgefield Chapters of AARP and of the Holy Name Medical Center Auxiliary. Visiting hours at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield (201) 945-5032 on Sunday from 2 - 6 PM. Relatives and friends to gather at the funeral home on Monday at 9:15 AM to attend the funeral mass on Monday at 10: 15 AM at St. Matthew’s Church, Ridgefield. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Scimeca, Beatrice Grace (nee Bono), of Ridgefield, NJ, formerly of NYC and Brooklyn, NY, entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2011 at the age of 99. Devoted wife of Vito Charles Scimeca of Ridgefield. Beloved mother of Joan Esposito and her husband Ed of Glen Rock, NJ. Loving sister of Lillian Quartararo and the her husband the late Vincent, Vincent Bono and his wife Lucille, Catherine Mates and her husband Gregory, the late Frances Licata and her husband the late Michael, the late Joseph Bono, and the late Mary Graves and her husband Roy. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Esposito and his wife Nora of Troy, NY, and Nicole Spencer and her husband Christopher of Hawthorne, NJ. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Beatrice was a parishioner and Rosary Society member of St. Matthew’s RC Church, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the VFW, Ridgefield, and a member of the Campfire Girls. When her husband retired, they became active members of the Seniors of Ridgefield and the AARP. Beatrice enjoyed dance and exercise class as well went on many day trips and vacations with them. Visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Ave., Ridgefield (201) 945-5032. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:15 AM to attend the funeral mass on Thursday at 10:15 AM at St. Matthew’s, Ridgefield. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW of Ridgefield or the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.
Ruppert, Richard M., 50, of Lodi, NJ, formerly of Ridgefield, died September 7, 2011. Beloved Brother of Donna Ruppert and Frank McCloskey. Father of Richie Ruppert, Jr., Jennifer and Jamie DeRobertis. Fiance of Debbie. Dear Friend of Allen Bender. Grandfather of four. Also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Friday 10:15 AM at St. Matthew’s Church, Ridgefield. Cremation will be private. Please send your condolences by clicking on the "Condolences" link above.









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