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Dagoberto Barroso
Nov 9, 2021
On Tuesday November 9, 2021, Dagoberto Barroso (known lovingly as Dago), passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in Montclair, NJ Dago was born in Aguacate, Cuba on August 14, 1931. He fled the island's oppressive Communist regime in 1969. He resided temporarily in Madrid, Spain awaiting his US VISA. While in Madrid, he met his beloved wife Carmen...
Marcy Fost
Nov 3, 2021
Marcy Fost of Bloomfield, 83, died at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. An extraordinary person and a unique wife, mother, grandmother and friend—not to mention sister, daughter, aunt and cousin—Marcy packed an enormous amount of love into her tiny frame. As one friend put it, “There will never be another like her.” She fought a lifetime of physical...
Paul-Henry Hyppolite
Oct 27, 2021
Celebrating the Life of Paul Henry Hyppolite Paul as he was more commonly known was born in Cap Haiti Haiti on October 31, 1960. He was the first child of Mario A. Hyppolite and Marie-Lucie née Lapommeray. Paul attended primary school school in both Cap Haitian and Port au Prince, where in Kindergarten he made a lifelong friend with Louis...
Nicoletta Lucian
Oct 27, 2021
Nicoletta Lucian, 92, retired Executive Secretary, recently of Roseland, NJ and Yorktown Heights, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 27, 2021. Nicoletta was born in Brooklyn, NY to Pasqua and Giuseppe LaFortezzo. She was married to her husband, Michael Lucian, until his passing. Nicoletta loved to travel. She was always loving, kind, and wise. Nicky was also known for...
Geraldine Emmolo
Oct 10, 2021
Geraldine Emmolo (born Girolama Pompea Manzo) emigrated from Cancello ed Arnone , Provincia di Caserta, to Newark NJ at the age of 16 in the summer of 1969. She would tell anyone who asked "they brought me here, don't ask me why". In 1974 she met her future husband Francisco ("Gino") through mutual friends. They married in the summer of...
Linda Scarlatelli
Oct 7, 2021
Linda (nee) Bolcato Scarlatelli, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2021, at the age of 95. In her earlier years, Linda worked for St. Thomas the Apostle School and Rectory in Bloomfield, doing what she loved most, cooking. From there, she went on to prepare meals for the Franciscan Friars in South Orange before retiring. During her...
Francis J. Helmstetter, Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Francis Joseph Helmstetter Jr. of Bloomfield passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully at home, spending his last days surrounded by his family. Frank was born on May 6, 1936 in Newark, NJ to Francis Sr. and Veronica (nee Grill). Frank graduated from St. Charles High School, Newark in 1954 and...
Rolando Carandang
Sep 2, 2021
Rolando Carandang, 75, of Lipa, Philippines, resided in Bloomfield, NJ, passed away on September 2, 2021, in Teaneck, NJ. Funeral service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9:30AM. Visitation will be held at Halpin-Bitecola Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday, September 6th and 7th from 4-8PM. Halpin-Bitecola Funeral Home will be...
Joan A Patrizo
Aug 18, 2021
Joan A. Patrizo, of Bloomfield, passed away on August 18th, 2021. She was 88 years old. Joan was a devoted parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield and belonged to the prayer group there. She enjoyed tending to her garden, travelling, and was an avid reader. Joan was predeceased by her husband Austin, in 2006; her two sisters,...
Louis N Ragin
Aug 18, 2021
Louis Nicholas Ragin, affectionately known to family and loved ones as Junior, 62 years old, of the Chelsea section of Manhattan, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2021, in his home. Funeral Service & Visitation will be held at 1284 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 on Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 3 pm to 7 pm at Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral...
Angelina M Lupico
Aug 14, 2021
Angelina M. Lupico, of Bloomfield, passed away on August 14th, 2021. She was 98 years old. Angelina was born in Kearny, NJ to Fred and Carmela Sierco, but lived most of her life in Bloomfield. While she had a part-time job, her main role was as wife and mother. Angie, as she was known to those who knew her, was...
Frances M Sax
Aug 12, 2021
Frances Mandell Sax was born in 1924 and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. During her teenage years and early 20’s, she lived at the New Jersey shore and worked a number of jobs doing secretarial work for the war effort. In 1947, she married Sander Sax of Bloomfield. They lived in Bloomfield for several years before moving to Clifton in...
Joan S Walsh
Aug 11, 2021
Joan S. Walsh (nee Philburn), of Bloomfield, died on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021. She was 85. "Joannie" was born in Kearny where she graduated high school, and then immediately started working as a key-punch operator in the Prudential Insurance Company in Newark. She worked for many years and retired from Dowell Insurance Agency in 2000. More recently, Joan enjoyed spending...
William Harahan
Aug 7, 2021
William B.Harahan William B. Harahan III, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 7. William was predeceased by his parents William and Margaret. William was the father of William Robert Harahan. William leaves behind his devoted siblings, Msgr. Robert E. Harahan; Elizabeth H. Szymczak and husband, Andy; Katherine H. DeBoer and husband,John; Meg Campana and husband, Rich , one niece...
Eric A. Goberman
Aug 7, 2021
Eric A. Goberman 1950-2021 Loving husband, son, son-in-law, girl dad, doting grandpa. Eric grew up in Washington, NJ. Eric beat the odds again and again. He lived with a heart transplant for 16 years, survived bladder cancer, and fought lung cancer for 6 months. He had so many obstacles, yet so much heart to keep living, and was always grateful...
Jack France
Aug 3, 2021
John William “Jack” France, 91 was born in Newark, NJ and then lived in Bloomfield, NJ for 64 years. He was a dedicated Army veteran, husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend. After serving in the military, Jack began a career in sales and was an avid crafter/woodworker. After retirement, he was a crossing guard in Montclair, NJ for 25 years...
Stephen Ciccone
Aug 3, 2021
Stephen J. Ciccone of Hamburg, NJ entered eternal life on August 3, 2021. He was 45. Stephen loved gardening, was an avid golfer, but most of all he loved, and treasured time with his family. Stephen was predeceased by his stepfather Michael LaRosa. He leaves behind his loving wife Samantha; children, Stephen, Alana, and Matthew; mother Dorothy LaRosa; father, Pat...
Nelly Dagher
Jun 29, 2021
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Nelly Dagher, a loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Nelly enjoyed cooking and entertaining for the holidays. What she held most precious was the time she spent loving and caring for her family. Nelly was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Dagher Dagher, her daughter Diana Chalet...
Kenneth von Schaumburg
Jun 24, 2021
Kenneth von Schaumburg July 27, 1932–June 24, 2021 Kenneth von Schaumburg, 88, of Clifton NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24,2021. He was a longtime resident of Bloomfield NJ. Ken was born in Bayonne NJ to Leo and Jean (Leonard) von Schaumburg. He is a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City (1950), Cornell University (1954) and Columbia Law...
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