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Orazio Vitulano, 85, Wyckoff Resident
WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Orazio Vitulano, of Wyckoff, died on Sunday, Jan. 22. He was 85.
Born in Molfetta, Italy, Vitulano lived in Hoboken before he moved to Weehawken, where he was a longtime resident, and where he and his wife raised their six children. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of the ILGWU Local No. 10 in New York City, before he retired in 1998.
"Ray could always be seen in front of his home on Gregory Avenue, in Weehawken, tending to his property and that of his neighbors," information from the funeral home noted. "His greatest joy was hi…
Catherine Marturnano, 99, Lifelong Elmwood Park Resident
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Catherine Marturnano, of Elmwood Park, died on Tuesday, Feb. 7. She was 99.
Born in Passaic, Marturnano had been a lifelong resident of the borough. She worked for ADP in Clifton for 12 years, before she retired.
She is survived by her children, Catherine Cooney and Theresa Rullo; grandchildren Shannon and Alycia; and sister Hermina Mankiewicz. She was preceded by her husband, Thomas.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, 274 Market St., in Elmwood Park. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. on Monday from the funeral home,…
Neil R. Young, 63, Oakland Resident
OAKLAND, N.J. -- Neil R. Young, of Oakland, died on Monday, Feb. 6. He was 63.
Born in North Bergen, Young spent his career as a research chemist, beginning with Degen Oil in Jersey City, then Sun Chemical in Carlstadt and finally ending his career at SIKA in Lyndhurst. His work produced several patents.
He enjoyed collecting art and going to fairs, galleries and art shows.
Young is survived by his wife Kathy; siblings Gaye Sable and Roger Young; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, Alice and Leo Young.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at…
Agnes McAvoy, 76, Wood-Ridge Resident
WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- Agnes McAvoy -- a Wood-Ridge resident, formerly of Manchester and Hasbrouck Heights -- died on Tuesday, Feb. 7. She was 76.
Born in Hoboken, McAvoy was a waitress at Inger's Restaurant in Hasbrouck Heights, before she retired. Previously, she had worked at ShopRite in Hasbrouck Heights.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth McAvoy; children Kenneth McAvoy and his wife Dona, and Kim Samarelli and her husband Cosimo; and six grandchildren.
McAvoy was preceded by her parents, Michael and Carmela Totaro, and her siblings, Angelina Lisa and Frank Totaro.
Visitation will…
Thomas C. Decker, 83, New Milford Resident
NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Thomas C. Decker, of New Milford, died on Wednesday, Feb. 8. He was 83.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, Decker was a retired carpenter of Columbia Roofing, in Bergenfield. He was an avid motorcyclist who loved riding trips to Bear Mountain and the Jersey shore.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Decker; children Pam McClure and her husband Bob, Julie Smerdon and her husband Rob, Susan Roberts, and Richard Roberts; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Decker was preceded by his sons, Thomas Decker Jr. and Eric Russell, and his brother, David Decker.
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Maddalena Dente Gentili, 96, Hackensack Resident
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Maddalena Dente Gentili, of Hackensack, died on Tuesday, Feb. 7. She was 96.
"Our beloved mother and grandmother was a woman of love, strength and a peaceful heart," information from the funeral home noted. "Her love, sacrifices, support and dedication will never be forgotten."
Gentili is survived by her children Giacomo, Leo, Isa and Arina, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her son, Giacomo.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service, 397 Union St., in Hackensack. The…
Rose E. Barry, 51, Former Dumont Resident
DUMONT, N.J. -- Rose E. Barry -- a Weehawken resident, formerly of Dumont -- died on Tuesday, Feb. 7. She was 51.
Born in New York City, Barry graduated from Seton Hall University and then earned a law degree from New York Law School. She spent her career in the financial services sector, with J.P. Morgan, Macquarie Group, and most recently as vice president of compliance with Neuberger Berman in New York City.
"Not only was she an aunt to her beloved nieces and nephews, she was like an aunt to many other children," information from the funeral home stated.
She adored all of th…
John 'Duce' Tarabocchia, 81, Cliffside Park Resident
CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- John "Duce" Tarabocchia, of Cliffside Park, died on Tuesday, Feb. 7. He was 81.
Born in Croatia, Tarabocchia was a longshoreman with Local No. 1 in Newark, before he retired.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mirella (Tarabokija) Tarabocchia; children Albino and his wife Mary, John and his wife MaryJane, MaryGrace Rosenberger and her husband Arthur, and Mathie Tripani and her husband Lillo; and grandchildren Dennis and his wife Nicole, Zach, Samantha, Jonathan, Vanessa, Lindsay and A.J.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at the A.K…
Oceania F. Profe, 98, Englewood Cliffs Resident
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- Oceania F. Profe, of Englewood Cliffs, died on Sunday, Feb. 5. She was 98.
Profe was a longtime employee of Prentice Hall, and in retirement, she volunteered as the First Reformed Church's secretary for nearly 40 years. "She was a faithful servant of God, loving friend and a very capable person," information from the funeral home noted.
She is survived by many friends and neighbors. She was preceded by her parents, Erick and Frieda, and her brother Siggy.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home, 1601 Palis…
