Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Catherine Van Dusky, 82, of Fords, passed away at JFK Medical Center on November 29, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1941, in Keasbey. Catherine was the Head Secretary for the Middlesex County Public Safety and Health Department. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy, Class of 1958. Catherine was a longtime caregiver...

Nov 29, 2023

Rose Marie Sinatra, 97, of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Brandywine Living at Governors Crossing in Englishtown, NJ.

Born on June 6, 1926 in Brooklyn NY, she moved frequently between New York and New Jersey, in her youth, until finally settling down in Perth Amboy,

During her...

Nov 29, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ann Marie Seaman announces her unexpected passing on November 29, 2023. Ann was born in Perth Amboy but resided in Edison for her entire life. She will always be remembered as a loving sister to MaryAnn Matthiessen, and a caring aunt to her two favorite nephews, Christopher and Ryan Matthiessen....

Nov 28, 2023

Fritz G. Noel, 73, of Middlesex died November 28, 2023, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Born June 30, 1950 in Cayes, Haiti. Fritz has resided in Middlesex for the past 11 months and Irvington for many years.

Fritz G. Noel was a driving school owner and instructor who was very loved by...

Nov 27, 2023

Joseph John Lowich, 77, of Woodbridge, passed away at home on November 27, 2023.  He was born on May 16, 1946, in New Brunswick and was the son of the late Oliver and Margaret Lowich.  Joe was a Bartender for various nightclubs and bars in the Cliffwood Beach area.  He served his country faithfully in the Army...

Nov 26, 2023

Alyse Chavonne Johnson, 37, of Jersey City, passed away on November 26, 2023.  Born on January 11, 1986, to Michelle Johnson and Todd Smith, she was a Homemaker.

Alyse is survived by her son, Thomas Lemish; her parents, Michelle Johnson and Todd Smith; her sister, Jessica Brie Johnson; her aunts, Lisa Johnson, Denice Johnson, and Johann Johnson;...

Nov 24, 2023

Barbara Mary Zielinski, 85, of Fords, NJ passed from this life to her heavenly home Friday morning, November 24, 2023.

She was born in Newark, NJ, and had resided in Ford for 65 years.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Zielinski, in April 2023.

She leaves behind her three beloved daughters: Dorothy...

Nov 24, 2023

Meredith Janet Colón (Padilla) passed away peacefully and gained her angel wings on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 63.

Meredith was born on November 16, 1960, to her mother, Nélida Padilla, and father, Ruben Padilla, and was raised in Perth Amboy, NJ before moving to Puerto Rico to attend and graduate from college, la...

Nov 22, 2023

Ismael Jose Gomez-Mena, 72, of Perth Amboy entered-into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.  He was born in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic and lived in Perth Amboy for 30 plus years.  Ismael was a self-employed entrepreneur and had served in the Dominican Republic Military.

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Nov 20, 2023

John C. Springsteen, 75, of Fords, passed peacefully, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the JFK / Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison.

John was born on December 15, 1947 in Manhattan, New York and was raised in the Bronx. He was formerly of Westfield and had resided in Fords for the last 38 years. He was...

Nov 19, 2023

Robert W. Christensen, 69, of Fords passed away on November 19, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1954 in Fords.

Bob is survived by his partner of 25 years, Carol Le Tohic, of Fords; a sister, Linda Staples, of Du Bois, PA; three nieces: Donna Marie Regenye, Stephanie Rizzo, and...

Nov 18, 2023

Emily J. (Clees) McCracken, 87, of Woodbridge, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.  Born in Perth Amboy, on March 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William and Wanda (Baginski) Clees.  Emily was an Administrator for Food Services in the Woodbridge School District, retiring...

Nov 17, 2023

Elsie Theodorou, 91, of Edison, entered into eternal rest Friday November 17, 2023 at JFK Medical Center in Edison.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and has resided in Edison for the past 65 years.

Elsie was and Administrative Assistant in the Municipal Clerk's Office for 20 years before retiring in 2006.

She was a...

Nov 17, 2023

Doreen J. Hurst, 70, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Hackensack Meridian/ JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Born on October 13, 1953 in Staten Island, New York to Pasqual and Dora Brogna, she was raised in Edison. She was a 1973 graduate of Edison High School. It was in High School where she met...

Nov 15, 2023

Richard Rhodes, 63, of Fords, passed away at home on November 15, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1960, in Jersey City. Richie was a retired Sergeant Detective from the Union City Police Department. He was a graduate of Union Hill High School, Class of 1978. He was a fan of the NY Giants and NJ...

Nov 15, 2023

Richard A. Brodniak, 77, of Woodbridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Hackensack Meridian / JFK University Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Perth Amboy on March 18, 1946, he had resided in Woodbridge Twp. for the last 45 years.

He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, stationed in...

Nov 12, 2023

Paulette Vrobel, 81, of Fords, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.  She was born in Perth Amboy and resided in Fords for many years.  Paulette was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1960, and Lyons Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.

She...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert Mazur, 75, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Perth Amboy.

Rob was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY.  He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving from 1966-1972. Before entering active duty, he attended service training at the US Naval Training Center in Bainbridge,...

Nov 4, 2023

Denny Patrick, 79, of Edison, passed suddenly, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the JFK Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was formerly of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., and had resided in Edison since 1966.

He was a graduate of Woodbridge High School.

He was...

Nov 2, 2023

Eileen Gallo, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center in Somerset.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Eileen was the daughter of the late Guy and Hilda Cieparo Bowen.  She had been an invaluable asset to Roy's Buena Vista Restaurant in Jersey City where she worked as a...