Obituaries

Jan 11, 2022

George J. Ratel Jr., 78, of Iselin, passed away at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy on January 11, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1943, in the Ironbound section of Newark. He fought a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. George worked at Burry Biscuits for 48+ years, a career he very much enjoyed. An avid NY...

Jan 10, 2022

Capt. William Douglas Ball, 62 of Fords passed suddenly on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Born on July 2, 1959 in Red Bank, NJ, He was formerly of Matawan, NJ, before moving to the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp. NJ, 23 years ago.

He proudly served his country as...

Jan 9, 2022

Obituary of Kenneth Bruce Matto Kenneth Bruce Matto, 68, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Community Medical Center in Toms River. Ken was born in Perth Amboy to the late Steve and Ethel Matto. He has one brother, Rodney Matto of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ken was a graduate of the Bethany Theological Seminary in Dothan, Alabama...

Jan 9, 2022

Gary Lehman, 81, of Edison, passed away on January 9, 2022, in JFK Medical Center. He was born in Perth Amboy on July 5, 1940. Gary was a Truck Driver for Seleski Trucking in Perth Amboy. He volunteered for the Salvation Army and was always willing to help out anyone.

Gary was predeceased by his wife, Helen...

Jan 9, 2022

Luz Eneida Hiraldo-Velez, 53, of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, after a long courageous battle with ALS.

Born on December 3, 1968, in Paterson, NJ, and raised in Jersey City, where she graduated as Valedictorian of Lincoln High School.

She was an...

Jan 9, 2022

Maureen M. Murray, 61, of Perth Amboy, passed away on January 9, 2022, at Raritan Bay Medical Center. She was born in Newark, NJ on September 19, 1960. Maureen was a Registered Nurse at Raritan Bay Medical Center.  She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School and received her Nursing Degree from Middlesex County College. Maureen was a...

Jan 9, 2022

Phyllis Rosen, of Fords, passed away on January 9, 2022.  She was 88 years of age.

Phyllis was a homemaker and worked as a secretary at Middlesex County College in the Departments of Community Education; Admissions; Physics; and Hotel, Restaurant, & Institution Management for many years prior to her retirement. She loved to...

Jan 9, 2022

Gerard Thomas Egatz, 68, of Metuchen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on January 9, 2022.  Born on February 11, 1953, in Passaic, he resided in Metuchen for the last 20+ years. Gerry is survived by his beloved daughters, Stephanie Margaret and Bridget Helen Egatz; and his beloved son, Alexander Gerard Egatz. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Flynn...

Jan 6, 2022

Lena Federico (nee Serio), 87, of Edison, passed away at JFK Medical Center in Edison on January 6, 2022.

Born on Staten Island, NY, to the late Vincent Serio and Esther Thompson Serio, she had resided in Edison for the past 60 years. After graduating Port Richmond High School, Lena took some college...

Jan 5, 2022

Philip Charles Taglianetti, Sr., age 74, of Edison, NJ, was called home by God, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at JFK Medical Center.  Born on  January 29, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, Phil was the oldest son born of the late Rocco and Caroline (Morlano) Taglianetti.  Phil met the love of his life, Angela, at age 15 and together they built...

Jan 5, 2022

Obituary of Allan Julius Szucs Allan Julius Szucs, 74, of Fords sadly passed away late Wednesday evening, January 5th, 2022. He was born June 11th, 1947, in Perth Amboy to the late Julius and Philomena Szucs. He graduated from Woodbridge High School 1965. From his youth, Allan assisted his father Julius with Szucs' Service Station and later continued in his...

Jan 4, 2022

Aysia I. Mitchell, 23, of Fords, passed peacefully at her home, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, after a long courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born in Hackensack, NJ, and had resided in the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp., for the last 20 years.  Aysia was a graduate of Woodbridge High School,...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary A. Logan (nee Burke) died peacefully at home on January 3, 2022, at the age of 99.  Born to Patrick J. and Rose Burke, she was a life-long resident of Perth Amboy.  She attended St. Mary's grade school and high school and the Drake Business School.  Mary was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a...

Jan 2, 2022

Lorraine A. Saksinsky (Savage), 84, of Perth Amboy died Sunday January 2, 2022, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Lorraine was born and raised in Perth Amboy. After graduating Perth Amboy high school Lorraine was a loving homemaker, she did enjoy her part time job working as a clerk for Bradley's department store. She...

Jan 1, 2022

It is with much love and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ann Angeline on January 1, 2022.  Born on September 3, Cheryl is survived by her heartbroken siblings, Dave Annun (Peggy), Nanette Owsiany (Michael), Ray Annun (Marisa).  Proud Aunt to David, Michael (Melissa), Stephanie, Andrew and Alexander and great nephews Zachary and Landon.

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Dec 31, 2021

Dawn Marie Anderson, 55, of Fords, passed away on December 31, 2021.  Born December 18, 1966, in Jersey City, NJ, to Rosemary Anderson, Dawn grew up in the city with her mother and siblings.  She was always a free spirit and before graduating from Dickinson High School, she managed to move out of her childhood home to...

Dec 31, 2021

Obituary of Ronald L. Wasko Ronald L. Wasko, 83, of Fords, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home. Mr. Wasko was born in Perth Amboy to the late Peter G. and the Mary Salada Wasko and had lived all of his life in Fords. He was employed as a maintenance man with Moldieco Plastic Products Inc. in Keasbey...

Dec 31, 2021

Edison - Carol R. Governale, 77, of Edison, passed away at JFK Medical Center on December 31, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1944, in New Brunswick. She was a Bus Aide for the Edison Township Board of Education. Carol was a member of the American Legion in Edison. She enjoyed going to the beach...

Dec 30, 2021

James William Flanagan, 78, passed away peacefully at Roosevelt Care Center in Edison on December 30, 2021. He was born in Newark on August 2, 1943.

James is predeceased by his brother Michael Flanagan and his sister Julianne Ravaioli. He is survived by his loving sisters, Rosemary McCann, Joan Flanagan, and Patricia Dalessandro.

A memorial...

Dec 29, 2021

Clotilde Gonzales-Munate, was a 66 year old woman who was adored and loved by many, she was a native of Perth Amboy.  She passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Princeton. Born in Lima Peru to the late Domingo Gonzales-Monteblano and Dalia Munate-Mejia, Clotilde was a very hard working woman throughout her life. While she was in Peru she worked...