All Obituaries

Dianne L. Kelly " It is with great sadness that the family of Dianne Lorraine Kelly (75), of Ramsey NJ, announce her passing on June 2, 2023. Born January 11, 1948 to Mildred and Richard Swift, Dianne grew up in the Parkchester neighborhood in the Bronx, NY with her sister Virginia. Dianne grew up enjoying her summers in New Milford, CT. In her adult life, she was ever-devoted to her family.  She was the class mom in her childrens’ classrooms, the President of the...

Doris E. Catanzariti, 96, on May 31, 2023 of Ramsey. Beloved wife of the late Gus Catanzariti. Loving mother of Joan, Richard, Robert, Fred and Laura. Cherished grandmother of Joan, Jessie, Sam, Tara and Glenn. Adored great-grandmother of Conrad, Oscar, Felicia, Celina and R.J. Doris was a resident of Cedar Crest for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family, her dog and traveling with her friends.  Visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 from...

Charles V. Seal, Jr. 81, on May 25, 2023 of Orange County, NY. Charles was a veteran of the US Army 1966-1968. He spent many years in the waterworks industry and was the owner of Multi-Water Construction Products up until the time of his passing. He was very dedicated to his work until just a few months before his passing. Was an active and giving father and mentor, spending many years coaching all his children's soccer teams.  Enjoyed sharing his hobbies with his children in...

Dennis Robert Kaufman, 74, passed away on May 29, 2023, in his home in Ramsey, NJ, after battling prostate cancer. Dennis was born in the Bronx, NY, to Anna and Charles Kaufman. He grew up in White Meadow Lakes, NJ, with his sisters Evelyn, Adele, Laura, and Lisa. As a child, he enjoyed spending time in his father's candy store; as a teen, he ran track, played tennis and studied chess. In 1970, Dennis earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Villanova University,...

Francis A. Gilligan, 91, formerly of West Milford, NJ entered eternal life on May 25, 2023 and was reunited with his wife Josephine. Francis was the loving father to his daughter, Kathleen Latz and sons and daughter-in-laws; Kevin, Donna, Brian & Laura. He is predeceased by his son-in-law Scott Latz. He was the adored grandpa of Austin, Kevin, Erin, Mackenzie, Jack & Catherine. Francis was a graduate of Fordham University and was in the ROTC. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a...

Andrew “Hippie” Burns, 75, of Port Orange FL, formerly from Ramsey NJ passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2023. Loving husband, father, stepfather and Pop-pop, he is survived by his wife Barbara Burns, son Matthew Burns, Tracy Burns (wife of Matthew), grand-daughter Anastasia Burns, and stepsons Damian Guimond and Preston Perkins. Andy was a gentle soul with a big heart and no matter where you went or who you spoke to, someone always knew “Hippie.”  He enjoyed...

Josephine Klomburg, 85, of Allendale, NJ, passed away on May 14, 2023. Josephine was raised in Garfield and later moved to Allendale where she raised her family. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anna De Michele. She was a longtime parishioner of Guardian Angel RC Church in Allendale. Josephine worked at Northern Highlands Regional High School and the Upper Saddle River school system. Josephine loved and cherished her family. She enjoyed making memories during family vacations,...

Irene M. Papp (nee Spatz) passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the age of 70 on May 8, 2023, in Ramsey, NJ.  Formerly of Guttenberg, adored “Mimi” to Julianna, Olivia, Sarah and Luke; beloved wife to Richard for 52 years; loving mother to Jessica and Justin; dear sister to Susan, Robert, Scott, Joyce, Carleyn, Kari Ann and Michael; mother in law to Angela and Sunny-James; and highly regarded member of the Ramsey community. Visitation will be held 2-6pm on...