All Obituaries

Catherine Ann Menninger (nee Giordano) of Western Springs, IL passed away October 11, 2021. She was 91 years old. Born in New York City, Catherine was raised in the Italian section of the Bronx. She was a resident of Western Springs, IL for over 50 years. Catherine is survived by her 5 children: Chris Menninger of Arizona, Cathy and Bill Kokontis of Illinois, Carl Menninger and Mike Schwartz of Washington DC, Carolyn and Tom Tucci of New Jersey, and Lisa Menninger of Utah, and her 7...

Dr. Robert A. Hands, Jr., 80, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home in Upper Saddle River, NJ. He was born February 2, 1942 and was the only child of Robert Adrian Hands Sr. and Caroline Jean White.  He lived in Rutherford, NJ until 6th grade when he moved to Upper Saddle River, NJ where he remained for most of his life. He graduated from Ramsey High School as Student Body President in 1960. He received his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth University and then graduated...

Joseph Barbera, age 94 of Lakewood Ranch FLA, formerly of Upper Saddle River, NJ, passed peacefully to heaven on June 17, 2022. Joseph was born in Jersey City New Jersey to Joseph J. and Teresa Barbera. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn, and his oldest son Joseph. He is survived by his children; Patricia, wife of William Whited of Mahwah NJ; Teresa, wife of Peter Desbets of Ramsey NJ; Thomas J. and his wife Carol of Metairie LA; and James M. of Ridgeville SC. He has 14...

Marie Claire Fodi (nee Skinner), age 89, passed away June 11, 2022. Marie spent most of her life in Upper Saddle River, NJ until recently moving to Union, KY to be closer to her son and grandchildren. She was a loving wife of 67 years, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother. She will always be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, and effortless ability to make her friends and family feel truly loved and cared for. Preceded in death by her son Gary Fodi. Survived by her husband John...

Salvatore Mario Iuliano, 92, passed peacefully Memorial Day, May 30, 2022.  Sal was born January 3, 1930, to Frank and Maria Iuliano,  who emigrated through Ellis Island from Sicily. He grew up in the Ridgewood section of Brooklyn, NY, the son of a Barber and a Homemaker.  Sal proceeded to attend The  Citadel Military College of South Carolina where he studied Chemistry, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1951. He later served as First Lieutenant in the Army during the...

Kevin Aquino, 53, of Oakland, NJ passed away on June 8, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth, his two sons Gavin and Ryan, his mother Kathleen, sister Deborah, brother Noel, and in-laws Ed, Eileen and Eddie Scholl. A memorial service will be held at Advent Lutheran Church, 777 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, NJ on Thursday June 16 from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM to be immediately followed by a church service.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

Robert E. Lee, 77, on June 11, 2022 of Upper Saddle River, NJ formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Beloved husband of Valerie. Loving father of Kathleen, Robert (Apryl) and Michael (Amy). Cherished grandfather of Harrison, Nate and Owen. Dear brother of Edward and Thomas. Also survived by his beloved dog Bailey. He was proud of his educational accomplishments. He was part of the revolutionary Bell Labs Team that developed the T-3 lines for business internet communications in the late 1960’s -...

Helen Louise Jicha, 96, of Ramsey, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022. She will be joining her late spouse Thomas, who died in 1988, in the afterlife. A native of New York City, she moved to New Jersey in 1996 to be closer to the family. She never lost her New York state of mind and loved to make visits to "downtown." She is the beloved mother of Thomas Jicha (spouse Patricia), Gregory Jicha (spouse Patricia) and Leslie Gail Bishop (spouse John). Other survivors...

Mellie A. Kozakiewicz (nee Masker) 84, of Mahwah, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 31, 2022. She was born to Jennie Van de Mark and Thomas Masker in Suffern, NY. After graduating high school in Tuxedo, NY, Mellie and Joe met working together at Artwire in Suffern. Mellie and Joe were married in 1956 at Immaculate Heart of Mary and raised their family in Mahwah, NJ. Mellie is predeceased by her parents, sister Jean Roefaro, and brothers Loten and Alfred Masker. She is...