All Obituaries

  Paul McKenna, 84, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020 in his own home, in Kearny, NJ with one last gentle squeeze of the hand of his wife of 50 years, Maureen.  He was born on February 29, 1936 on the family farm in Coolmain, Monaghan, in County Monaghan, Ireland to James and Kathleen (McCann) McKenna. In 1957 with a bag of sporting books in one hand, his tool box in the other and a rosary in his pocket he sailed across the pond on the ocean liner RMS Queen...

Miss Elizabeth Fields died on  August 28, 2020, at Parker House Nursing Home, in Monroe Twp.  Miss Fields was born in Kearny, NJ, on October 6, 1933, to Felix and Bridie Fields, and spent most of her life in Kearny. She graduated from Saint Cecilia's high school, then attended college and graduate school at Saint Peter's college, where she obtained three master's degrees.  She worked for the US Department of Labor, in New Brunswick for many years before...

Mr. Jadir Veloso passed away in Morristown Medical Center on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was 70 years old. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 9-11:30 am. The funeral service will commence at 11:30am in the funeral home and interment will follow in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Born in Luz, Brazil Mr. Veloso had lived in Kearny for many years and worked in construction for Jack Green Homes, Kearny for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Simone (nee Pereira) and his...

Mr. Leopoldo Baute of Kearny, NJ passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at home w/ his family at his side. He was 78 years old. Born in Cuba, Mr. Baute lived in Kearny for many years. He had been a longshoreman for ILA  for  42 years until retiring. Relatives and friends may call in the Condon Funeral Home 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny on Tuesday, July 7, from 9-10:30a,  The funeral Mass will follow in St. Stephen's Church, Kearny at 11am.  Entombment will follow in...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Zlatko Kesic. He passed away in the evening of June 23rd, 2020 due to complications caused by COVID-19. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Vlado Kesic and Ivanka Kesic. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rosemary Colgan Kesic, and his daughters, Daniela and Katarina Kesic. As well as his brothers, Milan Kesic and Ivica Kesic, and their dear wives, Regina Kesic and Vera Kesic. His memory will live on with them and in...

Paul McCurrie a long time Kearny resident, passed away on May 15, 2020 in Newark, NJ.  He was 91. Private services are being held for immediate family.  Internment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, NJ. Born and raised in Kearny, NJ on Wilkinson Terrace, Paul graduated from Kearny High School in 1947.  From 1954‐1958 Paul served in the United States Navy as an Ensign aboard the USS Marias as its navigator. Upon completion of his tour he returned to school and completed his Law...

Dolores (Liz) McCurrie (nee Sweet) a long time Kearny resident,  passed away on May 12, 2020 in Newark, NJ. She was 91.  Private services are being held for the immediate family. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, NJ.  Born in Kearny Liz lived in Harrison and Bloomfield where she graduated from high school in 1947. At Bloomfield high she met her "Group of girls" who would remain lifelong friends over these many years, most recently celebrating her 70th...

  Irene Koziel (nee Howell), 93, of Galloway NJ, formerly from Kearny, died peacefully of natural causes on May 2, 2020 with her daughters by her side. While living in Kearny Irene had been an active parishoner of St. Cecilia's Parish where she was a member of the Cecilian Seniors and had served as treasurer and then President of the group. She had been a longtime resident of Kearny until moving to Galloway Twp. in 2002.  Mrs. Koziel had lived at Seashore Gardens Living...

Mrs. Dorothy Ponczek (nee Slapkowski) of Kearny passed away at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was 91. Born and raised in Jersey City, Dorothy was a 1945 graduate of St. Aloysius Academy. She moved to Kearny in 1968 and had worked as a realtor for Century 21 in No. Arlington until retiring. She was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Thaddeus Ponczek (1987)and her siblings Barbara and Walter Slapkowski. Dorothy is survived by her children Joseph, John and James Ponczek and...

Christina Isabella Burke-Lancaster (nee Graham), a former Kearny resident passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was 95.  Christina was born in Scotland and settled in Kearny, NJ for almost 70 years of her life.  Upon arriving in America, she worked as a private nanny and was also employed at Youth World Clothing Store in Kearny for many years. Christina devoted much of her time volunteering at West Hudson Hospital before it was permanently closed in 2004.  She was...