All Obituaries

  Francisco Nogues passed away the morning of November 14th, 2020. He was 94. He was born in Cuba in 1926 and lived near the city of Santiago de Cuba in the town of El Crucero. In 1965, he took his family to Spain for a short time due to communism before settling in Newark, NJ, for the remainder of his life with his wife and children where he worked as a mechanic in the Longshoremen's Union at Port Elizabeth/Newark.  He loved this country and was always very...

  Barbara Anne Cavelli, 69 years of age, a long-time resident of Kearny, NJ died suddenly at home on Monday, November 2, 2020. For forty plus years, Barbara taught school at St. John’s in Jersey City and retired 2 years ago from teaching at Classical Academy Charter School in Clifton, NJ. Barbara traveled extensively, and brought her knowledge, experience, and unique style to opening the young minds of her students. She most enjoyed teaching social studies and science. She was an...

Nestor “Nick” Tolentino, 62, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Kearny, New Jersey where he lived for the past 33 years. He leaves his wife, Flordeliza (Celestino) Tolentino, his daughter, Lirra and sons, Kody and Nicko. Nestor was born in Tarlac, Philippines. In June of 1985, he immigrated to the United States where he started in Harlem Hospital Center as a Registered Nurse. In March 1986, he moved to Kearny, New Jersey and started anew at St. Michael’s where he would...

  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...

Francis (Frank) T. Mahon, 82 of Kearny NJ, died on Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was born in Jersey City NJ  to the late  Francis & Elizabeth Mahon. He was a graduate of Seton Hall Prep of West Orange NJ. He was a life long resident of Kearny NJ. He was in the Army Reserves & worked at Exxon Chemical for 35 years.  He is survived by his  beloved  wife, Janet (Schumacher-Honor) and his children, Mary Beth Citarell (William) of Hopewell...

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...