All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Robert D. Duffy.  He died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 11, 2021. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Elizabeth, he was employed at Exxon Research, Linden, prior to retirement. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in Nuremberg, Germany. Robert was the proud son of Irish immigrant parents, Sarah (nee: O’Donnell) and William Duffy.  He was the devoted husband of 42 years of...

Alessandra Spagnolo passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born at Meadowlands Hospital in Secaucus, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Bayonne, where she attended Holy Family Academy.  A graduate of Montclair State University, Alessandra was a dental hygienist and a professor of dental hygiene at UMDNJ & Rutgers University.  Alessandra is survived by her loving mother,...

Anne Humen (nee: Switnicki), 96, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at her Bayonne residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Jersey City and was a long-time Bayonne resident.  She was a keypunch operator for Manufacturers Hanover Trust in Manhattan for over 20 years prior to retirement.  Mrs. Humen was a devoted parishioner of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society and often...

Thomas McMahon, 67, passed away at Bayonne Medical Center on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born in Long Island City, NY to the late Marie (nee: Pascali) and Michael McMahon, he had resided in Bayonne for over 50 years. He retired from the C.J. Murphy Fuel Oil Company, Bayonne, as an oil delivery driver in 2012. He was previously employed as a bus driver for the Red and Tan Line. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Inez (nee: Miksza) McMahon; and his dear sister, Laura Ragland. He...

Brian Sweeney, 55, of Toms River, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born in Bayonne, he resided there most of his life until relocating to Toms River five years ago. He was a boiler operator for Sanofi Genzyme in Ridgefield, NJ for 10 years. Brian is survived by his beloved mother, Patricia (nee: Trumpore) Pawlak;  and his dear sister, Karen Sweeney. He was predeceased by his father, Brian J. Sweeney;  and his stepfather, Eugene Pawlak. A funeral...

Raymond Manley, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his Bayonne residence with his family at his side.  Born in Jersey City, he resided in Bayonne for over 50 years. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Hudson Steel Tool & Die Company, Jersey City. He was also employed at Exxon for 11 years. Ray proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman and crabber and took pride and joy in teaching his...

Bernard “Jay” Jablonski passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021, at his Bayonne residence with his loving family by his side. Jay was born in Bayonne to the late Bernard and Agnes Jablonski and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Bayonne Technical High School, Jay was employed by Public Service Electric & Gas Company and worked as a Helper, Line Foreman, Troubleman and Division Line Supervisor with a work force of 200 employees.  He received a commendation...

Ann “Nancy” M. Downie (nee: Hughes) passed away peacefully at her Bayonne residence on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Mary (nee: McGinley) and James Hughes, was a long-time Bayonne resident. A graduate of St. Dominic’s Academy, Nancy was a customer service representative for NJ Bell Telephone Company for over 30 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to the gym with her dearest friends. Nancy was...

Jack E. Graham passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Elizabeth (nee: Miller) and Charles Graham and was a lifelong Bayonne resident.  He was a warehouseman for McKesson Chemical in Woodbridge prior to retirement.  Mr. Graham proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Air Force and was awarded a Bronze Star for his valor in a combat zone. He was a member of the American Legion Post 456, Stewartsville.  He was...

Ava Jane Finnerty, 72, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Ava was born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, and was a teacher for 44 years, 34 of those years at Bayonne High School. Before BHS, Ava taught in Jersey City at Sacred Heart and St. Paul’s Schools.  Ava attended Henry Harris School and then graduated from John M. Bailey School in Bayonne. She attended St. Dominic Academy in Jersey City, where she graduated in 1966. Ava then...