All Obituaries

Thomas Lee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019, in his Manhattan apartment.  He was born in the Bronx to the late Catherine (nee: Hickey) and William Lee and was a life-long resident of New York City. Tom retired from a full career at the phone company before teaching for ten years in the New York City public school system. Tom is survived by his immediate family: loving wife, Joan Giambusso, beloved sons Andrew and Simon, and daughter-in-law Katy; as well as his large...

Nicholas Bulka, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at his residence in Columbia, Maryland.  He was born in Bayonne and was a long-time resident prior to relocating to Maryland.  He was a truck driver for F&A for 35 years. Mr. Bulka was a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph's Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council #371. He was also a member of the Fathers’ Clubs at Marist High School and Holy Family...

William James “Bill” Hastings passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Born and raised in Jersey City to the late Louise Matilda (nee: Budd) and George Braker Hastings of Stony Point, NY.  He was a longtime Bayonne resident and local business owner. Mr. Hastings was a graduate of St. Aedan’s Grammar School where he also served the church as an altar boy, and later a graduate of Dickinson High School.  After proudly serving the nation as a Private -...

Gail Sugzda passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident. Gail was employed at Best Foods for many years and was a custodian for the Bayonne Board of Education, retiring in January of 2013. Gail was the devoted daughter of the late Euphemia Rhode; and loving sister of the late Patricia Mack.  She was the loving niece of Ann Szyskowski and Joseph Sugzda (Mickey); the best friend of Stanley B. Mack, Jr.; the dear...

John C. Nadrowski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at CarePoint Health at Bayonne Medical Center.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Harriet (nee: Dombrowksi) and Chester Nadrowski.   John worked as a CT technician for Robert Wood Johnson Rahway, Bayonne Hospital and Christ Hospital.  He also worked for General Motors. John was a devoted member of the Bridgemen. John was predeceased by his beloved son, the late Jarrett “Moe”...

Kathryn Fedors, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019, at Peace Care at St. Ann’s, Jersey City.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Anna (nee: Korch) and Vasily Fedors and was a repair technician for Western electric for 44 years, retiring in 1985.She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Bergen Point Seniors and the Royal Arcanum. Ms. Fedors is survived by her dear brother, Robert Fedors, Ph. D.; and several loving nieces and nephews.  She was...

Ednamae T. Olsen passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Edna Mae (nee: Duff) and Harold Olsen and was a long time Bayonne resident.  Ednamae was a manager at Verizon in Newark for 32 years, retiring in 1989, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Ednamae is survived by her loving siblings, Harold Olsen (the late Helen) Daniel Olsen (Mary), Dorothy Lundberg (Thomas) and Denise Shine (Kenneth); her dear friend, Liz...

Patricia M. Haggerty (nee: Faughey) passed away suddenly on Monday, December 3, 2018.  She was born in the Bronx to the late Mary (nee: Duffy) and Owen Faughey.  She was an employee of Exxon, Linden, for over 20 years and was also a receptionist for Pamrapo Savings and Loan. Mrs. Haggerty was a devoted parishioner and active member of Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church.  She was a member of the Rosary Society and involved in numerous church...

Eleanor Barbito passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Theresa “Victoria” (nee: Sakowski) and John Barbito and was a lifelong resident.  She was the office manager and bookkeeper for Palmer Contracting, Jersey City. Ms. Barbito is survived by her son, Richard Capitano; her  loving grandchildren Michele Monaco, Michael Capitano and Amy Capitano; many cherished great grandchildren; her dear sister, Jeanette...

Antonia Rodriguez (nee: Valentin) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  She was born in Cuba and came to the United States over 70 years ago.  Antonia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Felix Rodriguez; and her loving son, Felix Rodriguez, Jr.  She is survived by her beloved children, Alfredo Rodriguez, and his wife Blanca, Nancy Rodriguez and Nereida Rodriguez; her cherished grandchildren, Jessica Torres, Karina, Alexis and Junito Rodriguez; her adoring...