All Obituaries

Richard G. Nugent of Bayonne passed away at CarePoint Health Bayonne Medical Center on Wednesday November 24th, his 86th birthday.  Richard is survived by his devoted son, Richard M. Nugent, loving daughter-in-law Joan and cherished grandchildren Clare, Kate, Evan, Gavin and Annemarie Nugent.  Richard was the beloved husband for 40 years of the late Anna Marie Nugent (nee:  Malloy), and was also predeceased by his loving parents, Helen (nee:  Seymour) and Richard...

Rita C. McKeon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Center for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains, NJ. She was born in Bayonne, NJ to the late Felicia and Henry Morawick and was a long-time resident of Bayonne. She was a graduate of Bayonne High School as well as New Jersey City University (NJCU) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Master of Arts in Nursing Education. Ms. McKeon was a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse, especially as a School Nurse for...

George R. Lavelle, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, at his Bayonne residence.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Mae (nee: Darlymple) and Walter Lavelle and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Lavelle was a patrolman for the Bayonne Police Department, retiring after over 26 years of service and was a bus driver for the Bayonne Board of Education for 17 years. Mr. Lavelle proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Air Force.  He was Past Worshipful...

Sandra Hernandez, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Emerson Health and Rehabilitation Center, Emerson. Born in New York City to the late Carmen (nee: Ramos) and Domingo Sanchez, Sandra resided in Bayonne for many years. She was a charity care case worker at Bayonne Medical Center prior to retirement. Sandra is survived by her loving children, Cynthia Frankel, and her husband, James, Jessica Carroll, and her husband, Shawn, and Alberto Rivera, and his fiancé, Stacy;...

Eugene M. Wisniewski, 86, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Center for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains, NJ.  He was born in Jersey City to the late Barbara (nee: Wodarski) and Matthew Wisniewski and was a Bayonne resident for over 65 years.  He was a general sales manager for Approved Fire Protection Company, South Plainfield, prior to retirement.  Mr. Wisniewski proudly served our nation as a member of the United States Navy, which included time on the Battleship...

Jaime Francisco, 48, of Jersey City passed away suddenly on October 7, 2021. Born in Cape Verde, Africa, he had resided in Jersey City for many years. He was a boiler operator for Owens Corning, Kearny. Jaime is survived by his loving children, Xander, Zaniya, Jardel, and Zadonni Francisco; his devoted former wife, Gizel Flecha; his Shu Shu bear Alyzah Hope; his dear brother Carlos; and many dear relatives and friends. A viewing will take place on Thursday evening at the Bayonne Memorial...

Scott P. Dillin, 61, passed away from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) on October 8, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, he moved to New York City in 1988 and returned to Bayonne in 2020 to be near family and friends.  Scott worked for the New York Police Department for 19 years and spent many years in various Narcotics Divisions, which took him undercover, and retired in 2007 as a Detective in  the Boro Manhattan South, Homicide...

Joseph P. Finnerty passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Bayonne Medical Center.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Dorothy (nee: Murray) and Patrick Finnerty and was a lifelong resident.  A Marist graduate, Joe was the chief echocardiogram technician for New York Presbyterian Hospital for 35 years.  Prior to his time at New York Presbyterian, he was a hairdresser in Staten Island. A member of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Joe served as...

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...