All Obituaries

Peter P. Santoro passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Theresa (nee: Lachman) and Domenico Santoro and was a lifelong resident.  He was a chemical operator for ICI in Bayonne prior to retirement. Peter was an avid comic book fan and card collector, especially Spiderman, and a big fan of the Byrds and the Yankees.  He was also a devoted animal advocate. Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (nee: Micek) Santoro; his loving...

Ruth G. Geraghty (nee: Wilson) passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at her Orlando residence.  She was born in Brooklyn to the late Ruth (nee: McKee) and David Wilson and was a long-time Bayonne resident prior to relocating to Florida.  She was a school teacher for the Jersey City Board of Education for 15 years prior to retirement.  She was a member of the Bayonne Quilting Club. Mrs. Geraghty was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Geraghty. She is survived by her...

Rocco L. DiAntonio, DMD passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  Born in Staten Island, he was a graduate of Villanova University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  He was the owner of the Bayonne Smile Center.  He was recognized as a New Jersey Monthly Top Dentist and was devoted to continuing the legacy of the practice.  He was a member of the Unico Club. Rocco is survived by his loving wife, Gina (nee: Condo) DiAntonio; his beloved...

Dorothy A. Devaney (nee: Klotz) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Jersey Shore Medical Center.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Selma (nee: Peters) and Harry Klotz and was a long-time resident, prior to relocating to Manasquan. She was a cashier of the City of Bayonne Tax Department. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jackie Devaney. She is survived by her loving daughter, Colleen Craig, and her husband, Jim; and her...

Linda M. Bunting (nee: Garrison) passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Joyce (nee: Eckert) and Richard Garrison and was long-time Bayonne resident. She was a dispatcher for IMF Distributors.  Mrs. Bunting is survived by her beloved husband, Kyle O. Jones; her loving children, Christi, Megan and Danielle Bunting; and her dear siblings, Richard Garrsion, Jr. and Sandra Mackintosh. Private services were under the direction of Bayonne...

Camille Giordano (nee: Tranchese) passed away peacefully at her Bayonne residence on Sunday, December 4, 2022.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Nicoletta (nee: Lentini) and Pasquale Tranchese and was a lifelong resident.  She was a homemaker and worked as an aid for the Bayonne School System.  She excelled at cooking and was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Giordano was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernard Giordano; and her beloved...

Patricia A. Lawler, (nee: Lynch) 73, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on November 4, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1949 in Jersey City to the late Edward Francis and Mary Doris Rennert Lynch. Raised in Bayonne, she was a graduate of St. Andrew’s Elementary School and Holy Family Academy. She then graduated from Elizabeth General Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Patricia is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Lawler; loving sister Marie Lynch Connell; and cherished...

Yancell M. Morales Estevez, 43, passed away on Sunday,  November 20, 2022 at her Bayonne residence with her family at her side. She was born in the Dominican Republic to Wilson Morales Alvarez and the late Ramona Isabel Ruiz Morales. She has resided in Bayonne for many years. She was last employed by Home Essentials, Jersey City, as an Assistant Manager. Yancell is survived by the love of her life, Alberto Estevez; her cherished daughter; Mia Isabella Morales Estevez; her...

Ellen M. Visone passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at her Bayonne residence surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Bayonne to the late Eleanore (nee: Schaefer) and Henry Moskal, she was a long-time Bayonne resident.  A graduate of Bayonne Hospital School of Nursing, Ellen received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from St. Peter’s College.  She spent most of her career as a staff nurse at Bayonne Medical Center and also worked for Dr....

Andrew Annunziata passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Spring Grove Rehabilitation Center, New Providence.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Vera (nee: Saturno) and Andrew Annunziata and was a lifelong resident.  He was a maintenance worker for NJ Transit prior to retirement. Andrew was an avid New England Patriots fan, always enjoyed a day at the racetrack, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia (nee:...