All Obituaries

Carmine Henry Ianora, age 100, passed away on April 11th, 2021. He was born January 9, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY.  He was a long time resident of Bayonne NJ having moved there after the Brooklyn Navy Yard closed in the 1960s. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Rosalie Girgenti Ianora, and parents Angelina Gatti Ianora and Dominick Ianora, brother, Armand Ianora, sisters, Gloria Ianora, Concetta Gandolfo, Gilda (Jean) Steeneck, Olga Suppa, and son-in-law Louie Giordano and grandson...

Adam R. Jakubowski, 85, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born in Bayonne to the late Sophie and Adam F. Jakubowski, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Jakubowski was a welder for P.S.E. & G. for over 30 years before retiring in 2001. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post 229 of Roselle, NJ .  He also served as President for many years with the Polish Roman Catholic...

Thomas P. McMahon passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021, at Clara Maass Medical Center.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Margaret (nee: Considine) and Bernard McMahon and was a long-time resident.  He graduated from Snyder High School in Jersey City and the United States Postal Training Facility in Norman, OK.  He was a maintenance mechanic for the United States Postal Service for almost 40 years prior to retirement. Thomas was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol...

Madeline Matchko, 90, of Bayonne passed away on March 28,22021 at her residence. Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong resident.  Madeline was a secretary for Exxon International for over 36 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Exxon Annuitants and a member of the Rosary Society and Seniors Club of the former St. Joseph’s Church, Bayonne. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Joseph and Mary (nee: Danko); and her loving sister,...

Lois C. Elias (nee: Gartley), 94, passed away on March 25, 2021, at Monmouth Care Center, Long Branch. Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong resident. She was a telephone operator for Texaco, Bayonne, where she met her husband prior to becoming a wife and homemaker. Mrs. Elias loved bingo and trips to Atlantic City. Mrs. Elias was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Paul Elias; and her dear brother, Jack Gartley. She survived by her loving children, George (Michele), William (Mae),...

Leonard Robert Zakrzewski passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to the late Benjamin Zakrzewski and Wanda Zakrzewski (Gawrych) and lived his adult life in Bayonne, NJ. Leonard (Lenny) was an avid fisherman and a member of the Atlas Boat Club in Bayonne.  Lenny enjoyed watching Saturday afternoon college football with his sons and spending time with his dogs. Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Arlene (nee: Bobko); his beloved sons,...

Amelia Massarelli, affectionately known as “Babs,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born in Bayonne to the late Amalia (nee: Biondi) and Riccardo Massarelli and was a lifelong resident.  She was a teacher for the Elizabeth Board of Education for 33 years, retiring in 1987.  She then maintained a secretarial position with the athletic department of St. Peter’s University in Jersey City. Ms. Massarelli was a devoted parishioner of St....

Anne Kazazian (nee: Harris) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her Bayonne residence.  Anne was the daughter of the late Lillian and Henry Harris.  Prior to retirement, she was an associate in the Export Department at Ford Motor Company in Newark. Anne was an active member of The Young at Heart and the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved playing Bocce and competed for many years in the Bocce City League. Anne was predeceased by her beloved...

Michael Louis Contaldi passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Rose (nee: Visciano) and Peter Contaldi and was a lifelong resident.  He was a Union painter, District Council 711, for over 40 years. Mr. Contaldi proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and was a decorated war hero, receiving a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Service Medal. He was an avid hunter and...

Leo Berrigan passed away peacefully at his Toms River residence after a long illness.  He was born in Franklin, NJ to the late Mary (nee: Morris) and William Leo Berrigan and was employed by the United States Post Office for 32 years, prior to retirement. Leo had a love for football, and his favorite teams were Notre Dame & the Washington Redskins. He also loved landscaping around the yard when the weather allowed. Leo is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Mary Ann...