All Obituaries

Anthony Coco, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his Bayonne residence with his family at his bedside. Mr. Coco was born in Newark to the late Mary (nee: Falgares) and Louis Coco and was a long-time Bayonne resident. Mr. Coco was a truck driver for the City of Newark prior to retirement. He is survived by his loving wife, Philomena (Nee: Sanzo); his dear sons, Anthony (Angel), Ronnie Louis ( Jannette) and Marc Anthony Coco; his cherished grandchildren, Ronnie, Jr. ,...

Lois Farley (nee: Buttner) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Arbor Glen Long Term Care Center, Bridgewater.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Agnes (nee: Duffy) and George Buttner and was a lifelong Bayonne resident. Mrs. Farley was a cashier for ShopRite for 25 years.  She also worked at New York Telephone prior to her tenure at ShopRite. Mrs. Farley was a Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1612 and was also a...

Ivy Laverne Fein (nee: Hitchen) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Wilhelmina (nee: Mastic) and Harry Hitchen, moved to Jersey City then returned to Bayonne in 1995. Mrs. Fein was the Vice President of Import/Export Operations for H&M Clothing Designers International for many years prior to retirement.  She was also a regional supervisor of 14 restaurants in the Maryland and Virginia area. Mrs....

Emery “Jimmy” Puskas passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at his Brick residence.  He was born in Woodbridge to the late Louise (nee: Kocsis) and Joseph Puskas and was a long-time Jackson resident, prior to relocating to Brick. He was the Director of Maintenance of the Aviation Department for Johnson and Johnson in West Trenton, prior to retirement. Jimmy was a member of the American Legion Post 348 and the Recreational Fishing Alliance Mr. Puskas proudly...

Edward J. Murphy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his Bayonne residence at the age of 92.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Catherine (nee: Flynn) and William Murphy and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of Holy Family Academy, Class of 1946, Mr. Murphy proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army assigned to the Sasebo military base in Japan from 1946-1947 after the surrender of Japan in World War II.  For his service, he was...

Mary Rose Appel (nee: Ferrante) passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Carmela (nee: Perri) and Serafino Pietro Ferrante and was a Bayonne resident for 34 years. Mary was a Spanish teacher at Bayonne High School and also worked in Public School #14 and the South Plainfield School District. She was a warm and generous person and touched the lives of her family, friends and students. Mary is survived by...

It is with great sadness that the family of Denise Marie (nee Cafiero) Vitale, 62, formerly of Jersey City/Bayonne, NJ announce her passing on September 13, 2020. Denise passed peacefully at her home in Stuart, FL after a brave battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born to Alice and John Cafiero on October 16, 1957, Denise graduated from Bayonne High School and went on to have a very successful career with the federal government. She worked at the Military Ocean...

Carey E. Devery, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at CarePoint Health at Bayonne Medical Center.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Barbara (nee: Swody) and Carey E. Devery, Sr. and was a lifelong Bayonne resident.  He was a supervisor at Maidenform for 20 years prior to retirement.  Carey was an avid fisherman, loved being outdoors and enjoyed gardening.  He was also a passionate New York Giants fan. Carey is survived by his beloved wife of 34...

Marguerite A. Scott (nee: Byrne) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at her Manchester residence surrounded by her family and holding her husband’s hand.  She was born in Jersey City to the late Margaret (nee: McIver) and James P. Byrne, of Bayonne, and was a long-time resident of Manasquan and Brick, prior to recently relocating to Manchester. Marguerite was a speech pathologist serving many school districts in the Central Jersey Shore area, including the...

Mary M. Gallagher (nee: McNulty) passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains.  She was born in New York City to the late Mary (nee: Edwards) and Peter J. McNulty and was a resident of Cranford.  She was a customer services representative for the Avenue as well as Liberty Paper, Sizes Unlimited and Pengad. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Cornelius J. Gallagher.  She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter,...