All Obituaries

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:...

Vincent J. Calienni, 96, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away on November 6, 2022. Mr. Calienni was born in Union City to the late Lucia (nee: Arcomano) and John Calienni.  He was the owner of Calienni Auto Paint and Body Supply Company, Jersey City, for many years before retiring. Mr. Calienni proudly served the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Calienni was predeceased by his beloved wife, Florence (nee: Maio) Calienni; his dear sister, Clara Hamod;...

On 27 October 2022 Archimede F. Schifano of Bayonne was at last called home.   Born to first-generation Americans Giuseppe (Joe) Schifano and Rose Spinelli-Schifano on 23 February 1932, Archimede would see the depths of America’s Great Depression and its noble efforts in the second World War before serving honorably in Korea.   A proud graduate of both Snyder High School (‘50) and Seton Hall (associates ‘56), Mr. Schifano would return home to Jersey...

Susan Jean Thoms died Monday, October 10, at her home in Toms River, New Jersey. Born in St. Paul’s Greenville Parish in Jersey City, she attended the Academy of St. Aloysius from kindergarten through her high school graduation in 1966.   Majoring in elementary education at Jersey City State College, she first began teaching at Our Lady of Victories Parish School. Upon moving to Toms River, she continued as a teacher in the public elementary schools there, retiring in...

The tavern lights turned off for Vito Colasurdo, Sr. on October 12, 2022.  Vito is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sally Colasurdo (D’Agui), his son, Vito Colasurdo, Jr., daughter-in-law, Sarah Colasurdo, his sister, Lois Ceraolo, and Fanny, the aloof family dog.  Vito was a Hudson County guy through and through. He was born at Bayonne Hospital on October 4th, 1945 to Amelia (“Millie”) and Louis Colasurdo, with his twin sister, MaryAnn. He lived on 16th Street...

Kenneth Chandler,81 , passed away suddenly on October 9,2022 at Jersey City Medical Center. He was born in Manhattan to the late Catherine (nee: Brown) and Kenneth Chandler and resided in Jersey City for many years. Mr. Chandler served our country both in the US Coast Guard and US Air Force. He retired from the US Postal Service in Kearny as a supervisor after 31 years . He is survived by his loving sister, Geraldine Kee and her children, Veronica  Jones, Kenneth,  David and Daren...

Margaret Kakalec (nee: Craig) passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022, at CareOne at Livingston.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Agnes (nee: Armstrong) and Albert Craig and was a long-time Bayonne resident.  Mrs. Kakalec was a homemaker and fostered many children. Mrs. Kakalec was predeceased by her former husband, Arthur.  She is survived by her loving children, Arthur, Robert, George (Vicky), Richard, William, Donnie (Delia), Marie and Dorothy “Ellie”...