All Obituaries

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...

Alessandra Spagnolo passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born at Meadowlands Hospital in Secaucus, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Bayonne, where she attended Holy Family Academy.  A graduate of Montclair State University, Alessandra was a dental hygienist and a professor of dental hygiene at UMDNJ & Rutgers University.  Alessandra is survived by her loving mother,...

Anne Humen (nee: Switnicki), 96, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at her Bayonne residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Jersey City and was a long-time Bayonne resident.  She was a keypunch operator for Manufacturers Hanover Trust in Manhattan for over 20 years prior to retirement.  Mrs. Humen was a devoted parishioner of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society and often...

Thomas McMahon, 67, passed away at Bayonne Medical Center on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born in Long Island City, NY to the late Marie (nee: Pascali) and Michael McMahon, he had resided in Bayonne for over 50 years. He retired from the C.J. Murphy Fuel Oil Company, Bayonne, as an oil delivery driver in 2012. He was previously employed as a bus driver for the Red and Tan Line. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Inez (nee: Miksza) McMahon; and his dear sister, Laura Ragland. He...

Brian Sweeney, 55, of Toms River, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born in Bayonne, he resided there most of his life until relocating to Toms River five years ago. He was a boiler operator for Sanofi Genzyme in Ridgefield, NJ for 10 years. Brian is survived by his beloved mother, Patricia (nee: Trumpore) Pawlak;  and his dear sister, Karen Sweeney. He was predeceased by his father, Brian J. Sweeney;  and his stepfather, Eugene Pawlak. A funeral...