All Obituaries

William Ramirez-Galeano, a longtime resident of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, entered eternal life on January 25th, 2020, he was 57. William was born December 31st, 1962 in Bogotá, Colombia to Efraín Ramirez and Cecilia Galeano. On December 2nd, 1990, he married his best friend Myriam Garces. For many years they worked in real estate together. William is survived by her and their three daughters Daniela, Melanie, and Nicole. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, January...

Marie Romano was 84 years old when she passed away Thursday, January 16th surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in the Bronx, Marie and her husband Eugene moved to New Milford in 1969 where they raised their family. She worked in the New Milford High School cafeteria for many years before retiring. Marie was a long-time parishioner of the Church of the Ascension in New Milford. Marie is survived by her beloved husband Eugene of 64 years, a daughter Karen Martino and her...

Crescencio Royce Paes, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Bergenfield, New Jersey on January 11, 2020, a year after been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Born on May 21, 1943 in Goa to the late Joseph and Felicia Paes, Royce was an avid trumpeter, having first picked up a trumpet while in school and not letting go of it well into his golden years.  His yearning for faraway lands combined with his calm and persevering nature, would take him...

Bruce Caplin was 56 years old when he passed away Friday January, 10th. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, Bruce lived most of his life in Tenafly, New Jersey. He was passionate about technology, especially computer graphics and he loved music, Bruce was a drummer for many years. He is predeceased by his parents Frank Caplin and Rose Marie (nee Mercaldo) Caplin. Bruce is survived by his brother Jeffrey Caplin and a host of friends. Funeral services are private.

Kathy Meyer, 64, of Sebastian, FL formerly of New Milford, NJ passed on January 8, 2020 as the result of a long chronic illness.  She is survived by her sister, Susan Meyer and beloved pets, MiuMiu and Oliver as well as many loved "family" and friends. Early in life she became a dental technician, being trained on the job.  She took a brief hiatus to build office furniture, which she excelled at.  She returned to "making teeth" ending her career at the VA...

Murphy III, John J, 73 of Rochelle Park, formerly of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2020.  Beloved husband of Barbara Murphy.  Loving father of Donald Fiorese and his wife Helena, Allison Fiorese, and Michele Castro and her husband Ignacio.  Cherished Grandfather of Hunter, Alicia, Michael, Jenna, Ashley, David, Kelsey and Julian.  Great Grandfather to Mason.  He is survived by his sister Maureen Gallagher and several nieces and nephews. He will be...

Born on February 13, 1942, in Angat, Bulacan, Philippines, Benny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Graduating from University of Santo Tomas, with Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and earned his Masters Degree from the University of the Philippines.  After teaching as a professor for 10 years at UST Engineering, together with his wife, Benny migrated to New Jersey in 1974.  He worked for Becton Dickinson as a Materials Engineer for a few years....

Lodicea E. Morales, 71, of Woodside NY formerly of Indang, Cavite, Philippines, passed away on December 31, with her loving family by her side.  She taught Social Studies for 33 years at Ashi High School in Tanza, Cavite.  Lodicea was predeceased by her late husband Oscar Morales.  She is the devoted mother of Len Morales, Redon Morales and Charisse Morales-Acosta, proud grandmother of Sebastian and Olivia Morales, loving sister of Ben, Zeny, Rebecca and Joven and dear friend...