All Obituaries

Aida Iris Rodriguez passed away peacefully Saturday, October 12th. Born in Puerto Rico, Aida came to New York as a young girl. She lived in Manhattan most of her life before settling in New Milford in 1989. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Felipe Rodriguez in 1999. Aida was the loving mother of Frances Lopez and her husband Frank and Aida Orshowitz and her husband David. She was predeceased by many late brothers and sisters only to be survived by her brother Jose Miguel Soto. Aida...

Giuseppe DePalo was 88 years old when he passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 1st surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Giovinazzo, Italy, Giuseppe immigrated to the United States at the age of 16. He lived and worked in the Little Italy section of New York City for many years before settling in New Milford. Gieseppe was the co-owner of Caruso's Fruit Exchange on Mott Street for over 50 years where he supplied many of the area's restaurants with fresh...

Michael P. Zitt passed away suddenly Sunday, September 29th at the age of 55. Born in Weehawken he lived in West New York for many years before settling in New Milford in 2001. Michael retired from the West New York Police department as Captain after 27 years of service. He loved to travel and was an avid Giants fan but his real passion was cooking. Michael was a professionally trained chef as a graduate of the New York Restaurant School. Michael was the beloved husband of Agnes L....

Margaret Mary “Peggy” Stimola (nee Farrelly) of New Milford was 98 years old when she passed away peacefully at home Sunday, September 29th. Born February 11, 1921  County  Cavan, Ballyjamesduff, Ireland, Peggy immigrated to the United States in 1939 to Washington Heights, NY. She later moved to Teaneck before settling in New Milford in 1974. Peggy was a dedicated and caring healthcare provider at Holy Name Medical Center for over 30 years. Formerly a parishioner of St....

Robert J. Wieme of New Milford was taken home on eagle‘s wings on Saturday, September 28, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanne M. Wieme of 43 years. Robert was a kind, gentle soul who lived his life through music and education. He was an avid advocate of the arts as a father  figure and mentor to many children during his tenure with the Garfield Board of education for over 30 years  after having served in the Army Band and graduating from William Paterson...

Concetta “Connie” Emelia Randazzo of New Milford was 93 years old when she passed away peacefully Sunday, September 15th. Born in New York City, Connie was a longtime resident of New Milford. She was the Executive Secretary to the Comptroller for the Aetna Life and Casualty Company, New York City, upon graduating high school until her retirement.  Connie was predeceased by her father Anthony Randazzo, her mother Antonette (Rotella) Randazzo, her sister Felicia Finno,...

Donna Bruchmann wasn’t just like any other mom – she was a super mom. Growing up, I could always count on her to be there for me no matter what – from cheering me on at every tennis match, rain or shine, to quizzing me on history facts, she was my biggest supporter and friend.  She was the mom that always knew when to call – she had that sixth sense of knowing when my sister or I needed to hear a funny story or be reminded that she loved us. Donna had a passion...

Marie (Mimi) Moreno, wife of the late Arturo Moreno, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, passed away on August 26, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born to the late Pierre and Anna (Nedellec) Galand in Châteauneuf-du-Faou, Brittany, France on January 16, 1925. She is survived by her daughter Anne Marie Price (Earl), their children Sam and Maggie, son David Moreno (Nancy), their children Alex (Chelsea), Eric and Joe. While her parents had moved to the US, she remained at school in France. After...