All Obituaries

Michelle Anne Macaluso passed away suddenly on Monday, July 22, 2019.  She was born on August 9, 1981 in Brooklyn, NY to Theresa (nee: Ryan) and Frank Macaluso and was a resident of Bayonne. Michelle is survived by her cherished son, Anthony Touhey; her beloved mother, Theresa Macaluso; her dear step-mother, Donna Macaluso; her loving siblings, Melissa Macaluso, Joey Ambrose, Theresa Macaluso, Sean Paul, Lisa Macaluso, Jesse Macaluso and Alexis Macaluso; her beloved...

Margaret Jean “Tootsie” Williams (nee: McInenly) died peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Margaret (nee: Brooks) and Charles McInenly and was a lifelong resident.  Margaret was a secretary for the Bayonne Board of Education for over 30 years and previously worked at First Savings and Loan for 15 years.  She was also a member of the Young at Hearts. Margaret is survived by...

On July 7, 2019, the world lost a kind and gentle soul, John Marks. He died in Bayonne Hospital. John lived in and loved Bayonne his entire life. He endured many medical problems for a long time and did so with bravery and grace. Many years ago he worked at Judicke’s making donuts. He was a very good woodworker, helped by his friend Emil. They made lovely bird houses and small tables. He was an avid wrestling fan and favored John Cena. He also loved Roscoe the dog near his Aunt...

Josephine Dziedzic passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Joanna (nee: Najbur) and Francis Dziedzic and was long-time Bayonne resident, prior to moving to Staten Island. Josephine is survived by her loving niece, Donna Keehl, Patricia Small and Celeste Jennings; her loving nephew, Matthew (Jay) Dziedzic; her cherished grand nephews, Jeff Clifford and Bill Small; her adoring grand nieces, Jennifer Hagfors and Jessica Dziedzic; and loving great grand...

Mary Maida (Nee: Driscoll) passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bayonne to the late Jesse (nee: Fletcher) and John Driscoll and was a lifelong Bayonne resident.  She was a legal secretary for the Bayonne Board of Education. Mary was a long-time parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, a member of the Young at Hearts, and she also enjoyed playing mahjong. Mary was predeceased by her loving husbands,...

Bridget “Birdy” Ludlow (nee: Gaughan) passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019.  Birdy was born and raised in Jersey City and was a Secaucus resident for two years.   She was a graduate of Jersey City State College and was a registered nurse, working at Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital for ten years.  She also worked for the City of Jersey City and then as an aide to her late father, William Gaughan. Birdy is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Ludlow; her...

Judy McDonald (nee: Mahon) passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Helen (nee: Spinelli) and James Mahon and remained a resident for most of her life. Judy was a graduate of Jersey City State College and a passionate educator for almost 30 years, serving the Horace Mann community for 25 years, where she was a recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award.  She was a member the Bayonne Historical Society and also was a...

John “Jack” Foye passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Overlook Hospital, Summit. He was born in Jersey City to the late Mary (nee: Nolan) and Thomas Foye and was a long-time Bayonne and Avon-By-The-Sea resident.  A graduate of St. Michael’s High School and Seton Hall University, Jack was an insurance adjuster for State Farm Insurance Company, Cranford, for 46 years.  Jack proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Army and was...

Catherine Komoski (nee: McLaughlin) passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Forestdale, MA. She was born in Bayonne, to the late Ellen “Helen” (nee: Sullivan) and Robert A. McLaughlin and was a proud lifelong resident of the city she loved. Mrs. Komoski was a parishioner of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church since childhood. She took much pride and comfort in her faith as well as her Irish heritage. Mrs. Komoski is survived by her...

William P. Smiejan passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Rose (nee: Minarik) and Stephen Smiejan and was a lifelong resident.  William was a 1976 graduate of Jersey City State College where he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Chemistry. He was a supervisor for Cargill, Inc. in Port Newark from 1985 until 2001.  Prior to his employment at Cargill, he worked for Castor Oil in Bayonne, U.S. Testing in...