All Obituaries

Eleanor Frances Ann O’Donnell passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born in Bayonne, NJ to Catherine Desiderio and Harold Sullivan in 1924. Her brothers/sisters-in-law are: Harold/Marie Sullivan (both deceased), Thomas/Irene Sullivan and Edwin (deceased)/Carolyn Sullivan. Eleanor moved to Jersey City as a young child and lived on Cator Avenue in the Greenville section. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and graduated from Snyder High School, the youngest student in her class....

Clare Powanda (nee: Murray) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 at her Bayonne residence.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Mary (nee: Sugrue) and Raymond Murray and was a lifelong resident.  She was a legal assistant for Morgan Stanley, New York, for over 30 years, and was a 9-11 World Trade Center Survivor. Clare was a devoted parishioner of Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, serving on numerous committees, including the Liturgy and Carnival...

Mark Harrington, 62, passed away on May 4, 2021, at his Bayonne residence. He was born on July 6, 1958 in Jersey City to the late Thomas and Catherine Harrington. A graduate of Bayonne High School, he went on to run the family business, Harrington’s Auto Body and Repair with cousins Daniel Harrington and Charles Harrington.  He spent almost all of his free time in Lavallette cruising on his boats, working on racecars, and spending time on the beach, but most of all, he...

There are few people in this world who pass through like a comet: a celestial anomaly that yields the world to stop in its tracks, illuminate the eyes of those lucky enough to catch a glimpse, and disappear into the cosmos. Brian Law was such a person; a bright, shining star whose presence lingered; a massive presence, evoking a sublime sense of comradery. Everyone he met was his new best friend. And like staring at a comet and basking in the luminescence of its passing, Brian’s life...

Florentin Gonzalez, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Jersey City Medical Center. He was a native of Guatemala and had resided in the United States for over 40 years. Before retiring, he worked for Hartz Mountain Industries, and prior to that, worked as a self-employed taxicab driver. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his beloved wife, Maria (nee: Orantes); his loving children, Amparo Adornetto, Ana Velez, Carmen Condi, Yolanda Sagastume, and Andrea (Patty), Antonio,...

Ricardo (Richard) Traba, 86, of Bayonne passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home with his family at his bedside.  Mr. Traba was born in Spain and resided in Bayonne for over 46 years. He was a self- employed engineer. Mr. Traba is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee: Raiola); his loving children, Rick Traba, and his wife, Christin, Jaime Traba and Silvina Williams, and her husband, Mark; and his cherished grandchildren, Brady and Casey Traba, and Patrick and...

James S. (Jim) Pullaro – cherished husband, father, and Pappy – passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Phillipsburg.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Gertrude (nee: Lynch) and Joseph Pullaro and was a long-time resident.  Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (nee: Campbell); his loving children, Jimmy and his wife Shannon, Jeffrey and his wife, Amy, and Brian and his wife, Robyn; his cherished grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew,...

Mary G. Meaney passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 with her loving daughter at her side.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Ellen (nee: Sharkey) and Patrick James Gallagher and was a lifelong Bayonne resident. Mrs. Meaney had a long and fulfilling career as Teacher, Reading Specialist, Child Study Team member, and Principal for over 45 years prior to retirement.  In her retirement, she supervised student teachers for several years for her alma mater NJSU. She was a...

Carmine Henry Ianora, age 100, passed away on April 11th, 2021. He was born January 9, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY.  He was a long time resident of Bayonne NJ having moved there after the Brooklyn Navy Yard closed in the 1960s. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Rosalie Girgenti Ianora, and parents Angelina Gatti Ianora and Dominick Ianora, brother, Armand Ianora, sisters, Gloria Ianora, Concetta Gandolfo, Gilda (Jean) Steeneck, Olga Suppa, and son-in-law Louie Giordano and grandson...

Adam R. Jakubowski, 85, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born in Bayonne to the late Sophie and Adam F. Jakubowski, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Jakubowski was a welder for P.S.E. & G. for over 30 years before retiring in 2001. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post 229 of Roselle, NJ .  He also served as President for many years with the Polish Roman Catholic...