All Obituaries

Eleanor Barbito passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Theresa “Victoria” (nee: Sakowski) and John Barbito and was a lifelong resident.  She was the office manager and bookkeeper for Palmer Contracting, Jersey City. Ms. Barbito is survived by her son, Richard Capitano; her  loving grandchildren Michele Monaco, Michael Capitano and Amy Capitano; many cherished great grandchildren; her dear sister, Jeanette...

Patricia M. Haggerty (nee: Faughey) passed away suddenly on Monday, December 3, 2018.  She was born in the Bronx to the late Mary (nee: Duffy) and Owen Faughey.  She was an employee of Exxon, Linden, for over 20 years and was also a receptionist for Pamrapo Savings and Loan. Mrs. Haggerty was a devoted parishioner and active member of Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church.  She was a member of the Rosary Society and involved in numerous church...

Agnes G. Sciubba (nee: Monahan) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 3, 2018.  She was born in Jersey City and was a lifelong Bayonne resident. She was a secretary for CasChem, Inc. prior to retirement and also worked for Fiduciary Trust in New York City, and New Jersey State Department Board of Health in Jersey City. She was a devoted parishioner of the Church of St. Henry.  Mrs. Sciubba was predeceased by her beloved husband, John M. Sciubba.  She is survived...

Calogero Gucciardino passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  He was born in Favara, Sicily and was a farmer. Calogero is survived by his beloved sister, Anna Piscopo; his loving nieces, Angela Squillace, Rosalia Barberi, Rosaria DiCroce; his beloved nephew, Tony Antinoro and his sisters, Mary and Rosalie.  He was predeceased by his dear siblings, Salvatore Gucciardino and Rosaria Antinoro. The funeral will be conducted by Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc. on Wednesday,...

Dennis A. Roman, 69 of Bayonne, entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2018 at Jersey City Medical Center.   Born in Jersey City to the late Carmen & Teresa (nee: Pugliese), he lived there most of his life.  He was a proud US Army Veteran and was employed as a Train Master with CSX for nearly 20 years, retiring in 2011.  After retirement, he lived in Florida before returning north to Bayonne where he most recently resided. Dennis was a self-proclaimed music...

Joan Adele Burnitskie (nee: Ciafullo) passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Minnetta (nee: Sharrott) and Guiseppe Ciafullo. She was a lifelong Bayonne resident and a homemaker. Mrs. Burnitskie was a devoted and very active member of Grace Lutheran Church.  She was a willing women worker, a worship assistant, a member of the Altar Guild, served on the Church Council, and baked Communion bread. She was also an...

Genevieve Acocella (nee: Wright), 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018, at Alaris Health at Cedar Grove.  She was born in Bayonne to the late Genevieve (nee: Golewhicwska) and Edward Wright and was a homemaker. Mrs. Acocella was predeceased by her beloved husband, Anthony Acocella; and her son, Thomas Acocella.  She is survived by her loving daughters, Maria Acocella and Paula LoRe; her adoring grandchildren, Kristen LoRe-Ziobro (Danny) and Justin LoRe (Jenny);...

Pat Schuele, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, died peacefully at Care One Nursing Home in Wall, NJ on November 16 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family.  She is the daughter of the late Patrick and Anne Boyle (Park). Beloved sister of Ann Murray and her late husband, Robert, and Marilyn Healy and her husband, William. Pat grew up in downtown Bayonne and was a graduate of St. Andrew’s Grammar School and Holy Family Academy. She worked for The Fiduciary Trust...

Julia Agel (nee: Lawry), 95, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident and a homemaker.  She was a member of the Exxon Annuitants and the Young at Hearts. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Agel in 1988; and her dear siblings, Marie Massarelli and Lucas Draganchuk. Mrs. Agel is survived by her loving children, Charles Agel, Andrea Orwick, Christine Gerbino and Juliana Sipes; her...

John (Jack) A. Klena, 89, of Harvey Cedars, NJ passed away at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born August 17, 1929 in Newark, NJ to Elizabeth (Bessie Fischer) and Ferdinand (Fred) Klena.  John is survived by his wife Joan (Williams) Klena and his daughter and son-in-law Mary Jane and Brian Edwards. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Charles Klena and his sister and brother-in-law June and Howard Perry. John graduated from Newark’s East Side High...