All Obituaries

Editor, vocalist, and composer William (Bill) McGuire Payne II passed away peacefully on March 10th after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Billy spent his early years in Larchmont, NY, North Haven, CT, and Concord, MA. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA, received his BA from Williams College, followed by MAs in Music Education and Music Composition, both from Columbia University.  He worked full-time for decades as an editor for...

Lucille Rose (Cataneo) Cardillo, 103, of Wyckoff, peacefully passed away at home on May 23, 2022.  Lucille was born in Paterson, resided in Hawthorne for more than 40 years, and has lived in Wyckoff since 1995. Lucille is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Nicolette Cardillo.  Her surviving family members are Joseph Balzarett, MD, of Great Falls, VA; Paul Calendrillo of Miami, FL; Rosemary Calendrillo O’Neill of Budd Lake, NJ; Daniel and Nancy Cataneo of Wayne, NJ;...

Maritza Marina Bilodeau, passed away on May 23,2022, the 63rd anniversary of her marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Bilodeau. After many years of loving care she peacefully passed at home surrounded by her family. Mitzi was born in Santiago, Cuba on July 18, 1940. She was the daughter of Esteban and Eneida de la Torre. She moved to Manhattan at the age of 6 where she met and married the man who stole her heart on May 23, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral....

Jonathan Scott Merritt, 62, left us far too soon.  What comforts us is that he lived life to the fullest in his 62 years, and never wasted one moment.  He passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, with his wife Cathy, son George, and daughter Julie at his side. Jon was born in Milton, Massachusetts on March 26, 1960, to Stanley and Sylvia Merritt. In his early years, his father introduced him to the magic of Fenway Park. So many hours, so many memories, watching his beloved Red Sox...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanine Marie Sanfilippo, age 75.  Jeanine was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the eldest of Dr. Joseph Panzarella Jr. and Josephine Panzarella’s seven children.  A quiet child, Jeanine helped her mother to look after her younger siblings and was inspired by her father, Joseph’s love of science and medicine and, both parent’s, dedication to the service of others.  She excelled in school, and spent many...

Veronica C. Ford (Vera), 97, of Ramsey passed away on May 21st, 2022 comfortably in her home. Vera was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 2nd, 1924 to the late Anna and Frederick William Blocker. Vera was a 1942 graduate of Bay Ridge High School. She attended Brooklyn College and City College of New York for accounting. Vera worked at Ramsey Lumber Company for 13 years as a bookkeeper. She was office manager and bookkeeper for several businesses of John Schepps of Chester, NY. Vera retired...

Thomas A. Daly Jr., 86, passed away on May 16, 2022. A long-time resident of Ho-Ho-Kus, Tom was born in Jersey City on September 26, 1935, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Rosa) Daly. He spent his formative years in Clifton and spoke often and fondly of growing up there. He was especially proud of his first job, working for Mrs. Hanna Krause at her original candy store. Chocolates from Hanna Krause would become a long-standing tradition at his house every Valentine’s Day and Easter. Tom...

Alfred (Al) Seifert, age 69, of Franklin Lakes, NJ, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years, Elizabeth; his two children and their families: his younger son Michael, daughter-in-law Lauren and grandson Ryder; his older son Kenneth, wife Chelsea and their five children.   Al was born July 10, 1952 in Paterson, NJ and graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 1970. At a young age, Al developed a fascination...

Rene A Troya, 88 passed away on May 16, 2022. Rene was born in Quito, Ecuador in 1933. Rene was a member of the Ecuadorean Navy for nearly 20 years. Rene lived and worked in New York City  and moved to New Jersey in 1990. He is survived by his children Rene, Boris, Veronica and Nick as well as his grand children: Kristin, Andrew, Sarah and Samantha. He will be eternally loved and missed.  Visitation Sunday May 22, 2022 1-3pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave.,...

Manley, Alida E., 97  passed away on May 16, 2022.  Beloved wife of Douglas Manley(deceased 1999) for 52 years. Loving Mother of Douglas Manley Jr(deceased 2016) and his wife Nancy, Roger Manley (deceased 1991), Stephen Manley and wife Rebecca of Bullard, Texas, and Marcia Garstin and her husband Douglas of Waldwick, NJ. Dear Grandmother of six grandchildren, Terry, Michael, William, Aaron, Jacob, and Brooke, and six  great-grandchildren,Samantha, Talon, Anthony, Michael,...