All Tributes - Ridgewood, NJ

Robert W. Feldner, Master Carpenter, Master of Dad Jokes and Master-Level Human Being, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, suddenly and without warning.  He is survived by his life partner and soulmate - Heidi C. Bordogna, his parents – George and Eileen Feldner, his brothers, George Jr., Michael and Larry, four nieces and three nephews. And countless family members and friends. Rob was an amazing person who loved to laugh, was known for his insane and clever sense of...

Michael Edward Fidanza, age 63 passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Michael was the husband to Dawn Fidanza for 37 years. He was a loving father to Julia Capabianca and her husband Anthony, and to Katharine Fidanza. Michael was a doting and caring Nonno to his grandchildren, Aria and Beau. Michael is predeceased by his Mother, Janet Sutter Fidanza, and his Father Albert Fidanza. Born in Cliffside Park NJ, Michael is survived by his brothers Richard Fidanza, David Fidanza, and...

John William McKeon, age 76, of Ridgewood, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.  He is predeceased in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary (McManus) McKeon; brothers George and David; sister Mary; and grandson Cole McKeon.  He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joan, sons and daughter Keith, Kevin (Stephanie), Ryan (Alicia), Erin, and Conor; granddaughter Emily; grandson Calvin; brother Dennis; sisters Kathleen and Margaret; as well as 43 nieces and...

  Richard Joseph Vanacore, 77, of Ridgewood, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 22, following a courageous battle with ALS. Richard was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Vanacore of Bergenfield. Richard was born in Bronx, NY, and moved with his family to Bergenfield in 1956. After graduation from Bergenfield High School, he joined the United States Navy, where he was an electronics technician on board the Navy destroyer, the U.S.S. Witek. He was...

Souad Dagher leaves behind her loving family: Husband Joseph Dagher Daughter Fida Dagher Son Khalil Dagher Sister Nuha Panossian Sister Layle Seif

  Lorraine Kallman died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11th surrounded by family at Valley Hospital.  Born and raised in Jersey City, Lorraine was a proud product of P.S. 25, St. Al’s and Jersey City State College where she majored in Art Education and went on to share that passion teaching art for more than twenty years. In her own words, Jersey City “was a wonderful place to grow up. It was, and is, a city of great diversity which afforded us the opportunity to...

Ann Marie Laffey, 86, of Mahwah, NJ, formerly of Ridgewood, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023. Ann was a devoted wife to Michael Laffey of 65 years and loving mother to Nancy (David) Hart, Maureen Laffey, Michael (Jenny) Laffey, Terence (Denise) Laffey, Patti (Tim) Falvey, Tim (Robyn) Laffey, and Matthew (Suzanne) Laffey. She was the biggest fan of her sixteen grandchildren, Bridget, Matthew (Jordan), Patrick, Lauren, Emma (Angelo), Jack, Timmy, Catherine, Patrick, Terence,...

Claire Sless Drexler, 85, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023.  Claire was predeceased by her husband Robert J. Drexler, Sr.  Claire was a devoted mother to Michael and his wife Lori, Thomas, Stephen, and Robert Jr. and his wife Jaclyn.  She was a proud and loving grandmother to Melissa, Courtney, Heather, Michael, Erin and husband Jared, Christopher, Kyle and wife Kyli, Matthew, Amanda, Robert III, and Sarah.  Claire was extremely fond of her siblings, Cornelius...

Greg J. Hillerman, tragically passed away Friday, January 6th at 59 years old.   He is survived by his wife Tammy, his son Eric, his sister Debbie and his father Raymond. He is predeceased by his mother Barbara Bellow.   Greg was born in Hackensack, NJ and attended Ridgewood High School. Upon graduation, Greg joined the Ridgewood Fire Department where he served for 31 years. During his career as a firefighter Greg (AKA “The Dude”) was decorated with many awards, rising through the...

Our mother, Patricia Millard McBride was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, a voracious reader of books, a steadfast friend, a sporadic but hilarious quipster, and so much more.     She is survived by her children, James McBride, Blaise McBride, Mary Pat Smith, Terence McBride (Mary Ann) and Brendan McBride (Sandra), and Nana Banana’s Bunch, her beloved grandchildren: Caroline and Allison McBride and their mother Elizabeth, Killian McBride, Christopher, Mary...