All Obituaries

Leonard "Len" De Block, 84, of Wanaque, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Paterson Len lived in Oakland for 48 years before moving to Wanaque 4 years ago.  Len was the Commercial Sales Manager for Dave Stern Tire in Paterson until he retired.  He was a member of the Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff.  Len is survived by his wife Arlene, his children: Laurie De Block of Harrisburg, NC, Dan De Block and his wife Kathy, and Leonard W. De...

Juliana Mazzucco, age 85, of Franklin Lakes, N.J. died peacefully on April 26, 2024. Juliana received her Bachelor of Science degree from Chestnut Hill College and started and ran her own business in the garment industry in New York City. She was a skilled businesswoman and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She had a zest for life and was an avid golfer, skier and world traveler. Juliana is predeceased by her loving husband Thomas and her sister Constance Cahill....

Edward “Ed” Komsa Jr. was called home to God on April 10, 2024.  Edward was the devoted husband of Jacqueline Komsa (Ceccarelli), with whom he shared the deepest love since high school, marrying in 1976. Their love blossomed into a family when they welcomed their first daughter, Christina, followed by two additional blessings, Lauren and Matthew. As a husband, father, and grandfather, Ed was a beacon of love and support.  His grandchildren, Alexis,  Ryan, Helena,...

Anthony I. Rizzo, age 92, of Paramus passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Anthony is predeceased by his loving wife Catherine of 62 years of marriage. He is survived by his son Anthony P. Rizzo and his wife Melissa, daughter Carol Janes, and son Kenneth Rizzo and his wife Gena. Adoring grandfather to five grandchildren - Elena, Matthew, Janine, Nicholas and his wife Brianna and Eric. Anthony enjoyed going on vacations and spending time with family. He would attend...

Learle VanEmburg, (nee Winters) 83, of Allendale, NJ passed away on Thursday April 24,2024 Born in Paterson, she was raised in Midland Park and resided in Mahwah before settling in Allendale. A woman with a quest for knowledge she received a bachelor’s degree from Cedar Crest College in 1962 and then went on to receive her master’s degree  from Regents College in Albany, NY. Learle was a psychiatric social worker with the Rockland County Dept. of Mental Health for 25...

Peter Giannantonio, 88, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, formerly of Palisades Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 29th, 1935, in Englewood, New Jersey to his Italian immigrant parents, Nicholas and Filomena Giannantonio (nee Albanese), Peter was a graduate of Pal Park High School and served in the US Army as a cook during the Korean War. He is best known for his love of family and good food which led to a 44-year career in...

With great sadness, the family of Frank Alves mourns the passing of a cherished husband and father on April 19, 2024. Frank enjoyed a career in public education devoted to young people for 35 years. He continued on for 20 years as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at Seton Hall University as a Supervisor of Student Teaching Field Services. Frank began as a teacher for the Cedar Grove (NJ) school district followed by long service in Mahwah (NJ) Public Schools as a Supervisor and...

Fred Mazzilli, 94,  passed away peacefully on April 19 surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born in Bayonne in 1929, Fred first entered the workforce working on his father’s ice truck, then bartending at the family business, and eventually working his way through college to obtain a Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering at Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute and a Masters Degree from Stephens Institute of Technology.  His early career took him overseas working on...

Aura Celia Gonzalez entered this world on September 25th, 1933, in Rincon, Puerto Rico. She was born in a quaint house perched on a cliff overlooking  the location where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meets. Raised by her parents Maria Perez and Eusebio Ruiz, along with her six siblings, Aura's childhood was filled with the simple joys of family life. At the age of five, Aura embarked on a new chapter when her family moved from Puerto Rico to New York City. Their journey...

Lisa M. Scavone, age 62, of Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Mahwah, NJ was called home to the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with her loving husband by her side.  Lisa was born in Jersey City and had been a resident of Mahwah before moving to Highland Beach, FL.  Prior to her retirement, Lisa was an Equities Trader with Bear Sterns in Manhattan, for 10 years.  Lisa was a parishioner of St. Lucy’s RC Church, Highland Beach, FL. Lisa is survived by her loving husband,...