Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bergen County, New Jersey

Walter H. Langseder

Walter H. Langseder

Nov 14, 2019

WALTER H. LANGSEDER, JR., 75, of Bogota, NJ, formerly of Teaneck, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, surrounded by his family.  Walter was predeceased by his parents Walter and Ruth Langseder. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Jane (nee Hespos), his two loving sons Brian and Edward, his dear daughter-in-law Christyn, as well as...

Jose C. Pontejos

Jose C. Pontejos

Oct 7, 2019

Jose was a man of many things, kindness, generosity, willingness, helpfulness, and humor. He was a simple man who was happy with his can of sardines and rice. A free spirited soul who took every situation and brought out the bright side no matter how hard things were. Jose was a family man who valued togetherness, forgiveness and family...

Edward H. Smith

Edward H. Smith

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Edward H. Smith, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 91. Born November 17, 1927 in Jersey City, NJ, he was a son of the late Eli Hugh Smith and Elizabeth Free Smith.Edward, known as “Ed” or “Smitty” to family and friends, spent his childhood living in both...

Charles Thomas Cook

Charles Thomas Cook

Aug 22, 2019

Charles Thomas Cook 59 of Bogota died Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was a dedicated employee of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America and was a longtime volunteer for the Bogota Rec. He served in the US Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged as a Lt. Commander. He obtained his 3rd Mates License from the Merchant Marines. Beloved husband...

Mary Lu Zahariou

Mary Lu Zahariou

Aug 18, 2019

Mary Lu Zahariou 66 of Bogota passed away August 18, 2019. She was an office manager for SNS Architects & Engineers, Montvale. Beloved wife of James. Loving sister of Pam Walter and Chris Muentener and his wife Susan. Dear aunt of Christian, Amy, Alex, Christopher, Dana and Jesse. Funeral service at Petrik Funeral Home, 140 Palisade Avenue, Bogota, Thursday...

Rita E. Ryke

Rita E. Ryke

Aug 12, 2019

Rita E. Ryke, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019.  She was born in St. Thomas, USVI and lived in Canarsie, Brooklyn for over 50 years, before moving to Bogota, NJ in 2017.

She had a love for flowers and lived a very outgoing and energetic life. Loving mother to Charlene, Ronald, Steven and Robert....

Prakash Chand

Prakash Chand

Aug 11, 2019

Prakash Chand age 75 passed away August 11, 2019. Born in the Himachal Pradesh India. He studied at Palampur and opened his own nursing clinic in New Delhi. He lived in Englewood for 13 years with his family before moving to Bergenfield.Beloved husband of Lila Chand. Loving father of Julia Samson and Roger Chand. He worked for the Columbia...

Casiano Q Celones

Casiano Q Celones

Aug 7, 2019

Casiano Q. Celones 57 of Bogota, passed away August 7, 2019. He was a Service Technician for Atlantic, NY, NY and a Navy veteran. Beloved father of Christian. Dear brother of Sonja, Heidi and Rolf. Funeral service at Petrik Funeral Home, 140 Palisade Avenue, Bogota, Saturday morning at 9:30. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Visiting Friday 6-9pm.

Andrew J. Mulkern

Andrew J. Mulkern

Aug 6, 2019

Andrew J. Mulkern (Andy) of Hudson, Florida passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Co. Galway, Loughrea, Ireland on May 6, 1928, Andy immigrated to the United States and married his beloved Marie Mulkern (nee Staunton) in 1960. They lived in the Bronx and then moved to New Jersey where they raised their...

Madeline R. (Rogers)  Banks

Madeline R. (Rogers) Banks

Jul 10, 2019

Madeline R. Banks (nee Rogers), 97, of Bogota passed away on July 10, 2019. She was a member of the Bogota Seniors, a parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church where she was a member of the Altar and Scapular Confraternity, the Padre Pio Prayer Group and taught catechism. She was a member of the E.G. Alberque Columbines and St....

Werner A. Breuss

Werner A. Breuss

Jul 6, 2019

BREUSS WERNER A., 96 of North Bergen, formerly of Teaneck and River Edge, passe away on July 6, 2019. Born in Austria July 13, 1922 he immigrated to the United States in 1956 and shortly thereafter started his own Embroidery business in West New York, NJ then in Fairview NJ before retiring in 1981.  He was predeceased by his...

Kent Eckhardt

Kent Eckhardt

Jul 4, 2019

Kent Eckhardt, of Washington township passed away July 4th at the age of 82. Beloved son of Katherine and Kurt Eckhardt(deceased). Beloved brother of Robert and Ronald Eckhardt(deceased). He leaves behind 2 cousins Michael Eckhardt of Germanton N.C. Bob Eckhardt of Annapolis MD, and a second cousin Peter Schwartz of Davie FL. Kent grew up in the Bronx until...

Ronald W. Caldwell

Ronald W. Caldwell

Jul 2, 2019

Ronald W. Caldwell 89 of Bogota passed away July 2, 2019. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring he was a postal clerk with the US Postal Service, Rochelle Park, NJ. Beloved husband of Gloria. Devoted father of Jean, James and William Caldwell. Loving grandfather of Zachary. Cremation will be private followed by a memorial...

Rose M. Pumo

Rose M. Pumo

Jun 30, 2019

Rose M. Pumo 95 of Bogota passed away on June 30, 2019. Devoted wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Michael Pumo and Bruce Pumo and his wife Debra. Cherished grandmother of Brian Pumo and Jeffrey Pumo and his wife Erin. While working for Bendix Aviation Rose met her husband Ralph and they married in 1950. Visiting at...

Alexander Frank Kelemen

Alexander Frank Kelemen

Jun 26, 2019

Mayor Alexander Frank Kelemen 85 of Bogota died June 26, 2019. A man who was bigger than life and will be greatly missed by all. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, he was an Elevator Mechanic with Local #1, Long Island, NY. He served as Mayor of Bogota from 1984-1988 and was a councilman...

Carolyn M Mann

Carolyn M Mann

Jun 7, 2019

Carolyn M. Mann 70 of Bogota, passed away June 7, 2019. Before retiring she was a cashier at Grand Union, Teaneck. Beloved wife of Thomas and dear sister of Valerie Roeseler. There will be a funeral Mass at St. Joseph's RC Church, 115 E. Fort Lee Road, Bogota, Monday morning at11. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers,...

Margaret L. (Toniolo)  Seufert

Margaret L. (Toniolo) Seufert

Jun 4, 2019

Margaret L. Seufert (nee Toniolo) 91 of Bogota, passed away June 4, 2019. A parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church, Bogota she was the beloved wife of the late George. Devoted mother of Diane Schmitt and husband Walter; George and Arlene. Dear sister of the late Romana Condro. Loving grandmother of Laura Kida and husband Nick and Kevin Schmitt....

Gloria L Cole

Gloria L Cole

May 24, 2019

Gloria L. Cole 91 of Bogota passed away May 24, 2019. An avid bowler she was the beloved wife of Robert A. Cole. Devoted mother of Cathy Zelinsky and husband Paul; Gloria Corrigan and husband John; Helen and Robert Cole. Dear sister of Rosalyn Tuccio and the late Helen Starace. Also survived by 4 loving grandchildren and 2 great...

Claritza I. Del Cid

Claritza I. Del Cid

May 20, 2019

Claritza I. Del Cid 59 of Bogota passed away May 20, 2019. Beloved daughter of Florencia and the late Carlton Brown. Devoted mother of Jaclyn, Brian, Eric and Robert. Dear sister of Elisa Brown and her husband Peter Mrozowski, Carlos, Mario and Luis Brown. Loving grandmother of Aria, Ty and Skyla. Also survived by her former husband Robert. The...

Barbara Ellen Damroth

Barbara Ellen Damroth

May 12, 2019

Barbara Ellen Damroth on May 12, 2019 of Bogota. Loving wife of departed US Marine and FDNY William Damroth Jr., Barbara earned her college and masters degree after raising their 4 adopted children at the age of 55 then becoming a teacher at St. Joseph’s Parochial school in Carlstadt, NJ. The selfless and dedicated Mother is survived by her...

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