All Obituaries

Zygmunt “Ziggy” Kurasz, 87, of Lynchburg, died Monday, May 29, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Wanda Kurasz for 65 years.  He was born on December 22, 1935, in Poland to the late John and Mary Bondarowicz Kurasz. He is survived by his son Alex Kurasz and his wife, Stasia; his daughter -in-law Linda Kurasz; five grandchildren: Daniel and his wife, Stephanie, Jennifer and her husband, Justin Duma, Anthony, Jr., Michael and his partner, Melissa Sanzo, and Steven; a...

Joseph J. Kowalczyk Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Bayonne.  Joseph was born in Germany and resided in Bayonne for most of his life.  He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Joseph worked for the Difeo Car Dealership in Jersey City as a service advisor for over 30 years.  In his free time he umpired men’s softball games in Bayonne for many years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife...

Robert E. Schau Jr., 69, of Bayonne,  passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Bayonne Medical Center.  Robert was born and raised in Jersey City.  Robert was a fireman for the Jersey City Fire Department for 30 years before his retirement. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Phillis (Duva) Schau and his parents Robert E. Schau Sr. and Frances (Lambe). Loving father of Laura Schau.  Dear grandfather of Evan Weimmer Schau.  Cherished brother of Loretta...

Edward Lenahan, 76, passed away at his home in Bayonne on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  Edward was a lifelong resident of Bayonne.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received two Purple Hearts for his brave and courageous service.  He was a banker for many years in New York City before his retirement.  Edward was predeceased by his parents William Lenahan and Celia Skowronski.  He is survived by many devoted...

Rafaela Garcia, 76, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Hackensack University Medical Center.  She was born in the Dominican Republic and has resided in Bayonne for many years.  Rafaela was retired businesswoman who owned and operated stores and restaurants in Jersey City.  Beloved daughter of the late Leonardo Garcia and Condida Maria Fermin. Loving mother of Renalydo, Joseph, Leida, Vanessa and Rene.  Dear sister of Caridad and Carmen.  Also survived by 9...

    Gloria Dombrowski (Nee: Szymanski), 75, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Christ Hospital in Jersey City. She was born in Jersey City and lived in Bayonne. Gloria worked for the Statco Company of Jersey City for many years before retiring. She was predeceased by her parents Francis and Helen Szymanski and her daughter Lindy Dombrowski. Loving mother of Dawn Dombrowski.  Cherished sister of Robert Szymanski and George Szymanski and his wife Noreen....

Mary Delaney (Nee: Pirozzi), 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Bayonne Medical Center.  Mary was born in Bayonne to the late Salvatore and Christina Pirozzi and resided in Bayonne her entire life.  She was a homemaker and later the secretary of St. Henry’s grammar school and CCD program.  Mary was a member of the St. Henry rosary society and bingo worker for the parish and she was an original member of the Bayonne Little League ladies auxiliary. Mary...

Helen Wilkowski (Nee:Januszewski) passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Bayonne Medical Center.  Helen was born in Bayonne to the late Joseph and Caroline Januszewski and she resided in Bayonne her entire life. She was a fiscal officer for the Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation for over 45 years before retiring.  Helen was a life member of the Bayonne chapter of Deborah Hospital, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Rosary Society and seniors group. Beloved wife of the late...

Ronald Zawacki, 74, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at University Hospital in Newark.  He was born in Jersey City and was a lifelong Bayonne resident.  Ronald received his Electrical Engineering degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  He worked at Triangle TV and Appliances for most of his life before retiring 15 years ago.  He was a Ham amateur radio operator, he also collected Lionel Trains and fossils and enjoyed gardening. Ronald was a communicant...

On Thursday, January 19th 2023, Joan Cecilia Circkirillo (Nee Harris), Loving wife and mother of three passed away at age 73 at the Toms River Community Medical Center.  Joan enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and was an avid supporter of the Democratic Party.  Joan loved to spend time with her children, grand-children, and great grand-child.  She was especially fond of baking pies around the holidays and decorating Christmas cookies with her grand-children. Joan was born...