All Obituaries

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Anthony John Circkirillo, Jr. (Tony or Umpa), a loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 83 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Anthony had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed staying active. He loved dancing and singing, helping around the house and in the yard, and anything that kept him moving. He especially cherished long walks with his daughters and granddaughters, throwing a baseball and hitting golf balls with his son, riding his ...

Joseph "Joey" George Bardzilowski, 59, of Springfield, Louisiana, died suddenly in an accident on March 25, 2026. Born in Harrison, New Jersey, Joey lived a life defined by curiosity, adventure, and an unshakable love for the people and places that made him who he was. Joey was a proud graduate of St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, where he found his footing on the soccer field, made lifelong friends including his best friend Kerry Fryczynski, and went on to earn his degree from ...

Clara Cheshul (Née: Trojanowski), 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Bayonne Medical Center.  She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  She was a sales clerk at Marguerite’s Dress Shop on Broadway many years ago and was a homemaker. Clara was predeceased by her beloved husband Walter “Babe” Cheshul and her granddaughter Kimberly Mix and siblings Zygmund, Theodore and Alfred Trojanowski and Regina Olszewski. Loving mother of ...

  Nilsa Maria Perez passed away on November 18, 2025, at her home in Newark, New Jersey, surrounded by those who cherished her most. Born on May 9, 1961, in Jersey City, Nilsa lived a life defined by faith, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Nilsa was the daughter of the late Lucia Maria Reyes and Angel Perez Serrano, and was predeceased by her beloved siblings Maria, Margarita, and Charles Perez. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her ...

Catherine Lapinski, 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Jersey City and was a lifelong resident of Bayonne. Catherine received her nursing degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and later earned her Master’s degree in Acute care. She served as the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Beth Israel Medical Center. Catherine was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Eileen Lapinski. She is the loving mother of Elizabeth Lapinski; the dear ...

Maureen Woods (Nee: Albanese), 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at JFK Medical center. She was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  Maureen was a bank teller for Pamrapo Bank and was later a teachers aide at Bayonne High School. She is predeceased by her parents Angelo and Michelle Albanese and her brother Joseph Albanese. Beloved wife of Gregory Woods.  Loving mother of Melinda Gfroehrer and her husband Michael.  Dear cousin of Franie and ...

Carmen Subacz (Nee:  Mohammed), 75, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Bayonne.  She was born in Trinidad and Tobago and lived in Bayonne for many years. Carmen was predeceased by her beloved husband John Subacz. Loving mother of Griska Novicio and her husband Ronald and Jason Subacz and his wife Maria.  Dear grandmother of Matthew, Michael, Madison, Jaden and Dylan.  Cherished sister of Annand, Hartim, Nasir, Samid, Edward, Nazral Mohammed and ...

Karen Christie, 58, passed away at home in Bayonne on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.  She is predeceased by her parents William and Dorris Christie, her son Francis “Frank” Daly and her siblings John “Jackie” Christie and Lynn Christie. Loving mother of Crystal, Bryan and Tracie Daly.  Dear grandmother of Juliana, Destiny, Jailyn, Sa’Mya, Adrianna, Aria, Aubree and Caiden.  Sister of William Christie. Also survived by her significant other Hank ...

Patricia Pielech (Kackos), 88, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale PA.  She was born in Bayonne where she lived most of her life.  Patricia was an executive secretary for Lightolier and Genlyte of Secaucus.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward Pielech and her daughter Michele McLain. Loving mother of Janine Giganti and her husband Mark and Wayne Pielech and his wife Judi.  Cherished sister of Dolores Jamros and her ...

Louis J. Base, 95, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains.  Louis was born in Bayonne and was a lifelong resident.  He served his country proudly in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War.  Louis was an airplane mechanic for Pan Am Airlines for many years. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Caroline Baszczewski and his siblings Peter Barron, Andy Puzzo, Sophie Szatkiewicz and Francis Base. He is survived by ...