Obituaries in North Bergen, NJ

Ruth SchmidtLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

Rafael Antonio Tejada Gonzalez, passed away peaceful on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in North Bergen NJ. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1929, immigrated to NYC in the 1950s. Soft spoken, history buff, lifelong fan of the NY Mets, lived a long and happy life alongside his wife of 74 years,...

Anna Marie Leone, “A Life Well Lived”November 1, 1931 – January 2, 2026Anna Marie Leone was a proud lifelong resident of Hudson County, NJ. She was born at North Hudson Hospital in Weehawken on November 1, 1931, which was later relocated and rebranded into what is known today as Palisades Medical C...

Anthony P. Vainieri, of Norwood NJ and Boca Raton, Fla.  formerly of North Bergen and West New York, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 21, 2026, just shy of his 99th birthday. He was the founder of the Vainieri Funeral Home in North Bergen, where he dedicated himself...

Felicia A. HillLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

Edward Parente, 89, passed away on January 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 20, 1936, Edward lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication, hard work, and deep devotion to those he loved.Edward was married to his beloved wife, Ruth Parente, for 65 years. Ruth p...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Luis Diaz, who departed this world on December 12, 2025, at the Englewood Hospital in Englewood, NJ. Born on December 29, 1939, in Havana, Cuba, Luis lived a life rich with love, knowledge, and service to others. He was 85 years old.Luis wa...

Carol Danchise, a lifelong resident of Weehawken, NJ, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 68. Born and raised in Weehawken, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Laino. She was also the devoted wife of the late Kenny Danchise, with whom she shared many years of lov...

Victor M. HernandezLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Bourbon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of our community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 86.Born with a heart made for service and compassion, Marie devoted her life to her family and her to...

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of William J. Schwing, Jr. of North Bergen. He is survived by his loving partner of 32 years, Denise Caffall, his son William M. Schwing, his sister Alice Fleming, Tracy and Richard Locricchio and his seven adored grandchildren. He was a Vietna...

Lili G. Dowd, a beacon of love and dedication, graced this world with her presence on July 4, 1950, in Wurzburg, Germany, and left a legacy of warmth and kindness upon her passing on December 21, 2025, in Hackensack, NJ. She was a tender-hearted soul who navigated life's challenges with grace and un...