Betty Denise Menter, born November 30, 1950. in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late Jarnes and Mary Menter. Sister to William, Joseph, Gabriel Menter, the late Verdie Akinfaderin, Arthur, Robert, Doris, and Carolyn Menter. She attended Jersey City public schools, Hudson County Community College, and Stevens Institute of Technology. She worked over forty years for National Cleaners, and post-retirement she worked for Season of Learning, an after-school and summer program for ...

Marie Clivia Antoine, affectionately known as “Tante Via” and “Vovotte,” was born on September 11, 1938 in Dondon, Haiti to the late Oberlin Cothiere and Pauline (neé Dugué). Marie spent much of her life in Haiti before later making her home in New York City. Throughout her life, she remained deeply devoted to her family and to the simple joys that brought people together. Above all else, Marie was entirely and beautifully selfless and nurturing. Her ...

Patrick Michael Sorrentino, age 81, a lifelong Jersey City resident and retired Jersey City Police Detective, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service to his family and community. Born on April 15, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Patrick was the beloved son of Philip and Marion (née Limongello) Sorrentino. Patrick proudly served the Jersey City Police Department for 25 years as a police officer and detective. Throughout his ...

Carmela Savino, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026. ​She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Gaetano Savino, and her devoted son, Donato P. Savino, whose memory is carried on by his wife, Magda Savino. ​Carmela’s legacy of love and family lives on through her children and their spouses: Maria Meyer and her husband Ray, Carlo Savino and his wife Jennifer, Ciro Savino, and Assunta ...

Jose Espinal, 71, born on May 17, 1955, passed away on October 5, 2026. Jose will be remembered with love by those who knew him. His memory will remain forever in the hearts of his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Marlene Dorothy Bartram, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Marlene was the beloved mother of Deborah Lesky and Donna Ross, sister to Dennis Marvin, loving grandmother to Jessica, Joey, Zachary, Alexander, Andrew, and Rachael, and great grandmother to Isaac. She will be missed by all.  She was an outstanding elementary school teacher and principal.  She enjoyed reading, watching classic TV, and old movies. She enjoyed acting in community theater for ...

Paul Gamutan, 87, of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1939, in Valencia, Bohol, Philippines, to the late Andrea Palac Gamutan and Basilio Pajo Gamutan. Paul grew up in Valencia, Bohol, and later attended the University of the East in Manila, Philippines, where he earned his degree in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant. It was during his college years that he met his sweetheart, Charito. Their relationship grew into a loving ...

Juan Dario Salamanca, born June 24, 1935 of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away in his home on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born in Pamplona, Norte de Santander, Colombia in 1935. Before emigrating to the USA, he was a transit police officer in Colombia, also known as “Tamalero”, selling tamales for his mother. In his 30s, he came to New York to establish a better life for his family, and later, in the early 1980s, his family joined him to settle in Jersey City.  He ...

Heriberto Matos, affectionately known to so many as Eddie, Herbie, and “Party People,” passed away on September 30, 2026. Eddie was truly one of a kind. Proud, independent, affectionate, generous, and almost always smiling, he had an unmistakable love for life and a way of making himself known wherever he went. To his family, he was much more than a brother. Although Eddie was the fourth of seventeen siblings from both sides of his family, he was always their “baby.” ...

Rohini Sundarrao, of Jersey City, passed away on October 1, 2026.Rohini grew up in India, where she spent most of her life before making Jersey City her home for the past 25 years. She was known for her social and easygoing nature and for the way she connected with those around her. Rohini enjoyed meeting people, spending time with family and friends, and creating meaningful relationships that often lasted for many years.Those who knew Rohini will remember her as a strong, courageous, and ...

Felix Dimaya October 30, 1939 – September 22, 2026 Felix Dimaya of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on October 30, 1939, Felix went on to serve his adopted country with honor and pride, retiring as a Senior Chief of the United States Coast Guard. Following his decades of dedicated military service, he settled in Jersey City, where he built a life anchored by ...

Madhu Ratilal Patel, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2026.    A Puja will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Riotto funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS navigation please use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306). Cremation will follow at Garden State Crematory, 4101 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, NJ 07047.    

Maria "Mary" Gerardi (née Catarella) entered into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 105. Mary was an extraordinary mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Known for her heart of gold and a strong, unwavering personality, she stood firm in her mind and beliefs no matter the circumstance. Her humility and generosity were unmatched. She routinely invited strangers into her home for a warm meal, ensuring no one in ...

Louis D. Sandomenico, age 78, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, NJ, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born May 6, 1948, in Hudson County, son of the late Louis M. and Frances Sandomenico. Louis had many professions throughout his life. He worked as a bus driver, correction officer and as a superintendent of a local cemetery. He mostly enjoyed his years of driving, whether it was the old local fishbowl bus or the tour bus to Atlantic City, NJ. He was very proud of his ...

Shew F. Eng, a fiercely independent and vibrant retired seamstress, passed away on September 25, 2026 at the age of 87 at Jersey City Medical Center. A Chinese immigrant, Eng raised her four children with her late husband, Henry, in Jersey City, where they owned a little laundry shop on MLK Drive, formerly Jackson Avenue, next to the old Dairy Queen. She also worked as a seamstress in Union City, Hoboken, and New York. Eng grew up in Canton, China. Despite limited means, she was able to ...