THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015
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Miguel A. Alfaro Sr. Miguel A. Alfaro Sr. of Okeechobee, Fla., died on Oct. 22. Arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico, Mr. Alfaro lived in Newark before moving to Florida five years ago. He was a dispatcher with the MTA, New York, for 26 years, retiring in 2007. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Cruz Alfaro and father of Maria, Miguel Jr. (Katherine) and Daniel Alfaro. He was the loving brother of seven brothers and sisters and grandfather of Miguel, Edward and Josue Ramos, Jason Melendez, Victor and Derek Alfaro.
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away on Oct. 15. He was 99. Born in Harrison, he lived many years in Kearny before moving to Point Pleasant Borough. A memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Harrison. Entombment of ashes followed in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Mr. Jablonski served in the Army during World War II and was an automotive mechanic for PSE&G. Husband of the late Eleanor (nee Preczewski), he is survived by his children Janice Riepe, Frank Jablonski, Ray Jablonski and John Jablonski, along with seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Martin C. Kimball Martin C. Kimball, 86, of Kearny, died on Oct. 19. Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Marie A. Altobelli Kearny. A Mass of ChrisMarie A. Altobelli passed tian burial was offered at St. away on Oct. 19. She was 57. Cecilia›s Church, Kearny. EnBorn in Kearny, she lived tombment was in Holy Cross in Bloomfield for the past 10 Cemetery, North Arlington. years. Born in Mystic, Conn., Arrangements were by the Mr. Kimball lived in Newark Armitage Wiggins Funeral before moving to Kearny 32 Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, years ago. Kearny. A funeral service was Mr. Kimball was a shipping held at the funeral home, folforeman for Drakes Bakeries, lowed by burial in Arlington Wayne, for 49 years, retiring Cemetery, Kearny. For more in 1993. He was a member of information, visit www.armit- the American Legion Post 99, agewiggins.com. Kearny. He served during the Marie was a special educaKorean Conflict in the United tion teacher. She was an avid States Army. He was also an animal lover and adored her avid jazz fan. German Short Hair Pointers He is the beloved husband Shannah Rose and Savanna. of 63 years of Rosemarie She was a woman of deep faith Keane Kimball, father of and belonged to Faith Fellow- Alan, Marty and the late Paul ship in Sayreville. Kimball, father-in-law of the Daughter of Tito and the late Laura Kimball, brother of late Dolores (Rowlands) AlBetty Kennedy and grandfatobelli, she is also survived by ther of two grandsons. He is her former husband Michael also survived by several nieces Hennessy, the Rowlands, Mac- and nephews. Millan, Martorelli, DeMassi, Coviello, Pardi and Maisto Catherine T. McConnon families and her dear friends Catherine T. McConnon Debbie Bjorkner, Cindy En(nee Flatley ), 95, died quist and Gary Freiwald. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Hackensack University MediFrancis S. Jablonski cal Center in Hackensack. Francis S. Jablonski passed Born in Harrison, she lived
in North Arlington since 1951. She worked for Prudential Insurance Company in Newark for 10 years before retiring 22 years ago. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Patrick J., the devoted mother of Barbara Dziuba and her husband Robert and Beverly Azlan, the cherished grandmother of Casi Healey, Jennifer Pallotta, Matthew Bobenko and Kristin Burns, the adored great-grandmother of Brendan and Ryan Healey and Joseph Pallotta. Catherine was predeceased by 11 brothers and two sisters. Arrangements were by the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington. A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
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on Sept. 7. He was 73. Born in Jersey City, he lived most of his life in Kearny before moving to Brick in 1988. To leave online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Harry was active in local and state politics in both New Jersey and Puerto Rico. He had many business ventures during his lifetime. One he was most proud of was developing an amusement park in Luquillo Beach, P.R. Harry had been a member of the Meadowlands Board of Commissioners. Husband of Alejandrina (nee Valencia), he is also survived by his children Mabel Hans, Ryan, Luke and Thomas Parsons, his sisters Ellen Schiavo and Harriet Wagner and his brother Robert Parsons and his grandson Joshua.
Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass of Christian burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Frontone, Italy, Mrs. Tagnani settled in Kearny in 1955, living there until her passing. She was a self-employed seamstress for many years. She was the beloved wife of 56 years of the late Enzo Tagnani, dear mother of Roseann Cook (Gerard) and Randee Soriano (Bob) and grandmother of Jessica and Michael Soriano. She was predeceased by her two sisters and brother, all of Italy. She is also survived by her many close Kearny friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Cecilia’s Church Fund would be appreciated.
Maria G. Oliveira Aide Tagnani Maria G. Oliveira (nee GarAide Tagnani, 85, of Kearny, Anne Loretta Toussaint ganta) passed away at home in died on Oct. 20 at home. Anne Loretta Toussaint Kearny on Oct.18. She was 48. Arrangements were by (Lynch), 90, of Matawan, Arrangements were by the the Armitage and Wiggins see OBITS page Armitage Wiggins Funeral Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Fatima in Newark. Entombment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757 Maria was the wife of Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Fernando Oliveira and the Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. daughter of Maria and the Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible. late Manuel Garganta. She is 138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032 also survived by her daughter Tiffany and siblings Dulcina, (201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com Joaquin, Salvador and Lucia. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Susan G. Komen to help find a cure for breast cancer.
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Harry Parsons Harry Parsons died peacefully and suddenly in his home A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known to Fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times) Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. K.R.
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