THE OBSERVER | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016
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obituaries@theobserver.com Helen ‘Lynn’ Caputo Helen Caputo, of Kewaunee, Wisc., died Monday, May 9, at home. She was 51. Helen was born June 13, 1964, in Kearny to Frank Caputo Sr. and the-late Helen Vanderham. Survivors include a daughter and her fiancé Alicia Caputo and Robert Fabian; a son, Mitch Bender; three grandchildren Olivia, Hannah and Seth; two brothers, Frank Caputo Jr. (Diane) and Daniel Caputo; two sisters, Louann Hill and Allyson Caputo; two stepsisters, Tracy and Nealy Robinson; and one stepbrother Corey (Yvonne) Robinson. Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, Wisc., was in charge. Visit www.buchananfh.com to send condolences or to sign an online guest book. Evelyn Kelly Evelyn Kelly (nee DeFriese) passed away on May 28. She was 96. Born in Mahwah, she lived many years in Kearny and Brick. A memorial service took place at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, on Saturday, June 4. To leave online condolences, visit www.armitagewiggins.com. Evelyn was very involved with the church and was famous for her baked goods. Wife of the late John Kelly, she is survived by her daughter Patricia Horvath and her grandson Stuart and his wife Daisy. Her son-in-law Frank Horvath predeceased her. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032. Grace A. Hartigan Grace A. Hartigan (nee Hahn), of Kearny, passed away at home on May 29. She was 91. Visiting was Wednesday, June 1, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Thursday, June 2, at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. Entombment was after Mass in Holy Cross
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Cemetery, North Arlington. Grace had been a medical secretary for three physicians. She was a member of the St. Cecilia Seniors and Rosary Society. Wife of the late Dennis A. Hartigan, she is survived by her children Ann G. Lindenfelser (Ken), the Rev. Dennis P. Hartigan, S.D.B., John “Jay” Hartigan and Grace C. Murphy (Kevin). Sister of Christina Chew, she is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and her devoted niece Florence Dow. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider helping Grace’s great-granddaughter by supporting Corey’s Army at www. gofundme.com/bobcatsfightcancer.
Josephine Babiarz Josephine “Ceal” Babiarz (nee Mushalla) died May 30, at the Arbor Glen Nursing Center in Cedar Grove. She was 90. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., she lived in Harrison for 30 years before moving to North Arlington 35 years ago. She worked as a waitress at Eagan’s Restaurant in North Arlington for 40 years before retiring in 2001. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester S. Babiarz Sr.; the cherished mother of Chester S. Babiarz Jr. and his wife Carol of Shohola, Pa., Charlotte A. Smaldone of North Arlington and Joseph M. Babiarz and his wife Valerie of Fort Collins, Colo.; the adored grandmother of Chester S. Babiarz III and his wife Candace of Henryville, Pa.; the loving great-grandmother of Eleanor Josephine; the dear sister of Anna Giza of Mountain Top, Pa., Russell Mushalla of Manchester, N.J., the late Helen Crop and late Dorothy Slumski; the dear sister-in-law of Florence Subsak of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; and the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. The funeral was at the Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington, on Friday, June 3. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, Friday, June 3. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.
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Home, Kearny. The service was June 3 at the funeral home. Burial was after the service in Glendale Cemetery Pascual Martin in Bloomfield. Pascual Martin died May 29. Wife of the late William He was 94. Delgiodice, she is survived by Born in Cuba, he lived in her children Josephine DalesNewark before moving to sio, Roma LaRosa and William Kearny in 1973. Delgiodice. Sister of Ruth Visiting was Tuesday, May Marotti, she is also survived 31, at the Armitage & Wiggins by nine grandchildren, 17 Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass great-grandchildren and nine was celebrated Wednesday, great-great-grandchildren. June 1, at the Cathedral-BasiliIn lieu of flowers, donations ca of the Sacred Heart in New- to Hospice would be appreciark. Entombment was after ated. Mass in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Thomas G. Gerulat Pascual is survived by his Thomas G. Gerulat of wife Abdulia (nee Garcia), his Kearny died on June 1 at Clara children Manuel Martin, Ana Maass Medical Center in BelTreglia and Maria Martinez. leville. Brother of Victor and Ana MaHe was 87. ria Martin, he is also survived Visiting was Monday, June by his grandchildren Michael 6, at the Armitage & Wiggins and Christina. Funeral Home, Kearny. The In lieu of flowers, kindly service was after the viewing consider a donation to the Sis- at the funeral home. Burial ters of Charity. Checks may be was in Holy Cross Cemetery, left at or mailed to the funeral North Arlington. home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J. 07032. Ronald A. Calvanico Ronald A. Calvanico died May 27 in Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was 69. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Kearny and Belleville for the past five years. Relatives and friends met Friday, June 3, at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, and processed to Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, for a graveside service. Ron is survived by his wife Charlene (Miller), his children Alisa Del Freo and Anthony Calvanico and his grandchildren Autumn, Lucas, Anthony and Andrea. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Diabetes Foundation. Josephine Delgiodice Josephine Delgiodice (nee Leonardo), affectionately called “Nana,” passed away on May 31 at home. She was 92. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Kearny before moving to Lyndhurst 16 years ago. Visiting was June 3 at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral
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Tom was the son of the late Anton and Mary Gerulat and the brother of the late Bernard and Jack Gerulat. He was in Kearny High School class of 1946 and entered the Army Oct. 2, 1946, serving in the Airways and Air Communications Service Headquarters, 1934th AACS Squadron. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sgt. He was subsequently employed by Lockheed Martin and was instrumental in the development of the Polaris Missile System. Tom is survived by caring neighbors and friends. May he rest in peace. Josephine A. Balsamo Josephine A. Balsamo (nee Piskowski) passed away peacefully on May 31 with her daughter by her side after a full, long and love-filled life. see OBITS page
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