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Obituaries
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WILLIAM H. KOTCHKOWSKI
William H. Kotchkowski, 65, of Whippany, formerly of North Arlington, died March 24, 2021.
Funeral services are private and in the care of the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. A memorial service will be celebrated at a later date.
Born in Newark, Billy lived in Harrison and North Arlington until moving to Whippany several years ago. He worked for the Mount Carmel Guild in Newark, and later for the West Hudson Council for the Handicapped for over 20 years.
William was a proud member of the NJ Blind Citizens Association, the Lion’s Club, and HANDS in North Arlington. What Billy lacked in sight, he made up for in personality. Beloved by everyone he met, he could strike up a conversation any place he went.
Billy enjoyed watching “The Bachelor” and playing along to Jeopardy. He also treasured time spent playing music, and caring for his vast CD collection.
The son of the late Theodore J. and Georgetta (nee Hicks) Kotchkowski, William was the dear brother of Daniel Kotchkowski, Frances Bezak, John Kotchkowski, Sharon Munker and the late Theodore Kotchkowski and Kathleen Harvey. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the NJ Blind Citizens Association, the American Kidney Fund or to the charity of your choice.
ABRAHAM F. SYPHRETT SR.
Abraham F. Syphrett Sr. died March 18, 2021, in Bayonne Hospital.
He was 80.
Born and raised in Reevesville, South Carolina, he lived in Jersey City before moving to Bayonne in 2018.
Private arrangements and burial in Grove Cemetery were handled by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Abe had been a greeter at Avis Rental Car Company in Newark Airport.
Husband of the late Doris, he was the father of Abraham F. Syphrett Jr. (his wife Rose) and Denola Lowry. He also had many brothers and sisters, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
ROSA OUTUMURO
Rosa Outumuro (nee Rodriguez), 88, of Elizabeth died at home on March 22, 2021.
Visitation for Rosa was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, also North Arlington. The funeral Mass was streamed live and may be seen at www.qpcna.org.
Born in Vilaboa, Spain, Rosa immigrated to the United States with her husband in 1968 and settled with her family in Elizabeth in 1983. She worked as a seamstress for many years until retiring. Affectionately known as the “Empanada Lady” and the “Pancake Lady,” Rosa was deeply devoted to caring for her family.
Rosa was the beloved wife to the late Abelardo Outumuro, who died just six weeks ago.
She is survived by her loving children Pilar Salgado and her husband Delmiro and Joseph Outumuro and his wife Isabel; dear grandmother of Rosemarie, Delmiro, Michael, Anthony and Matthew; and adoring great-grandmother of Destany, Julian and Briella.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
MARC AUGUSTINE PREZIOSO
Marc Augustine Prezioso, of Columbia, Pennsylvania, died April 7, 2020.
He was 28.
Born in Belleville, Marc lived in Kearny until moving to Pennsylvania five years ago.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated April 10, 2021 at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
Marc leaves behind his most cherished gift, his beloved son, Oliver Ray Prezioso, age 3, who was the brightest light in his life.
Marc is also survived by his father, John Prezioso; his mother, Diane Rio; his brother, Ryan Smith (Surrayla); his grandmother, Lorraine Manfredonia; his grandfather, Raymond Rio (the late Barbara Rio); Oliver’s mother, Laura Mesher; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Marc was proud of the work he did at Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, helping others on their path to sobriety. He enjoyed skateboarding, video games and had a smile that could light up a room. He loved his family and friends, and we will miss him dearly and keep him in our hearts forever.
Deadline for obituaries Monday by 10AM
ROBERTO ARENA
Roberto Arena, 81, of Kearny, died March 26, 2021.
Arrangements are by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Born in Italy, Roberto lived in Kearny for the past 55 years.
Roberto was the beloved husband of Anna (nee Puzzo). He was the loving father of Joseph (Lourdes), Sonny and Roberto. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Chickie, Roberto, Antonia, Santo Jr., Joseph, Felicia, Natasha, Dominick, Angelo and Anthony and great-granddaughter Sloane. He was also the brother of Donna Stanziale (Bruno), Anthony Arena (Barbara) and the late Frank Arena (Rosemarie).
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Home for Services
Mario Teixeria, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757
Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible. 138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032
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Mulligan Funeral Home
331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison
Arrangements may be made in Spanish, Portuguese or Polish Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr. Inactive
Private Parking at 10 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North 973-481-4333
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WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME
Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916
You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel. Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657
MID-REALTY, INC.
572 KEARNY AVE. KEARNY, NJ 07032 PHONE: (201) 991-5719 FAX: (201) 991-8860 WWW.MIDREALTY.COM
Jarlynn Hyde Broker/Owner
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Port Reading - $347,600
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Well established Cafe/Restaurant. Situated in high traffic area, busy walk-able neighborhood. Corner location w/ unique exposure, Full dining room with about 50 seats, plus Buffet area. Good income producer. Business include all kitchen equipment in excellent condition, refrigeration, all furniture, walk in boxes, coolers, lighting, POS system, two TV’s, full camera system. Full basement for storage and office.
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In memory of Susan
The Kearny Elks BPOE 1050 recently hosted a Krispy Kream fundraiser to honor the memory of Susan Young Wolinski, a longtime supporter of Kearny cheerleading. Seen here are, from left, are Bob and Sarah Wolinski, Diane Warnock, Chris Pasqarelli and Vincent Almedia, KHS AD. If anyone else would like to donate toward this cause, you may make checks payable to Kearny Cheerleading and mail them to Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny N.J. 07032, Attn: Vin Almeda.
Harrison - $738,000 2 Fam. - NEW CONSTRUCTION - Open concept Lr/Dr’s MEIK’sHVAC-5 Br’s-5 Baths-Garage Parking.
COMMERCIAL LEASE
Forked River - $414,800 1 Fam. - ModernWaterfront-3 Bdrms-2 Full baths-Ample Parking.
Kearny - $424,900 Commercial Sale - Large Warehouse that offers 3 office spaces, 2 bathrooms, 5 warehouse spaces, machine shop and a loading dock.
Belleville - $2,200 Location, Location- Medical office space available with 20 car parking-Across from Clara mass hospital- Great foot traffic.
Kearny - $6,500 Turnkey restaurant with approx. 2700 sq ft- Great foot traffic-Plenty of options to suit your needs.
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Harrison - $1,500 2nd Fl. - One Bdrm-Lr-Dr-EIK and full bath with1 Car garage parking- laundry in unit.
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Arlington Real Estate Company will be closed Good Friday, Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday in honor of the Passion, Death, & Resurrection of e Lord
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Kearny - $1,600 2nd Fl. - 2 Bdrms-Lr- Lrg EIK-Full bath.
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2nd Fl. - Renovated – 2 Bdrms LR, Office, Full Bath, Mod Kitchen, Hrdwd Fls
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