Obituaries

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JOHN AIELLO

John Aiello of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly from Kearny died Aug. 26.

John graduated from Kearny High School and received a master’s degree in music from Jersey City State College. He was a member of the American School of Music taught in Spain, Brazil and Japan.

Returning back to Florida, he taught for 35 years as a music teacher at the Pinecrest School in Boynton Beach, Florida, and also was the music band director, retiring two years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; brothers James, his wife Patrica, Jerry, his wife Mary, Joe, wife Ann Marie, sister, Mary Ann Milordo, and husband, Joe. Also surviving many nieces and nephews and his precious granddaughters, Kayla and Jacqueline.

Deadline for Obituaries is Monday by 10AM

VICTORIA KINEL

Victoria Kinel died at home Aug. 31, 2021.

She was 98.

Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Victoria was the wife of the late Joseph Murray and the late Joseph Kinel. Mother of William Murray (late Nina) and Kathleen Kaminski (Paul). Sister of Dorothy Contini, she is also survived by her grandchildren Audra Murray, Heather Murray, Michael Kaminski and Matthew Kaminski (Kayleigh). She was great-grandmother of Randy Martin (Kristen) and great-great grandmother of Colton and Ashton Martin.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

CAROL MEISSNER

Carol Meissner (nee Dean) died Sept. 1, 2021. She was 84.

Her funeral service will take place Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.

Carol was very involved with the Compassionate Friends. This group is a nationwide support group for those who have lost a child. After the loss of her son Jack, she found much solace and comfort with them. She was a moderator and had many friends from many states.

Wife of John H. Meissner, she was the mother of Robert Meissner (Michelle), Patricia Casey (Michael) and the late Jack Meissner (Diane). Sister of Al Dean (Evelyn) , she is also survived by her grandchildren Robert, Jason, Jennifer and Andrew along with her loving nieces and nephews; Leslie, Amy, Beth, Wendy and Michael.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Autism Speaks.

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Sarah Osterkorn

September 11, 1990 - November 17, 2010 Happy 31st Birthday in Heaven

On September 11, when the world is remembering other historic events, the family and friends of Sarah will remember her. We will remember her smile, her laugh and her overwhelming charity and goodness. We still laugh at her antics and enjoy all the beautiful memories. Her ideals were simple and peaceful. Imagine if we all could duplicate her ideals, her birthday might be the only historic event we celebrate this day. God Bless you Sarah and Happy 31st Birthday. Love, Dad, Mom, relatives and friends.

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