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Paolo Baudone, 87, Dumont Resident
DUMONT, N.J. -- Paolo Baudone, of Dumont, died on Monday, March 7. He was 87.Born in Sicily, Baudone immigrated to the United States in 1966, settling in North Bergen. He later moved to Ridgefield, where he owned and operated his construction business for many years, before moving to Dumont in 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Francesca (Mogavero) Baudone; children Giuseppe Baudone and his wife Maria, Salvatore Baudone, Rosario Baudone and his wife Kristi, and Antoniette Hroncich and her husband John; grandchildren Mattea, John Paul, Paulie, Marcella, Casey, Paolo and Dante; great-grandson …
Ella Pawelka, 85, Former Waldwick Resident
WALDWICK, N.J. -- Ella Pawelka -- a resident of Modesto, California, formerly of Walkdwick -- died on Sunday, March 6. She was 85."She was a beloved mom, a dear friend and trusted neighbor who treated everyone she met with respect and kindness," information from the funeral home stated.
Pawelka is survived by her children, Bruce, Richard and Joanne; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother Joseph. She was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph Pawelka.
Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at C.C. Van Emburgh, 306 E Ridgewood Ave., in R…
Stephen J. Campbell, 32, Beacon Resident
BEACON, N.Y. -- Stephen J. Campbell, of Beacon and formerly of Wappingers Falls, died on Monday, March 7. He was 32.
Born in Mount Kisco, Campbell was raised in Wappingers Falls and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School. He worked as a plumber, formerly for Herlihy Plumbing & Heating in Croton-on-Hudson, and most recently, L.B.R. Plumbing & Heating in Croton Falls.
He was a thrill seeker who enjoyed the outdoors, including hiking, fishing and snowboarding. He was also artistic and enjoyed drawing in his spare time -- and he greatly enjoyed his time with his nieces and nephews.…
Sandra Shortino, 91, Clifton Resident
CLIFTON, N.J. -- Sandra Shortino, of Clifton and a longtime resident of Passaic, died on Saturday, March 5. She was 91. Born in Connecticut, "Sandra was a home maker who enjoyed shopping, cooking and housekeeping," according to information provided by the funeral home.
Shortino is survived by her grandsons, Bryan and his wife Wendy Shortino, and Marc and his wife Laurie Shortino; and great-grandchildren Samantha, Sydney, Hannah and Matthew. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Shortino; son Bruce; and brothers Marty and Aaron.
A funeral was held on Tuesday, March 8, at Warne…
Josephine 'Josie' Nigri, 91, Lyndhurst Resident
LYNDHURST, N.J -- Josephine "Josie" (Buonomo) Nigri, of Lyndhurst, died on Tuesday, March 8. She was 91.
Nigri graduated from Hoboken High School and worked as a secretary. "Josie devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren," according to information from the funeral home. "She loved to read, put together jigsaw puzzles, cook for her family and babysit all the children in her family."
She is survived by her children, Rosanne and her husband Robert Emery, Anthony and his wife Catherine Nigri, and Patricia and her husband Edward Raimo;…
William Merritt, 66, Longtime Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. -- William Merritt, a longtime resident of Stamford, died on Tuesday, March 1. He was 66.
Born in Port Chester, Merritt was a union sheet metal fabricator for many years. "He loved being part of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club in Stamford, his trips to Las Vegas and lunches with his daughter," according to information from the funeral home.
Merritt is survived by his daughters, Kristel Andersen of Trumbull and Cindy Rousell of Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia; siblings Buddy, Sheila, Barbara and Donald Merritt; and several nieces and nephews.
He was pr…
