George Brown Ford
George Brown Ford, 73, of Jackson, passed away on Nov. 21 at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood.
George was born in Jersey City, and resided in East Newark, before settling in Jackson Twp. 36 years ago.
George proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Mr. Ford was employed as a truck driver by Paul’s Trucking Company in Edison. He was captain and a volunteer fireman in the East Newark Sherman Hook and Ladder Fire Company.
George was a communicant of St. Veronica’s Roman Catholic Church in Howell.
Predeceased by his parents, Allan and Jean Ford, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sara V. Ford; his sons, Allan Ford of North Arlington, George Ford of Baytown, Texas, Andrew Ford of Jackson, and Francis Ford of Jersey City; his daughters, Cathy Ford of Bethlehem, Pa., Margie Ford of Sanford, N.C., Maryanne Addud of Medford, and Sarita Ford of Jackson; his brother, Pat Ford of Lanoka Harbor; his sisters, Catherine Lowe of Rockville, Md.; Marylin McGowan of Toms River, and Jane Murphy of Kearny; his 17 grandchildren, and expecting another grandchild soon, and four grea-grandchildren; and his former wife, Margaret Tomasko of Sanford, N.C.
Arrangements were by the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, Jackson. A funeral Mass was held at St. Veronica’s Roman Catholic Church, Howell, followed by interment in
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lakewood.
In lieu o f flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1031 Route 22 West, Suite 203, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807.
Julia Esteves
We celebrate the long and beautiful life of Julia Esteves.
She was born in Pardilho, Estarreja, Portugal to Antonio Joaquim Vaz and Maria Jose Valente de Almeida on July 24, 1925. She loved telling the story of how her father did not register her birth until Sept. 2, 1925.
Julia had the pleasure of celebrating two birthdays for 86 years. Julia married her
sweetheart, Jose Luciano da Silva Esteves, who was also born in the same town.
They moved to Angola, Africa, early in their marriage but Julia returned to the home they built on Lugar-do-Lugar when she was eight months pregnant with her son, Jose Amilcar Marques Esteves. A daughter followed 15 months later, Maria Alexandrina Marques Esteves.
With brothers in the United States anxious to bring family members to America, papers where processed and the family flew to America on Dec. 5, 1967. Harrison
was the place they would call home and where Julia lived until her death. Julia,
a devoted Catholic, had a strong faith and other than her family the Lord was her daily companion. After her husband’s death and for the last 30 years, her life has been truly dedicated to God and her children.
The gift she always said was the most precious to her was time spent with family. She carried around a photo album of family and friends who gathered to celebrate her 85th birthday party for weeks afterwards.
Her face would light up every time she spoke of her granddaughter, Amanda Mae Cohen, and she never missed any opportunity to see Amanda’s performances or be
witness to her accomplishments.
She was blessed with a wonderful son-in-law, William P. Warner, whom she adored and two beautiful step-daughters, Jessica and Christine Warner. She loved to dance, she loved to watch Spanish Soap Operas and she love walking up Harrison Avenue to Holy Cross Church. She lived 86 years and seven weeks in good health, and only several weeks ago was diagnosed with brain lymphoma. On Nov. 26, at 8:18
p.m., the Lord came for his sister. You have given us many memories to keep you in our hearts….be at peace….you are loved, and you are missed.
The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m., following visitation from 9:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be held in Holy Cross Church, Harrison, at 11 a.m. Interment
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
For directions, information or to send condolences, please visit mulliganfuneralhome.org.
Dolores A. Callaghan
Dolores A. Callaghan (Maccia), 76, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at her
home in Kearny while surrounded by her loving family.
Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home 585 Belgrove Drive,
Kearny. A funeral liturgy was offered in St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.
Dolores was born in Newark, lived in Bloomfield and moved to Kearny in 1966. She was employed as a medical coder at St. Michael’s University Medical Center, Newark,
for 30 years. She retired 14 years ago. Mrs. Callaghan was a member of the Kearny Senior Citizens and the St. Stephen’s Seniors.
She is survived by her children; Catherine Santangelo (James), Debra Taylor (David)
and Robert (Arlene); 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and her daughter-in-law Marcella (Handlin) Callaghan.
She was predeceased by her husband Donald A. Sr. in 1976 and her son Donald A. Jr. in 2010.
In lieu of flowers Dolores wished that you all enjoy life and spend quality time with
friends and family.
Robert A. Dobosh
Robert A. Dobosh, 59, passed away on Nov. 22.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.
com.
Robert was born in Newark and has lived in Toms River, Nutley and most recently Kearny.
In 1971, at age 19 he opened Bob’s Deli on Davis Avenue in Kearny, working there until
closing it in 1983. In 2007, he re-opened the deli under the name of Bob’s Again Deli where he was working until the time of his death.
He is survived by his children Stephen Dobosh of Kearny, Robyn Comer of Kearny, Stephanie Dobosh of Tucson, Ariz. and his brother Stephen Dobosh of Kearny.
James Patrick Dunrovich
James Patrick Dunrovich, 44, passed away suddenly on Nov. 21 at his home in Kearny.
Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral liturgy was offered in St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, followed by
interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.
James was born in Newark and was a lifelong resident of Kearny.
He was an elevator mechanic employed by the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 1 of New York and New Jersey for the last 11 years.
He is survived by his parents John P. and Marion (Myles) Dunrovich and his two sisters, Marion and Susan Dunrovich.
He was predeceased by his brother John “Jackie” Dunrovich.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
