Irene Carberry
Irene Carberry, formerly of Kearny, died on Oct. 22 at The Job Haines home in Bloomfield where she lived since 2002.
Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A service was held in the funeral home, followed by a private cremation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
Irene was the wife of the late James H. Carberry Jr., mother of James H. III, Joyanne Chesnick and the late Dr. Thomas R. Carberry. She is also survived by four grandchildren as well as great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to The First Presbyterian Church Remembrance Fund in Kearny.
Muriel A. Diehl
Muriel A. Diehl (nee Greatorex) died on Oct. 23 in The Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls. She was 97. Born in Kearny, she moved to Tinton Falls in 2003. Private arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
Muriel was a retired Belleville school teacher.
She was the wife of Donald A. Diehl and mother of Marjorie Spirito and the late Donald A. Jr., and sister of the late Olive Tomlinson. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael and Frank and her great-grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Sophia and Victoria.
Edward Henry Kamieniecki
Edward Henry Kamieniecki, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Oct. 21. He was 92.
Born in Harrison, he was a lifelong resident and a parishioner of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Edward was a Harrison firefighter for 20 years. He was a member of the Harrison Senior Citizens, participating in many senior programs associated with the Harrison Seniors. He was recognized as having a beautiful singing voice. Edward was selected to serve as the executor director of the Newark Housing Department for a day. Edward served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his beloved companion of 42 years Esther Estrella, and her children Danilo Estrella and Anita Sims, cherished grandfather to four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also uncle to many nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison and his Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information or to send condolences, please visit mulliganfuneralhome.org
William P. Kavlick
William P. Kavlick died Oct. 25. He was 51.
Born in Newark, he lived in Kearny before moving to Nutley 10 years ago.
Visiting will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and the service will be at 6 p.m. in the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. Cremation will be private. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
Bill was a traffic coordinator with Local 472 in Newark and was a member of Queen of Peace Council Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his parents Joseph and Barbara (nee Byrnes) Kavlick, his wife Christine (nee Verrier) and his son William. He was also the brother of Lori Kavlick, Linda Landi, Karen Palamara, Joseph Kavlick Jr. and Barbara Kripetz.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Geffrey Kerwin Jr.
Geffrey Kerwin Jr., of Kearny, died Oct. 24. He was 41.
Private arrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home. Condolence may be left at www.armitagewiggins.com.
Geff, an avid fisherman, played Kearny Recreation football and Kearny High School football which led to a football scholarship to Penn State.
He is survived by his parents Geffrey Sr. and Sharon (nee Stansvaag) and his stepmother Beverly. He was the brother of Kristan Kerwin and the nephew of David and Sue Kerwin, Richard and Karin Kerwin and Douglas and Diane Tilley. He is also survived by his cousin Anmarie Narozny DeGiovanni and her daughters Kaetana, Paige and Johanna. He was predeceased by his grandparents Robert and Marianne Kerwin. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to K.H.S. Athletic Department scholarship fund.
Mikhail Korban
Mikhail Korban, formerly of Russia, died Oct. 19 in Kearny. He was 61. A
rrangements are by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral service for Mikhail was held in Russian Orthodox Convent, followed by burial at Novo- Diveevo Cemetery, both in Nanuet, N.Y.
Mikhail is survived by his loving mother and family in Russia and dear friends here in this country.
Efrosini Koukoutsis
Efrosini “Frances” Koukoutsis died Oct. 24. She was 77.
Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A funeral service was held at St. Demetrios Church in Union. To view the complete obituary, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
Frances is survived by her husband Vasilios and her sons and daughter-in-law James and Dennis and Carolyn. Also surviving are her grandchildren Julia and William.
Siobhan Speck
Siobhan Speck, of Harrison, died on Oct. 25, surrounded by her loving family. She was 54.
She is survived by her siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison.
John Joseph Tanzini Jr
John Joseph Tanzini Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Oct. 22. He was 89.
Born in Harrison, he was a lifelong resident. John worked for the railroad in Kearny for 40 years retiring in 1981. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. An avid Yankee fan, in his spare time he enjoyed bowling.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jean (nee Ryder), his loving children Sandy Tanzini, Barbara Correnti and her husband Patsy and John and Jean; cherished grandchildren, Kelly, Alan, Stephanie, Kate and John, and great-grandchildren Maryanna, Eddie, Alex, Beth, Bradley and Abigail, dear brother of Joseph, Louis and Louise. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Theresa.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. His commital services were private. For information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.org.
Paul C. Trucillo
Paul C. Trucillo, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Oct. 23. He was 61.
Born in Newark, he was a life-long resident of Harrison. He formerly worked for Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, prior to that he was a long time service manager for Newark Buick, Newark. Prior to that he worked for Goodwill Industries, Harrison. Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #402, Harrison. He also was a parishoner at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Paul was married to Carol (nee DiSanto) He is survived by his siblings Louis A. and his wife Denise, Theresa Trucillo, Christopher and his wife Cidalia, and Charles and his wife Patricia, his six nieces and nephews Louis, Michael, Michael, Charles, Jessica and Nicole. He is also survived by his step-daughters Linda Coleman and Catherine Coleman, his beloved grand-daughter Mandy and his grand-nephews Jake Michael and Michael Liam.
He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Elizabeth (nee Pennella) Trucillo. Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Harrison, Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For information or to send condolences to the family please visit mulliganfuneralhome.org. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Memorial plus Honor Program, P.O. Box 11537, Alexandria, VA. 22312 in loving memory of Paul.
