Kenneth R. Truszkowski
Kenneth R. Truszkowski passed away May 11.
He was 67.
Born in Newark, he moved to Kearny 41 years ago.
Arrangements are by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A memorial Mass will take place Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m., at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. His ashes will be entombed in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, North Arlington.
Ken was a plumber for Local 24. He also worked for himself after his union retirement.
Husband of Patricia (Nee Pickering), he is also survived by his daughters Stacey Truszkowski and Dana Maucione. Brother of George Truszkowski, Richard Truszkowski and Cindy Kuebler, he is also survived by his grandchildren Liliana and Gabriella.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Camille Barletta
Camille Renee Barletta lost her life on May 4 after being struck by a car.
She was 25.
Born in San Diego, Calif., she lived with her fiancé, Peter Pascente, in Chicago.
Camille was a flight attendant for United Airlines based in Newark and had just come into Newark Airport shortly before the accident.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Anita Barletta; her brother, Ryan M.; and sister, Rachel Barletta.
However sad her untimely death was, she still lives on through her parents’ caring decision to donate her organs to save others.
Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny.
Stanley J. Kovolisky
Stanley J. Kovolisky, of Kearny, entered into eternal rest at home after a short illness on May 12.
He was 69.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. His interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.
A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Stanley was an employee of Schuyler Cab Co. of Kearny for many years. Prior to that, he worked as a salesman in the Wine and Spirits industry. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Grace Council 402, Harrison.
In his spare time, Stanley enjoyed the great outdoors. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He was predeceased by his parents Helen (nee Pozarycki) and Stanley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942, in loving memory of Stanley.
Patrick McAteer
Patrick McAteer passed away suddenly on May 12.
He was 73.
Mr. McAteer was born in Newark and was a lifelong resident of Kearny.
He owned and operated Artus Trucking & Paper Warehouse in South Kearny, and later in Avenel, for 30 years before retiring 10 years ago.
He is survived by his beloved wife Ann Marie McAteer; one daughter, Sandra English and her husband, Stephen; one son, Patrick McAteer and his wife, Dori; five cherished grandchildren, Patrick, Brooke, Stephen, Matthew and Michael and he is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
Patrick was predeceased by his sister Catherine Burke.
The funeral was at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, Kearny, on Monday, May 16. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, and interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Relatives and friends are invited to share condolences and memories at www.thiele-reid.com.
Barbara McCabe
Barbara McCabe (nee Wurtemberg) passed away May 8.
She was 80.
Barbara was the wife of the late Joseph McCabe. She is survived by her children Mary Rose Kaywork, Barbara-Jo Mitchell and Joseph J., Stephen J. and Mark J. McCabe; her brothers George and John Wurtemberg; and her grandchildren Ryan, Courtney, Daniel, Stephen, Christine, Cara, Jesse and Matthew.
Visiting was Wednesday, May 11, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was Thursday, May 12, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, and burial followed in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
Loretta A. Varsolona
Loretta A. “Ludja” Varsolona (nee Brzowski) passed away May 8.
She was 89.
Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong Jersey City resident.
Ludja was the wife of the late Peter Varsolona and is survived by her daughter and her husband Beverly and Dennis Gubitosi and her son John Varsolona. She was predeceased by her son Peter. She was one of 12 children and is survived by her sisters Sophia Whalen and Florence Skiba. Also surviving are her grandchildren Lisa Siebel (Dave), Michael Stoeckel (Vicki), Christopher, Korilea, Timothy and Patrick Varsolona, her great-grandchildren Siarra, Bernie and Valicia and her former son-in-law Mike Stoeckel.
Visiting was Tuesday, May 10, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was Wednesday, May 11, at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, and burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to your own favorite charity.
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