Susan Joan DiScerni
Susan Joan DiScerni (nee Kirby), of North Arlington, formerly of Kearny, died March 1.
She was 46.
Visiting was Friday, March 3, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated Saturday, March 4, at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial was in St. Anne Cemetery, Wall.
Susan worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Paterson. Prior to that, she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Passaic. Susan was a graduate of Queen of Peace High School, Rutgers University and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years John “JD,” her devoted parents John and Joan Kirby, her brother John (Libby) and her sisters Maureen Cochrane (Ned) and Elaine Sullivan (Michael). She was the adored aunt of Sydney, Kirsten, Kayla, Tara, Mitchell, Ian and Colleen. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law Michael and Mark DiScerni, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to Susan G. Komen breast cancer research or the Special Olympics.
Amparo Iglesia
Amparo Iglesia died Feb. 28.
She was 99.
Born in Spain, she lived in Newark before moving to Kearny six years ago.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Amparo was the wife of the late Ceferino Iglesia. Mother of Guadalupe Miguel, Juan Iglesia and the late Fernando Iglesia, she is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Dominick Pupo
Dominick Pupo, 87, died March 1 at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.
Born in Newark, he had lived in Kearny since 1977.
He worked as a self-employed carpenter for most of his life and was an accomplished artist, musician and model maker.
Dominick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 37 in North Arlington.
He was the beloved husband of the late Antoinetta (nee Caruso), the cherished father of Julie Kelley and her husband Edward of Kearny, the adored grandfather of Danielle Blasko and her husband Jesse, and Jonathan Kelley, the great-grandfather of Ava Marie Blasko, the loving brother-in-law of Marie Kearney and her late husband Craig, Gina Tirone and her husband Charlie, Domenico Caruso and his wife Helen, Angelo Caruso and his wife Helen, the late Tony Caruso and Rosette Taddeo and the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
The funeral was from the Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington, on March 4. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.
Florence Wasowski
Florence Wasowski died Feb. 28 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.
She was 96.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.
To send condolences to her family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Born and raised in Harrison, Florence spent most of her life there before moving to Neptune five years ago. She worked in the Harrison Health Department and in the Harrison school system as a nurse for many years, retiring in the late 1970s.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison.
Florence attended nursing school at Jersey City Medical Center, where she received a nursing degree. She later attended the former Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University) and received her bachelor’s degree in 1966.
She is survived by her beloved husband Stanley F. Wasowski Sr. They were married for 74 years.
She is also survived by her loving children Stanley Wasowski (Kathleen) and Florence Wasowski, three cherished grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her dear brother Henry Bazewicz (Peggy) and a sister- in-law Marion Listwan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 115 S. Third St., Harrison, N.J. 07029, in loving memory of Florence.
Mary V. Macmillan
Mary V. Macmillan, 83, of Kearny, peacefully died March 3, in her home.
Mary was a woman of deep religious faith and values.
Visiting and the funeral were Monday, March 6, at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated the same day at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.
Mary was the daughter of the late James and Pauline (nee Buckley) Cashman, from Ireland. She was married twice – first to Daniel Norton, who died young – and then to John Macmillan.
Both men loved her deeply. She was blessed.
Mary leaves behind special friends, especially Maria N. Ferrao and her family.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Louis Schimenti Sr.
Louis Schimenti Sr., of East Newark, died Monday, Feb. 27.
He was 88.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home. Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
To send condolences to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Born in Newark, Louis lived in East Newark for 48 years. He was a machinist for Reagen Precision, North Arlington, for over 20 years, retiring in 1991. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, and a member of the East Newark Senior Center.
Louis is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Casey) of 52 years, his son Louis (Angela), of Burlington, daughters Mary Ann Capobianco (Greg), of Nutley, Laura Van De Putte (Herman), of Lincoln Park, and Joanne DelliSanti Hessler (David), of Mendham, and nine grandchildren, Patrick, Diana, Matthew, Brian, Michael, Sydney, Kelsey, Henry and Greta.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Mildred Partesi (2015) and Diana Schimenti (1989).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. John’s Feed the Hungry, P.O. Box 200147, Newark, N.J. 07102-5202, in loving memory of Louis.
