TAJ ANTHONY ROBERTS
Taj Anthony Roberts of Kearny died Jan. 9, 2019.
He was 37.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Cremation was private.
In 2013, Taj was inducted into the Kearny High School Hall of Fame for soccer as goalkeeper 1996-1998.
He was named to the First Team All-State for New Jersey Soccer Coaches of New Jersey, was First Team All Hudson County soccer captain for the KHS soccer team that won the North I sectional championship in 1998.
From 1996 to 1998, he was a three-time letter winner for KHS soccer teams and won over 60 games. In his high school career, he won three sectional championships and one north championship.
Taj was the beloved husband of Sarah (Stuart) and son of Laura Cifelli and Jack Pettigrew. The father of Kaya Lee, Peyton, Ivy and Shayne, he is also survived by his sister Emily St. Dic (her husband Pierre) along with his nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Newark Renaissance House, 50-56 Norfolk St., Newark, N.J. 07103.
Donald MacMillan
Former Kearny Councilman Donald MacMillan died Jan. 9, 2019.
He was 62.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Burial was in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover.
Don enjoyed boxing as a young man.
He enjoyed collecting and reading comics and traveling with his companion Eileen.
He was Director of I.T. for Troy Corp. in Florham Park.
Former husband of Donna (Baumgartner) and dear companion of Eileen Radleigh, he was the son of Robert MacMillan and the late Hazel (Rowlands). Father of Jaclyn MacMillan and brother of Robert MacMillan (Kathy), Deborah McInerney (Kevin) and Thomas MacMillan (Diane), also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
RALPH ‘RAY’ PATRICK SCARPA
It is with great sadness that the family of Ralph “Ray” Patrick Scarpa, 73, announce his sudden death on Dec. 27, 2018.
Ray was born Jan. 15, 1945, in Jersey City to Rose and Ralph Scarpa. He graduated from Queen of Peace High School, North Arlington, before earning a business administration degree from Seton Hall University.
He married Donna Marie Russ on Sept. 17, 1967, and they recently celebrated 51 beautiful years together.
Ray served in the Air Force for four years and during this time, earned a Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam for his tireless dedication to country. The Air Force brought Ray to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1969 where he was stationed at NORAD in Cheyenne Mountain.
After serving in the Air Force, Ray worked for the State of Colorado as a tax audit manager and served the state for nearly 30 years until his retirement.
Ray was an active and devout member of Holy Apostles Catholic Church, serving on many committees and teams. He also volunteered throughout the Colorado Springs community.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rose Scarpa, and his brother, Anthony Scarpa. He is survived by his wife, Donna Scarpa; his four daughters, Debbie Varga, Laura Bell (Timothy), Kristi McGarry (Patrick) and Cynthia Scarpa (Sumanth Belawadi); and six grandchildren: Aislyn, Kyla, Ava, Gianna, Donovan and Sloane.
Ray lived a life dedicated to serving God, his family and his community. He loved trains, travel, singing, the mountains, his dogs and a good Italian meal, but nothing made him happier than being with his family and helping others. Ray touched everyone’s heart who was lucky enough to come in contact with him. His loss leaves a void in our community and he will be greatly missed.
Services took place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Burial with military honors was in Pikes Peak National Cemetery. To leave condolences or see additional photos, visit www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colorado-springs-co/ralph-scarpa-8102065.
Frances Moscinski
Frances Moscinski (nee Benn) died at St. Michael’s Hospital, Newark on Jan. 3, 2019.
She was 78.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Fran was the devoted mother of the-late Richard Moscinski and sister of the-late John W. Benn.
Eleanor M. Goddard
Eleanor M. Goddard (nee Smithem) of Kearny died at home Jan. 7, 2019.
She was 89.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.
Eleanor was a dental assistant for many years in Kearny at the office of Dr. Robert Johnson.
Wife of the-late Thomas Goddard, she was the mother of Gary Goddard, Dona Kelly, Thomas, Wayne and Gayle Goddard. Sister of Frederick Smithem, she is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Alzheimer’s research.
Emilia M. Canhoto
Emilia M. Canhoto of Kearny died at home Jan. 7, 2019.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church and burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Emilia was the wife the late Joaquim and mother of Joaquim Jr. and the late Idilia Mauricio. Sister of Joaquim Prata Canhoto and the late Palmira Prata Ramos and Antonio Prata, she is also survived by her grandchildren Claudia Mauricio Gibney, Michael Mauricio, Nicole Canhoto and Monica A. Canhoto along with her great-grandson Andrew C. Gibney.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark.
Eleanor M. Goddard
Eleanor M. Goddard (nee Smithem) of Kearny died at home Jan. 7, 2019.
She was 89.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.
Eleanor was a dental assistant for many years in Kearny at the office of Dr. Robert Johnson.
Wife of the-late Thomas Goddard, she was the mother of Gary Goddard, Dona Kelly, Thomas, Wayne and Gayle Goddard. Sister of Frederick Smithem, she is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Alzheimer’s research.
STANLEY F. WASOWSKI SR.
Stanley F. Wasowski Sr. died at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.
He was 100.
Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.
To send a condolence message to his family, visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Born and raised in Harrison, Stanley lived there for most of his life before moving to Neptune City seven years ago. He retired as a Deputy Chief of the Harrison Police Department after 30+ years of service.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Harrison; a parishioner of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison; a member of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, North Jersey; and was also a member of Wilson-Gugelman VFW Post No. 1302, Kearny.
Stanley served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his loving children Stanley Wasowski (Kathleen) and Florence Wasowski; cherished grandchildren Melissa Heard (Brett), Alexis Finniss (Matthew) and Courtney Sikes (Justin); eight great-grandchildren and his dear sister Marion Listwan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Security Fund of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, North Third Street, Harrison, N.J. 07029, in loving memory of Stanley.
ROGER DLUGOSH
Roger Dlugosh died Jan. 12, 2019, in Veterans Hospital, East Orange.
He was 69.
Roger was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 1949. He graduated from Kearny High School in 1968. He served in the US Army fir two years. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.
After the war, Roger worked as a plumber with Local 24 before retiring several years ago. He was a resident of Kearny for many years.
Roger was predeceased by his mother and step-father Linda and Neil Head Surviving are his daughter Gina; two brothers Carl Dlugosh (Sheila) and Neil Head (Christine) and two nieces April Amenta and Ashley Dlugosh.
Services for Roger are private, but please, when thinking of Roger, since your favorite song in his memory.
