Joseph Domerstad
Joseph Domerstad, 66, died on Saturday March 31, in the Community Medical Center, Toms River.
Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home, followed by a private cremation. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com.
Joseph was born in Newark and lived in Kearny for many years before moving to Toms River one year ago.
Along with his beloved wife Judy, Joe owned and operated Judy and Joe’s Cleaning Company of Kearny for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife Judy (Mercuro); his loving children Jody, Nancy and Brian Domerstad and his godchildren Nicole and Melissa Bannon.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to DRIVE4COPD at www.drive4copd.org.
Catherine M. Kaman
Catherine M. Kaman (nee Knapp) died on March 31 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic. She was 53. Born in Hackensack, she lived in Union City before moving to Lyndhurst 35 years ago.
Visiting will be on Wednesday, April 4, at the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Church and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. To leave an online condolence please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
Cathy is survived by her husband Michael Kaman, her parents John and Gloria Knapp, her children Michael J., Robert A. and Melissa C. Kaman her brothers and sisters John, Barbara and Michael Knapp and Debbie Paparelli and her grandson Mason. She was predeceased by her brother Richard Knapp.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
Lidia Naranjo
Lidia Naranjo, (nee Palacios), 88, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, March 29. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Thursday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service at the funeral home, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m.
For directions, information to send condolences to the family please visit: www.mulliganfuneralhome.org.
Lidia was born in Cuba, the daughter of the late Ramon and Maria and beloved wife of the late Carlos (2004).
She is survived by her sons Carlos and her daughter-in-law Clara, and Gilbert and his wife Fanny, and her cherished grandsons Carlos and his wife Lisa and Alex and his wife Michelle. She is also a great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren
Please omit flowers and make donations to the family in care of the funeral home for services in memory of Lidia.
Vincent J. Pierandozzi
Vincent J. Pierandozzi died on March 25 in North Broward Hospital in Pompino, Fla. He was 80. Born in Bristol, Pa., he lived in North Arlington before moving to Florida in 1997.
Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A service was held on Friday, March 30, at the funeral home, followed by a private cremation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
Vincent enlisted in the U.S Army during the Korean War. He was a self-employed furniture repair technician in Kearny and currently worked in security for Allegiance in Boca Roton, Fla.
He is survived by his wife Carole Pierandozzi and children Vincent and Rita Pierandozzi and Lisa Ciccia. He was the brother of Linda, Laura and Peter Pierandozzi, Rita Lo Presti, Josephine Cavalie and Beatrice Dunlap; also surviving are many grand and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
John R. Smith
John R. Smith died on March 31at home. He was 77. Born in Glasgow, Scotland he immigrated to Canada and moved to Kearny 40 years ago.
Arrangements were by the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A funeral Mass was held at St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny, followed by a private cremation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
John was a retired machine mechanic from Kleer Kast in Kearny. He was also a member of the Scots American Club. John is the husband of Sadie (nee Shivers), father of Donna Woups and the late Helen Smith; brother of the late Donald, he is also survived by his grandchildren Mandi, Chelsie, Ross and Sarah.
