The family of Joan Catherine Genzel announces with deep sadness her sudden passing on Sunday, June 19, 2022.   A lifelong Bayonne resident, Joan embarked on a rewarding career with the Bayonne Board of Education.  Before her retirement, she was a dedicated Second Grade teacher at the Walter F. Robinson Community School.  Her enthusiastic approach and nurturing learning environment during her 21 years as an educator impacted the lives of her students and...

Barbara Ann Brett (nee: Lagus), 84, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.   Barbara was employed at Maidenform, Inc. from 1982 until her retirement in 2001.  With leadership and genuine compassion in her heart, Barbara was a member of several community and volunteer organizations including President, Vice-President, and Secretary of the Adult-Child Bowling League and Barbara Brett's Invitational...

Carmelo Toro,  of Bayonne, entered into eternal rest peacefully on May 25, 2022.  "Tito", as he was known by all, was born in Puerto Rico and moved with his family to Hell's Kitchen in New York City at the age of 12. Tito was a proud father and excellent role model to his four young children from a previous marriage.  At an early age, he developed a strong work ethic which led to a position in security at the Metropolitan Armored Car then Owner/Operator of...

Mildred Domanski (nee: Soltys), entered into eternal rest peacefully at her son's home in Colts Neck, NJ on May 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Newark, NJ, Mildred resided in Bayonne for most of her life.  She worked as a finance clerk for the Hudson County Courthouse in Jersey City, a position she held for more than 19 years before retiring.   Mildred’s favorite pastimes included trips to Atlantic City, shopping, and traveling to her...

Richard W. Harmer entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2022, with his loving family by his side.  Born in Jersey City, he lived in Bayonne for many years before moving to Howell, NJ 4 months ago.  Richie met and married his true love Kathleen, with whom he shared a 53-year marriage before her passing in 2015.  With family as his greatest priority and focus, Richie worked hard to provide a good life for his wife and children.  His natural ability in the automotive field...

Elizabeth (Betty) Sykowski, a lifelong resident of Bayonne passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Bayonne Medical Center. Elizabeth was a woman who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.  Nothing made her happier than beginning each day with a daily walk to Garden State News on Broadway in Bayonne where she would test her luck playing the lottery.  Elizabeth also loved spending time outdoors socializing with her friends at the courtyard of her apartment...

Frances Marie Gustaferro (DeLucia) of Bayonne, entered into eternal rest peacefully on May 9, 2022, with her loving family by her side.  Born in Jersey City and raised in Hoboken, Frances resided in Jersey City before settling in Bayonne 20 years ago.  She worked as a New York telephone operator for Bell Atlantic then for the Maxwell House Corporation.  In her later years she worked as a cafeteria attendant at P.S. #25.   Frances...

Darla Marie Hooper, age 64, entered into eternal rest peacefully on May 5, 2022.   Born in Jersey City, to parents, William Goasevski and Constance Goasevski (Orre). Darla's love of Montana grew from visiting her relatives that lived in the area.  Darla and her family moved to Montana in 1996.  She and her husband Tom recently retired from the Post Office where they had met and worked for 38 years.  She was devoted to her dogs and supported many animal...

Nefta Enzinga, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Bayonne Medical Center.  A homemaker, Netfa was born in Detroit, Michigan where she resided for many years before moving to Bayonne 13 years ago.   Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Ajani and Martez Banks, and her daughter-in-law, Sandra. Cremation was privately held at Rosehill Crematory in Linden, NJ.   The Magic in a Mother’s Touch There’s magic in a Mother’s touch, and...

Bennett Figueroa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.  Born in New York City, he resided in Bayonne and Jersey City for most of his life.   Bennett was employed as a product manager for the Gotham Brand Managers Corporation on Long Island, New York for the past 6 years. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Kelly Rodriguez Figueroa, his son Isaiah Figueroa, his stepchildren, Starr Rodriguez and Andres Vidal III; and his mother, Olga (Vega)...