It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vilmo DiPaolo, C-21 Gold Properties RE, Totowa.

Vilmo was born in Civitella Alfedena, Italy to Luigi and Angelina (Antonucci) Di Paolo on June 27, 1925. He was a graduate of the Royal Institute of Subiaco in Rome, Italy and became a school teacher before immigrating to the United States in 1948. He worked as an insurance agent for Metropolitan and John Hancock Insurance Companies. He afterwards became a Real Estate Broker along with his wife, Henrietta and they founded Di Paolo Realty in 1969 prior to joining Century 21 in 1978. Vilmo was the principal owner of Century 21 Gold Properties Realty, Inc.

Vilmo held numerous positions in government and served the Passaic County community faithfully. He was a member and President of the Totowa Board of Education; Councilman on the Totowa Borough Council; Treasurer of the Totowa Republican Club; Commissioner on the Board of Assessment; Passaic County Adjuster; and Commissioner on the Passaic County Board of Taxation for over 26 years. He sang in the St. James Church choir, served as an usher, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Vilmo enjoyed playing cards, golfing, which he first took up in his 60’s, and spending winters in Boca Raton, Florida. He was a generous, kind, and loving man who enjoyed special times with family & friends.

Funeral service will be held at Saint James of the Marches Church in Totowa on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 am with Reverend Marc Mancini officiating. Visitation will be held at Festa Memorial Funeral Home on November 3, 2024 from 2:00-6:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 50 Warner Road Hubbard, Ohio, 44425 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the DiPaolo's family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kala Taylor, Cass Inc., West Orange, NJ.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Cass family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Patsy Bove, Coldwell Banker, Ringwood, NJ.

He was a realtor for almost 50 years before retiring from Coldwell Banker in 2023, as well as the president of the Passaic County Board of Realtors in 1992. He spent many hours reading suspense novels and firearms magazines, and enjoyed a fine meal with wine, as well as vacationing with family in North Carolina and Long Beach Island, NJ. With a generous spirit and quick wit, Danny was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

Family and friends may visit on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, at M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, 616 Ridge Road at New Road,  Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852. Interment will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Vietnam Veterans of America https://vva.org/donate/ or  Wounded Warriors https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bove family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Malatesta, Realty Executives Exceptional, Little Falls, NJ.

Chris Coleman Malatesta, 64, of Totowa, passed away on August 27, 2024. He was the son of Andrew and Rita Malatesta. Survived by siblings Andrea Lobosco, Rita Carluccio, Ester Malatesta, and the late Robert Malatesta. He was a Real Estate Agent at Executive Realty, Little Falls.

A memorial gathering will be held on September 7, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 PM at Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Totowa, New Jersey. Donations to Deborah Hospital Foundation, New Jersey Region, in his memory appreciated.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Malatesta family and friends.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maryann D'Alessandro, a beloved member of the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors® (NCJAR) and a valued part of D'Alessandro Realtors®. Maryann passed away peacefully on June 16th at the age of 80.

Maryann was the devoted wife of Henry D'Alessandro, Broker at D'Alessandro Realtors®. Her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family and community touched the lives of many. Maryann's commitment to the real estate profession and her support for her husband's endeavors were unwavering.

A service to honor Maryann’s life was held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 4-8 PM at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home, 1735 Route 35, Middletown, NJ 07748. A funeral service followed on Friday, June 21, 2024, promptly at 9:15 AM at Saint Catherine's Church, Holmdel, NJ, with burial at Gates of Heaven, East Hanover, NJ.

For those who were unable to attend, condolences and memories can be shared online. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated by the family during this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathies are with Henry D'Alessandro, their family, and friends. Maryann's presence will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael J. Smith, Huntington National Bank, Chester, NJ.

Michael was a man of exceptional character and unwavering integrity. Throughout his life, he touched the lives of many with his kindness, compassion, and boundless generosity. His warm smile and humorous spirit brightened the lives of those around him, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Michael was a dedicated professional, excelling in his career of nearly two decades with Huntington National Bank. His passion for his work was evident in everything he did, and his contributions to many charitable events were invaluable.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Michael’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, between 4:00 and 8:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church in Andover, New Jersey.  Following mass, Michael will be laid to rest at Pequest Union Cemetery near his dear sister, Erika. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Debbie’s Dream Foundation or Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Smith's family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane McCrostie, Realty Executives Exceptional, Pompton Plains, NJ.

In lieu of flowers donations made in Diane's memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center would be greatly appreciated by her family. MSKCC provided great care to Diane throughout her struggle with Ovarian Cancer.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14th from 2-6 pm at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be held 11 am Monday at Holy Spirit Church, Pequannock. Cremation will follow privately.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the McCrostie's family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Smith, BHHS Fox & Roach, Basking Ridge, NJ. 

Ernie was a real estate Broker Associate and a Broker/Manager of Berkshire Hathaway in New Jersey for over three decades. He guided and served multiple generations in the complicated task of buying and selling homes. Ernie had a passion for real estate and especially loved historic properties and the stories they told. He was known to give excellent area tours for the many transferees that moved to the area over the years.

A memorial service will be held on April 23 from 2:00-3:30 at the The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Donations may be made to The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Staten Island, New York.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Meloni's family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Erika Hammonds, KW Metropolitan, Morristown, NJ.

Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 4-8 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Good Shepherd Church, 48 Tranquility Road, Andover, NJ on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:30 am (Please meet at church). Following the Mass burial will be held in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ.

For those desiring, donations may be made to Debbie’s Dream Foundation, 2 S. University Drive #326, Plantation, FL 33324 in memory of Erika.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Hammonds' family and friends.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Meloni, C-21 Award Agency, Nutley, NJ. 

Jacqueline was born in Jersey City, NJ, and resided in Nutley since 1953. She was a proud graduate of the Nutley High School Class of 1956. Jacqueline earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Montclair State University, and her Masters Degree in education from Marygrove College. She was a dedicated teacher at Franklin Middle School, Nutley, for many years before retiring in 2004. She later became a Realtor and was the owner of World Class Realty in Totowa for many years. She was currently at Century 21 Award in Nutley.

Jacqueline was a member of the National Education Association and the New Jersey Education Association. She was also a member of the Realtors Association and the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors (N.C.J.A.R). She was a RPAC and team leader, Verification committee member, and Grievance committee member. She received the Circle of Excellence award and Bronze Circle of Excellence and was also Realtor of the Year.

Visitation will be at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley, 540 Franklin Avenue, on Monday, January 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, January 30 at 9:30 a.m. There will be a funeral mass celebrated at Holy Family Church, 28 Brookline Avenue, Nutley at 10:30 a.m. The cremation will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Nutley Educational Foundation, P. O. Box 735, Nutley, NJ 07110.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jacqueline (Barbara) Meloni, please vist here.

We at the board, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Meloni's family and friends.