All Obituaries

It is with great sadness to announce that Raymond Hayek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Paterson, NJ, to the late James and Jean (Aboyoun) Hayek on February 1, 1931. Raymond was a lifelong resident of NJ and a devoted member of Saint Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church in Paterson, NJ. Raymond grew up and attended school in Paterson where he also worked on the looms at his father’s silk mills for many years, including...

George L Bostory died 9-4-23 surrounded by his loving Family. His Visitation will be Monday 9-11-23 at Saint Ann Melkite Church 802 Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park NJ. His Funeral service is on Tuesday 9-12-23 at 10am, please arrive at 9am at Saint Ann Church agaain.

Reverend Basil George Samra, a priest of the Eparchy of Newton for the Melkite Catholic Church in the United States of America, passed into eternal life on Sunday evening, July 16, 2023 in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida where he resided since 2010. Fr. Samra was born in Paterson, New Jersey, February 24, 1942 to George H. and Elizabeth (Balady) Samra. Initiated into Christian life in Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist soon after birth, he was raised in Paterson, New Jersey, working early in...

In loving memory of Sabeh Kachouh it is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing. Sabeh was a devoted husband, father, and a cherished member of our community. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and sacrifices for the betterment of his family.  Born and raised in Lebanon, Sabeh embarked on a new chapter in his life when he immigrated to New York City in the early seventies. In the bustling streets of the Big Apple, Sabeh found his passion and purpose. He established and...

Georgette Baroisou, loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, went home to the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 84 in Paterson, NJ.   Georgette was born in Aleppo, Syria to Hekmat and Zaheda Baroisou on February 9, 1939. She fiercely loved and cared for her family — so much so that she flew across the Atlantic Ocean multiple times to be with her children in the United States. One of the ways she expressed her love was by feeding her family. She insisted on filling...

Jeanette Arodis, known to her family & friends as Jano, passed away on April 30, 2023. She was 86 years old. Jano was born in Aleppo Syria and has been living in the US for several years. Jano is survived by her loving nieces & nephews, Al Rabbat & his wife Ellen, Marilyn Succar & her husband Ray, Noel Giammarino, Denise Principe, Jeanette Jaworski & her husband John, Shawket Marjana, Hekmat Marjana & his wife Christa, George Marjana & his wife Hilda, Jack...

Born Paterson, NJ Sept. 30, 1929- He went home to our Lord, on April 15, 2023. Retired from N. A. Philips 1963 “I want to thank God for creating me. I always prayed to his Son Jesus for dying on the Cross for me. I will now be with my beloved wife Annie.” He was a Life-long member of St. Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church Woodland Park, NJ. activities included, Alter Server, Holy Name Society, Choir, Parish Council member, working at annual food festivals, 8th grade Sunday...

Frank Kees, 74, formerly from Palisades Park, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Hackensack NJ, at 7.30 AM. Before retiring, he worked at Sweeney Transportation as a truck driver. He also served in the US Army for four years and was stationed in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Kees, three daughters, Karen, Jennifer and Elaine and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Roseanne, Kees Truncellito, Jenny Crotty, Rose Lafayette, and one brother Visidor De...

Doctor Frances Nejmeh Colie, 92, passed away in a house fire in her home in Belmar NJ. Frances was employed at Allen B. DuMont Laboratories in her early career and then at St Michael's School, and later at Passaic Valley HS as a teacher, guidance counselor, career development counselor, and ultimately, as Director of Pupil Personnel Services. Shortly after retirement she accepted the position of Director of Religious Educational Services in the US, where she engaged and supported...

Our beloved, Naji Homsi, 64 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21st, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. Naji is deeply missed and survived by his loving wife Milva Homsi (Kalaeyjian); and his three sons Matthew, Christopher, and Thomas. He will be forever cherished and remembered by his siblings Riad, Margaret, Janet, and Ralda. Naji was born on July 7th 1958 in Damascus, Syria to the late Jamil and Madeleine Homsi. He was the second...