All Obituaries

Michael J. Bendick, 92, U.S Navy WWII Veteran, of Florham Park and formerly of Jersey City, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019.  Michael was a member of various traffic clubs, President of the Delta New Alpha Fraternity, and Commander & Finance Officer of Lafayette Post #33 since their inception in 1947.  Cherished brother of Mary and Elizabeth Bendick.  Also survived by many loving cousins and dear friends.  Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, 210...

Frances Brush, 87, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019.  Frances was a resident of Florham Park, and formerly lived in Newark, Bloomfield and Florida.  She worked many years at Automatic Switch in Florham Park.  She is survived by her sister Rose Esposito and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home 210 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park on Monday from 10-11am immediately followed by a prayer service.  Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery...

Frank J. Lazorik, 88, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019.  Frank worked many years with Tishman and was the Director of Properties at Bromley in New York City.  Beloved husband of 63 years to Mary A. Lazorik.  Devoted father of Victoria Lazorik and the late Mariann Kramer.  Loving grandfather of Garrett Kramer. Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home 210 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm.  Funeral on Saturday...

Pia Paolino, 52, of West Orange, formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 11, 2019.  Pia was Director of NEXT Direct Division at NEXT Model Management in New York City, and an esteemed member of the fashion industry for over 20 years.  She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Beloved daughter of Paula Cappalli, her husband Richard, and the late Dr. Thomas J. Paolino, Jr.  Dear sister of Thomas J. Paolino,...

John V. Janacek, 91, of East Hanover, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Montreal, Canada, to parents John and Pauline, John and his family immigrated to the United States in 1936. As a young man, John served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, earning an honorable discharge. He received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering (now part of NJIT), and spent decades applying his skills in...

Luke A. Percario, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019.  Luke was born in Italy and migrated to Summit, NJ when he was 2 ½ years old where he was raised.  He was a resident of Short Hills, NJ for 57 years and also resided in West Point Island, Lavallette.  He is a US Army Veteran and attended Rutgers University in Newark where he earned his B.A in 1953 and Masters in Business in 1960.  Luke worked many years with Prudential in Newark and Ethicon in...

Aileen Mary Pellettiere (Wild), of Florham Park, formerly of Clifton, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019.  Aileen worked over 30 years as a Kindergarten Teacher with the Paterson Board of Education before retiring.  She was a member of the NJEA and volunteered at Holy Family School.  Beloved wife of 36 years to Bill Pellettiere.  Devoted mother of Megan Larkin, her husband Peter, Caitlin Pellettiere and her fiancé Patrick Fanshaw.  Dear sister of Sue...

Ann Laurine Froysland (Olsen), “Bunny”, 79, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Albee Froysland.  Devoted mother of Richard Froysland, Robert Froysland, Dee Giordano and her husband Robert.  Cherished grandmother of Jaime and Brittany, Bobby, Tara and Erik, Joey and Michael.  Proud great-grandmother of Emma, Leo, Savannah, Ryan, Alivia, Angie, Addy and Harper. ...

Anthony P. Perruso, Jr., 56, of W. Palm Beach, FL, formerly of East Hanover, NJ, passed away on November 2, 2019.  Anthony was the owner/operator of Perruso Landscaping in W. Palm Beach.  Devoted father of Anthony Perruso and his fiancé Jayme Yeskel.  Cherished son of Louise Meola.  Dear brother of Donna Perruso.  Loving uncle of Michael, his wife Theresa, Tommy and Alexandra.  Great-uncle of Gianna and Antonia.  Boyfriend of Rita Margotta. ...

Clara B. Lopez (Bailey), 96, of Whippany, formerly of Irvington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2019. Beloved wife of 71 years to the late Santiago Lopez, Jr.  Devoted mother of Linda Zenga, her husband Glenn, Lorraine Thomas, her husband Roy Parian, James Lopez, his wife Claudia, and Thomas Lopez.  Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Steven, Michael, Christine, Jonathan and Adam.  Proud great-grandmother of Mia Madison and Mila, Lucas and...