BAILEY, ANN C

BAILEY, ANN C. Services for Ann C. (Ciappi) Bailey, of Secaucus, were held Nov. 15 at Leber Funeral Home, Union City. She died Nov. 11 at Meadowlands Medical Center, Secaucus. Born in Union City, she lived in Secaucus for 10 years. Bailey was an owner of Bailey’s Best Taxi and Ramp Taxi, Union City, for …

BATOR, PATRICIA E

BATOR, PATRICIA E. Services for Patricia E. Bator, 63, a lifelong resident of Secaucus, were held Nov. 20 at Mack Memorial Home, Secaucus. She died at home Nov. 15. Bator was a chemist for Cognis Inc. in Hoboken. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Jersey City State College. Survivors include a brother, Anthony …

PICONE, JOSEPH D

PICONE, JOSEPH D. Mass for Joseph D. Picone, of North Bergen, was held Nov. 22 at St. John Nepomucene Church, Guttenberg. He died Nov. 15 at the Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck. Picone was born in Guttenberg. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Greco, Catherine Stewart and Tricia Downey; a brother, Sam Picone; a sister, Mary Hudak; …

McCLARY, GEORGE

McCLARY, GEORGE. Services for George McClary, 75, of Hasbrouck Heights, formerly of Weehawken, were held Nov. 25 at Costa Memorial Home, Hasbrouck Heights. He died Nov. 21. Born in Weehawken, he moved to Hasbrouck Heights in 2000. McClary was the owner and president of H. Cross Co., Weehawken, for 30 years before retiring. Survivors include …

ROBERT J. “APPLE” PETTROW

On Tuesday, November 18, 2008; devoted husband of Amy (nee: Law); brother of a sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held from the LEBER Funeral Home, Union City. Cremation private.

PATRICIA K. BRENNEN

(nee: Hanson) On Friday, November 21, 2008; loving mother of Walter Jay Brennen and wife Theresa; dear grandmother of Angelina and Joseph. Funeral services were held from the NAZARE MEMORIAL HOME, INC., Lyndhurst. Entombment, Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.

MARY CHONKO

(nee: Berezny) Of Clark (formerly of Bayonne); on Friday, November 21, 2008; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Robert and wife Rosemary Chonko of Farmville, VA., and Dennis and wife Nancy Chonko of Monroe, N.J.; devoted grandmother of Danielle, Brett, Deane Nigro and James Chonko; great-grandmother of Mia Chonko; dear sister of …

MARK B. DOHERTY

On Friday, November 21, 2008; cherished father of Briana Doherty; beloved brother of Sue Ann Doherty, Michael Doherty and Pat Doherty; dear uncle of Nicole, Alea, Ryan, Skylar and Baby Rocco; also survived by many close and supportive friends. Funeral services were held from the LEBER Funeral Home, Union City. Private cremation.

CARMEN J. DEMARIA

On Tuesday, November 18, 2008; beloved husband of Ann (nee: Marino); devoted father of Margaret Hughes and husband John, Theresa Curran and husband Kevin, Marianne Moran and husband Jack, Ann Kachmar and husband George, Joan Mitchell and husband Paul, John DeMaria and wife Maryjane, Jane Mattiello and husband Vincent; loving grandfather of John C. Hughes …

FRANCES ROSE PRESEPE

(DeSantis) On Sunday, November 23, 2008; beloved wife of the late Cuneo P.; devoted mother of Vincent (Maria Clavelli); Joseph (Tracy Copeland) & Diana (Michael) D’Andrea; dearest sister of Carmela (Chickie) Esposito, Carla Sturla, Frank & Jerry DeSantis and the late Grace Cammisa & Palma Castro; dear sister-in-law of Joseph Sturla, Janet & Barbara DeSantis, …