RIVERA, DAVID

RIVERA, DAVID. Services for David Rivera, 61, of Union City, were Sept. 16 at Earl F. Bosworth Funeral Home, Hoboken. He died Sept. 13 at Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he lived in Union City for several years. Rivera was a taxi driver for Mojica Taxi, Hoboken. Survivors include two …

SOSSA, MARIA M

SOSSA, MARIA M. Services for Maria M. Sossa, 54, of Union City, were private. She died at home Sept. 12. Born in Colombia, she lived in Union City. Survivors include two daughters, Monica and Cynthia; and a grandson, Brandon.

CHARLES T. VALENTE

Of Mobile, Ala. (formerly of Bayonne); on Thursday, September 4, 2008; father of Ellie Kern and husband Herb Mobile, and Judith Valente Reynard and husband the honorable Charles Reynard, Richard Valente and wife Barbara; grandfather of James Kern, Michael Kern, Nicole Roshto and Shane Valente; great-grandfather of Chivas, Casey and Charlie Kern; also survived by …

HOWARD J. PLUNKETT

On Friday, September 12, 2008; beloved husband of Helen (nee: Thack); devoted father of Eileen Moje of Bayonne, Maureen and husband Samuel Pisano of Toms River, and Kathleen and husband Victor Feniello of Bayonne; loving grandfather of Christopher Moje, Vincent, Michael and Samuel Pisano, Janeen and Lauren Feniello; dear brother of Walter of Jersey City …

SABINA B. CASSIDY

On Friday, September 12, 2008; beloved daughter of the late Isabelle (nee: McGeehan) and Martin Cassidy; cherished sister of the late Rita Cassidy; also survived by several dear cousins. Funeral services were held from the G. KEENEN O’BRIEN Funeral Home. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

LISA ANN ALFARO

(nee: Banno) On Saturday, September 6, 2008; daughter of Donald Banno and the late Janina Banno; granddaughter of Anna Strzelecki; sister of Elaine Horonick and husband Reed, David Banno and wife Sherry, and Donald Banno Jr. and wife Alette; aunt of Tristan Banno. Funeral arrangements were by the BRIAN ARTHUR STRAUCH Funeral Home, Moscow, Pa. …

BESS I. ROSS

(Israel) On Friday, September 5, 2008; aunt of Carol Edelman; also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral arrangements were by the GUTTERMAN BROS. Funeral Directors. Interment, King Solomon Memorial Park, Clifton.

ROSE E. O’CONNELL

(nee: Boyle) Of Tinton Falls, N.J. (formerly of Bayonne); on Monday, September 8, 2008; beloved wife of the late Richard J. O’Connell; devoted daughter of the late Sarah (nee: O’Donnell) and Neil Boyle; loving sister of the late Charles A. Boyle, Edward J. Boyle, Rev. Mother Cornelia Boyle, O.S.B., Anne M. Petroccione and Neil Boyle; …

DOMENICA MORAMARCO

(nee: Pagano) On Tuesday, September 9, 2008; beloved wife of Marco; devoted mother of Dominic & Maria Moramarco; dear sister of Rose Carrino & Rosalie Cortese. Funeral services were held from the RIOTTO Funeral Home, Jersey City. Entombment, Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.