The Obituary Section

Margaret Turner

, New Jersey

September 12, 2026

Margaret Turner ne Geib 62 of South Amboy formerly of Hoboken and Jersey City passed away September 13 2026. Surviving is her former husband and lifelong companion of 40 years Harvey Turner and her siblings Eugene Craig Billy and Diane Geib. Margaret was born in Jersey City to Margaret ne Murphy and Eugene Geib. She was employed with the Port Authority of New York New Jersey for 21 years. Margaret was a true animal lover and devoted contributor to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Visitation Thursday September 17 2026 900 AM 1045 AM at the FaillaMcKnight Memorial Home 533 Willow Avenue Hoboken. The Funeral Mass to follow 1100 AM at St. Lawrence R.C. Church 22 Hackensack Avenue Weehawken. Interment Holy Name Cemetery 823 West Side Avenue Jersey City. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Margarets memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis…

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Francesco Ratto

, New Jersey

September 27, 2026

Francesco Ratto 68 of Carlstadt NJ formerly of Hoboken NJ passed away September 28 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of Antonia ne Giannotte. Devoted father of Angelo Ratto and his wife Riana Vincenza Morel and her husband Joel. Cherished grandfather of Ariana Brielle Angelina and Francesco. Dear brother of Pino Ratto and his wife Anna Joe Ratto John Ratto and his wife Roseann. Also survived by his sisterinlaw Rosa Ratto brothersinlaw Nicolas Giannotte and his wife Janine Sabino Giannotte and his wife Laura Mario Giannotte and his wife Julianne. Predeceased by his brother Antonio Ratto 2022 and his parents Vincenza ne Gigante and Angelo Ratto. Francesco was born in Mola di Bari Italy. He emigrated to the United States settling in Carlstadt NJ. He was owner and operator of Mola Iron Work of Hoboken NJ for many years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 30…

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Angelina Rizzo

, New Jersey

Angelina Rizzo nee Amato 88 of Jersey City passed away peacefully on October 4th surrounded by her loving family. Angelina dedicated her entire life to her family and we loved her deeply for her selfless heart. Born in Sassano Italy on January 7th 1938 she immigrated to the United States in 1963 with her two eldest daughters to build a home with her husband where they would welcome a third daughter. To know Angelina was to love her and she returned that love to all who knew her. She had a rare beautiful ability to make everyone in her presence feel like the most important person in the world serving as the glue that bound our family together through every season of life. Her home was continually filled with the aroma of her cooking and the pleasant consistent sound of her voice on the phone with loved ones at all…

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Eileen D. Ruiz

, New Jersey

September 21, 2026

Eileen D. Ruiz ne Henderson 76 of Hoboken passed away peacefully on September 22 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Fernando Ruiz. Eileen was the loving sister of Sally Ann YontisArnone and the late Rosanne TinoAndreula who passed away in 2009. She was a cherished aunt to Anthony Arnone and his wife Gina Damien and his wife Nicole. Jason Andreula and his wife Claudia Jessica Andreula and her husband Shaun Kolmer. She was also a beloved great aunt to Drew Jaxson and Mariana. Born and raised in Hoboken Eileen was the daughter of the late Anna ne Ferns and Joseph Henderson. After earning her Bachelors degree from Jersey City State University Eileen made her home in Delray Beach Florida where she lived for 50 years. Two years ago she returned to her beloved hometown of Hoboken. During her years in Florida Eileen worked for Rex Accounting Services in…

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Karuna Mandal

, New Jersey

Karuna Mandal 80 of Hoboken passed away leaving behind a family and a close circle of friends who loved her dearly. Karuna was fiercely independent curious and always eager to learn. Her quest for knowledge was a lifelong pursuit and she took a keen interest in the world and the people around her. She welcomed people from all walks of life with an open mind and an accepting heart. She valued people for who they were and her generosity showed in her willingness to help others often quietly and without expecting anything in return. She loved to travel and especially treasured spending her winters in India by the beaches of Goa enjoying the people and the food. These visits gave her the opportunity to enjoy time with family while returning to a place that held a special place in her heart. Karuna cherished her friendships just as deeply. Her friends…

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Thomas J. Romano

, New Jersey

September 7, 2026

Thomas J. Romano 84 of Wallington NJ formerly of Hoboken NJ passed away on September 8 2026. He is survived by his wife Carole ne Sobal. Loving father of Margaret Romano Robyn RomanoFinch and her husband Eric Jamie Romano and stepchildren Lesley Kulick and her husband Sam and John Messano and his wife Ann. Cherished grandfather of Danielle C.J. Jake Nate and Madison. Dear brother of Peter Romano and the late Barbara Romano. Thomas was raised by his parents James Romano and Ann Sladow and predeceased by his biological mother Josephine Molta. He was a truck driver with the Teamsters Union Local 560 for many years.

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