Joseph J. Leonard
, New Jersey
Joseph Jude Leonard age 86 of Totowa passed away peacefully on Thursday July 30 2026 while held close by his loved ones. Born in Paterson to the late Joseph A. and Edatha Leonard nee Parker Joe was raised in the closeknit neighborhood of South Paterson. He was a graduate of Central High School and balanced school with various jobs to help support his family always doing whatever was necessary. In his senior year he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and honorably served his country for six years receiving the National Defense Service Medal the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Good Conduct Medal amongst other honors. He was an honorable and courageous man. After completing his military service Joe returned home to begin his lifelong career in the insurance industry where he progressed from a sales agent to a senior executive managing large regional territories. His charming personality empathy…
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Valerie Paternoster
, New Jersey
August 17, 2026
Valerie J. Paternoster born on March 14 1948 in Paterson New Jersey passed away on August 18 2026 in Wayne New Jersey surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. Valerie was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Angelo Paternoster and the late Mary nee Buchta Paternoster. She was the cherished sister of Dr. Fredrick Paternoster and his wife Mary Catherine and was predeceased by her sisters Patrice Paternoster Decker and Lisa Ann Paternoster. She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces Mary Sage Kabakci and her husband Arben Shaylyn Decker and her husband Matthew Raue and Maura Cerami and her husband Nicholas as well as her nephew Paul Paternoster and his wife Marina. Valerie also leaves behind her treasured grandnieces and grandnephews Charlotte Leo Jack Margaret Willamina Ayla Summer and Finn all of whom brought her great joy. Born in Paterson Valerie resided in Clifton…
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Michael Dargis
, New Jersey
Michael J. Dargis known affectionately as Mike passed away peacefully at home in Little Falls New Jersey on August 19 2026 at the age of 61. Born on December 14 1964 in Kearny New Jersey he was the beloved son of the late Joseph R. Dargis and the late Annie nee Higgins Seely. He spent his early childhood in Kearny before moving to Totowa New Jersey at the age of five where he began building the life and relationships that would remain so important to him throughout his years. In 2001 he made his home in Little Falls where he lived for the rest of his life. Mike was a proud graduate of Passaic Valley High School Class of 1983. After high school he attended Rutgers University for a year before continuing his education at the Chubb Institute where he prepared for a career in technology. He went on to…
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