Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ (2025)

10/29/2025

Joan D. Finnerty, formerly a lifelong resident of Harrison, NJ entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Community Hospice in Jacksonville. She was 91 years old.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ on Saturday, November 15, 2025. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison at 1:00 pm. Friends and relatives of Joan and her family may attend her Memorial Gathering at the funeral home on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9:00am until Noon.

Born in Jersey City and raised in Kearny, Joan moved to Harrison at 18 years old and resided there until she was 89 years old. She moved to Florida to be with her family in January of 2024, but the Town of Harrison was her always her favorite place and where
she called home.

Joan was a tireless volunteer in so many organizations and was an active member of Holy Cross Church. She coordinated several fundraisers for Holy Cross Church during her time as an active parishioner. Joan belonged to the Cancer Society, the Rosary
Society, the Holy Name Society, the many PTA’s at Holy Cross School and Harrison High School when her children were young. She worked bingo at Holy Cross well into her late 70’s. She ran a monthly bus ride to Atlantic City from Holy Cross Church for
more than 30 years. She organized and chaired Tricky Trays, rummage sales, bake sales, and Sunday coffee fund raisers for more than 35 years. Holy Cross Church was truly her second home. Joan was a switch board operator for many years for various law firms in Newark, before going to work for the Town of Harrison where she spent 28 years, retiring in 2023 at the age of 88! Joan was Senior of the Year for the Town of Harrison and received The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal in the 1990’s. This is the highest honor bestowed by the Catholic Church and the Pope to those who have dedicated their lives to advancing the Church's mission. She was truly a tireless and selfless woman who gave of herself endlessly and always put others first, she will be missed beyond measure.

When Joan was not volunteering or working, she spent her spare time traveling the world, cruising, and visiting Atlantic City. To know Joan, was to know her love of a slot machine, however, her deepest passion was the love for her large family; they were truly her whole reason for living.

Joan is survived by her loving children, Maureen Hagan, Michael Finnerty, and Kathleen Enright and her husband Raymond Enright. Eight cherished grandchildren, Melynda Weingartner, Tara Barry, Toni Passenti, Tina Riccio, Nicole Sauers, William Finnerty, Brandon Giannuzzi, and Justin Giannuzzi. Joan is also survived by 18 great-
grandchildren and two great-great children as well as her two sisters Grace Casement and Loretta Andrewski-Vecere. In addition, Joan has many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her deeply. Joan is predeceased by her mother and father, John and Wanda Engles, and her husband Joseph Finnerty, and her beloved oldest son Joseph Finnerty.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
www.mulliganfh.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations Catholic Charities USA in care of the funeral home in loving memory of Joan.

10/29/2025

Rosalina Schumacher entered into eternal rest at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 68.

Private funeral services are being arranged by Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029.

Born and raised in São Bernardo, Brazil, Rosalina made Short Hills her home for the past 37 years. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in Brazil and, after moving to the United States, worked for many years as a housekeeper in Short Hills.

Rosalina was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided her throughout her life. She had a gentle heart and a generous spirit, always putting her family first. She loved photography, reading, and in recent years found joy in learning new recipes and cooking and watching soap operas.

Rosalina will always be remembered for her kindness, her warm smile, and her unwavering love for her family. She was an exceptional daughter, sister, and aunt, always caring, devoted, and full of love for those around her.

She is survived by her beloved siblings, Diva Schumacher Ehlert and André Schumacher Ehlert, as well as her cherished nieces, nephews, and many loving friends.

Rosalina was predeceased by her brother, Carlos Schumacher Neto.

09/29/2025

Janeann Cecere of Harrison, formerly of North Bergen entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.

Friends and relatives of Janeann and her family are welcome to attend her visitation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. Her final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com

Janeann was born in Hoboken and raised in Jersey City. After marriage, she raised her family in North Bergen where they lived for 20+ years. Most recently and upon retirement, Janeann moved to Harrison in 2018.

She is survived by her loving children, Linda Fitzpatrick and her husband Steven, Donna Walsh, Kathy Wadleigh and her husband Russell, Kenny Slattery, and Karen Andrzejewski and her husband Danny, dear siblings, sister Marie Calhoun (John), brother Joseph Manto, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Richard Powers, her husband Louis Cecere in 2023 and her brother Charlie.

09/27/2025

Liliana A. Dasilva, of the Ironbound section of Newark, formerly of Coimbra, Portugal, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was 44 years old.

Friends and relatives of Liliana and her family are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. The Funeral Service will be held during the viewing hours. Her final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born and raised in Coimbra, Portugal, Liliana lived in Ironbound for the past 20 years. She worked as a Customer Sales Associate for Mivia Fabrics in Elizabeth for many years.

Liliana was a loving, loyal and caring mother, daughter and friend. She would light up every room she would walk into and her laugh was contagious. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow , what it meant to lose somebody like you , no one can ever know. But now we know you want us to mourn for you more, to remember all the happy times and the ones life has in store. We love you very deeply and you’ll always be in our prayers.

Liliana is survived by her two sons Ivo and Gabriel Oliveira, And her mother Victoria Lopes.

She was predeceased by her father, Goze Alberto.

09/21/2025

Norma Roberts Bryant, also known as Norma Milanes, of West Orange entered eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her children, and close family. She was 91 years old.

Friends and relatives of Norma and her family may visit Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 27 Lincoln Avenue Newark, NJ 07104 on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Monday morning after 9:00am. Her funeral service will be held at the Church on Monday, September 22 at 10:00am. Her interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Mulligan Funeral Home, located at 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 is in charge of her funeral arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Norma, the fourth child of Adelina Bryant and Phillip Nathaniel Roberts, was born and raised in Cespedes, Camaguey, Cuba. Her childhood was not easy but it was filled with laughter, and love. The center of their household was their strong fatih and commitment to their Lord. Ever the inquisitive child and always seeking knowledge, after finishing her High School studies, she gained entrance into the prestigious Escuela Superior de Artes y Oficios “Fernando Aguado y Rico”, Habana, Cuba. After 3 years she successfully obtained her degree of Master Degree in Industrial Chemistry. She was very proud of this accomplishment and to anyone who asked her, she would provide a detailed account of what her job as an industrial chemist entailed. After graduation she returned to her small town and began working at Central Azucarero de Cespedes as their principal chemist. She would proudly tell everyone who her, that her job was to ensure the quality of the sugar product. And she was the best at it! She enjoyed her job, but at the height of her career, she decided to join her brothers and sisters at the Academia Roberts. This premier educational academy that offered a complete educational curriculum from Pre-K to Junior High School.

09/20/2025

Michael V***a, of Harrison, formerly of Kearny, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was 59 years old.

Friends and relatives of Michael and his family are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home during the visitation hours. His final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Newark and raised in Kearny, Michael lived in Harrison for the past 30 + years. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for Arizona Iced Tea in Maplewood for 22 years. Prior to that he worked as a Machinist for Wayne Steel, Elizabeth, New Jersey for 17 years.

Michael was an avid music lover and sports fan, He attended many concerts and sports events with his lifelong best friend John “Jack
“Thompson., Michael had the heart and soul of a Professional musician and everyone else could hear and feel it with the way he played the guitar, the drums and his singing , He truly blessed everyone with all of his talents, the many bands he played in and just sharing his natural abilities whenever he could. Michael enjoyed quality time with his loved ones and never missed an opportunity to let out his unmistakable laugh.

Michael is survived by his stepfather, Thomas Payne, Sr., siblings, Marion Payne, Lori V***a, Thomas Payne, Jr., Roxanne D’Amico Ferriero and Vincent D’Amico, cousins Laurie Francis Valente and Nicholus, and Gavin Valente as well as Cherished nieces and nephews, Matt, Allie and his Goddaughter, Cassie Thompson and cousins Linda Nagy, Dominick, Vincent and Nicholas V***a, and Susan Hutchins.

He was predeceased by his Father, James Vincent V***a Jr, his mother, Johanna Lourenco Payne and his brothers, Jame and Thomas "Tucker" V***a and Benny D’Amico.

09/18/2025

Michael V***a, of Harrison, formerly of Kearny, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was 59 years old.

Friends and relatives of Michael and his family are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home during the visitation hours. His final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Newark and raised in Kearny, Michael lived in Harrison for the past 30 + years. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for Arizona Iced Tea in Maplewood for 22 years. Prior to that he worked as a Machinist for Wayne Steel, Elizabeth, New Jersey for 17 years.

Michael was an avid music lover and sports fan, He attended many concerts and sports events with his lifelong best friend John “Jack “Thompson., Michael had the heart and soul of a Professional musician and everyone else could hear and feel it with the way he played the guitar, the drums and his singing , He truly blessed everyone with all of his talents , the many bands he played in and just sharing his natural abilities whenever he could. Michael enjoyed quality time with his loved ones and never missed an opportunity to let out his unmistakable laugh.

Michael is survived by his stepfather, Thomas Payne, Sr., siblings, Marion Payne, Lori V***a, Thomas Payne, Jr., Roxanne D’Amico Ferriero and Vincent D’Amico, cousins Laurie Francis Valente and Nicholus, and Gavin Valente as well as Cherished nieces and nephews, Matt, Allie and his Goddaughter, Cassie Thompson.

He was predeceased by his Father, James Vincent V***a Jr, his mother, Johanna Lourenco Payne and his brothers, Jame and Thomas "Tucker" V***a and Benny D’Amico.

09/14/2025

Georginna “Georgia” Edna Enright, of Toms River, formerly of East Newark, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2025 at HMH Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, New Jersey. She was 77 years old.

Friends and relatives of Georgia and her family are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Wednesday morning after 9:15 am at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 am. Her Committal service will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, 408 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Kearny and raised in Harrison, Georgia lived in East Newark for 30 plus years before retiring to Toms River in 2017. She was a dedicated Hairdresser for many years working for Hair Core in East Hanover, and prior to that she worked for Hairstylingly Yours and Mr. Scissors in Bayonne. She also moonlighted at Mulligan Funeral Home in her early retirement before she eventually moved to Toms River.

Georgia loved spending her time in Atlantic City. She also enjoyed spending her summers at the Surf Club in Ortley Beach and Funtown Beach in Seaside Park with her family and friends.

Georgia is survived by her loving children, Regina Mascellino and her husband Tony, Ray Enright and his wife Kathleen and Ryan Enright. Cherished grandchildren, Ashley and Anthony Mascellino and Ryan and Jason Enright. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Viola Richmond.
She also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends whose lives were touched by her genuine spirit and her sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in care of the funeral home in loving memory of Georgia.

09/03/2025

Roberta Fusaro of Bloomfield, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was 61 years old.

Friends and relatives of Roberta and her family are invited to attend her Visitation at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029 on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home during her visitation hours.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Newark and raised in Harrison, Roberta lived in Bloomfield, NJ for over 30 years. She was employed by Paterson Stamp in Clifton.

She was a Parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomfield, NJ for over 25 years, where both of her children graduated elementary school. A dedicated Mom, Roberta enjoyed raising her children and the many trips to gymnastics for her daughter Christine and baseball games for her son, Michael. She and her family greatly enjoyed family trips to Wildwood and the
Pocono Mountains.

Predeceased by her husband Michael (February 2025), Roberta is survived by loving children Michael and Christine, a grandson Logan, dear sister-in-law Rosemary, her daughter-in-law Claudia, and her best friend, Cindy Wisenfelder. She was predeceased by her brothers Stanley and Julian Jamroz, and her sisters, Judith Jamroz and Eileen Corblies.

In loving memory of Roberta

November 11, 1963 - August 30, 2025

07/23/2025

Louis R. “Lou” DeRosa, Jr., of Harrison, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Manhattan, NY on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was 81 years old.

“Mr. Fix it!”

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Harrison at 11:00am. Friends and relatives of Lou and his family will be invited to attend his visitation on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm and his Funeral Mass on Friday. There will be no visiting hours at the funeral home on Friday morning.

If you would like to send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com

Born in Newark, NJ and raised in Harrison, Lou was a lifelong resident. He worked for the town of Harrison most recently before his retirement. Prior to that he worked for the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office in Jersey City. Locally, he was a member of the Scots American Club in Kearny.

He served his Country during the Korean War in the United States Army and was Honorably discharged.

Louis is survived by his beloved wife, Rose (nee Saitta), his loving son, Louis J. DeRosa and a cherished nephew, Michael DePasquale and many, many loving nieces, nephews cousins and their families and friends.

He predeceased by his parents, Louis R. and Rose DeRosa Sr., a sister, Virginia DePasquale and his niece, Donna DePasquale.

PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. The family requests donations to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Lou.

07/11/2025

Dariusz Przybylski of Kearny, Entered into eternal rest at his private residence on Thursday, July 3rd 2025. He was 58 years old.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison, NJ 07029 on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:45am. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison at 10:30am. Friends may visit on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm and after 9:00am Saturday. His burial will take place in Poland at a later date.

Born and raised Trzciel, Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland. Dariusz lived there before immigrating to Kearny, NJ 25 years ago. He was Self-Employed as a Carpenter in the Construction business. Dariusz enjoyed life and loved his wife and family very much. In his free time he loved fishing and collecting airplane models.
Dariusz is survived by his beloved wife, Grazyna Przybylska, a loving daughter, Daria Gorajska, his devoted Mother, Mariana Przybylski, a dear brother, Zygmunt and his wife, Jana Przybylski, a sister, Angieszka Paszka, and precious grandchildren, Michalina, Marcelina, Klementyna, and Felician.
He was predeceased by his father, Zygmunt Przybylski and his brother Bogdan Przybylski.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com

07/07/2025

Dariusz Przybylski of Kearny, Entered into eternal rest at his private residence on Thursday, July 3rd 2025. He was 58 years old.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison, NJ 07029. A visitation will take place at the funeral home and a Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison at a date and time to be announced. His burial will take place in Poland.

Dariusz’s service dates and times will be announced as soon as they are complete.

Born and raised Trzciel, Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland. Dariusz lived there before immigrating to Kearny, NJ 25 years ago. He was Self-Employed as a Carpenter in the Construction business. Dariusz enjoyed life and loved his wife and family very much. In his free time he loved fishing and collecting airplane models.

Dariusz is survived by his beloved wife, Grazyna Przybylska, a loving daughter, Daria Gorajska, his devoted Mother, Mariana Przybylski, a dear brother, Zygmunt and his wife, Jana Przybylski, a sister, Angieszka Paszka,and precious grandchildren, Michalina, Marcelina, Klementyna, and Felician

He was predeceased by his father, Zygmunt Przybylski and his brother Bogdan Przybylski.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

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