Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ (2026)

10/21/2026

Ramona Guzman de Johnson of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 19th, 2026. She was 94 years old.

Private funeral services are under the direction of the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Ramona, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

Her final obituary will be posted upon its completion.

10/09/2026

John Thomas Murphy

John “Jack” Thomas Murphy of Harrison, New Jersey passed into eternal rest on October 7th, 2026 at the age of 87.

Born in Newark, NJ on June 24, 1939, Jack was the Son of the late John (Jack) Murphy and Annamarie O’Brien, Brother of the late Ellen Cicchino and Roseann Barton, uncle of Kimberly (nee Barton) Rodriguez and her husband Randy, and John Barton, uncle of Joseph Michael Hart (deceased), his wife Coleen (nee Ryan) and their children Joseph (Jen), Marisa (Dustin) Rankin, and Samantha (Will) O’Donnell, great-uncle of Joseph & Jen’s children Zoe Mae and Joseph Jude, Marisa & Dustin’s children Wade and Joleen, and Samantha & Will’s child, Henry.

He is also survived by many cousins and his dear friends Barbara Ryan & Kunal Mehta.

Jack worked for the Town of Harrison for many years.

An Episcopalian, Jack was a member of The Church of St. Luke in the Fields in New York City and Harrison-East Newark Lodge #2326 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, where he served as an officer and chaplain for many years.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029 on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. A Religious Service and an Elks Memorial Service will be held during the Memorial Visitation hours.

For those desiring, Memorial Donations may made be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Shriners Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home, in loving memory of Jack.

10/08/2026

Elaine M. Garretson of Kearny, peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Monday, October 5th, 2026. She was 84 years old.

A funeral service will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00am. Her Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Friends and relatives of Elaine and her family may visit on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Elaine was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, where she made cherished memories before eventually making her home in Kearny, where she lived for the past 10 years.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Elaine, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

Elaine dedicated many years to caring for others as a CNA at Hamilton Park Nursing Home in Jersey City.

Elaine was a devoted parishioner of the St. Stephens Church in Kearny.

She took great pride in being a mom, housewife and loving grandma. She especially enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City and playing bingo. She also found great joy in reading.

Elaine is survived by her loving children, Kelly Albright (Robert), Theresa Malley (John), Jason (Rosanna) and John Garretson; her dear grandchildren, Mandi-Lynne, Ryan, Tiffany, Samantha, Dylan, Johnny, Taylor, Robbie, Jared, Kelly and Angelina; her cherished great grandchildren, Ryder, Dakota, Kahilia, Alora and Margo; and her dear brother James Dempsey (Jude); she’s also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Edward Garretson (2005), her children, James “Jim-Jim” (2006) and Margaret (2016); and her two brothers, Mickey and Bernie Dempsey.

10/03/2026

In Memory of Linda Ann Bonavoglia
8/1/54 – 9/30/2026

Linda Ann Bonavoglia of St. Cloud, Florida, and a lifelong resident of Newark, New Jersey, particularly the Ironbound section, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.

Friends and relatives of Linda and her family may visit on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 on Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 9:30am. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 259 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ at 10:30am on Friday, October 9th, 2026. Her Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Linda was a beautiful soul whose kindness and love touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Linda, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

Linda is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Bonavoglia; her loving children, Angela (Danny), Antonette (Carlos), Linda, Henry “Jamie” (Noemi) and Dianna (Jeremy); her cherished grandchildren, Freddie, Mariantonia, Danny, Elaine, Marc, Amber, Jordan, Joseph, Danielle, Katheryn, Linda, Nicole, Jayson, Ricky, Melinda, Edison, Krystal, Nicole, MaKayla, Carlos Jr., and Joshua; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Kylie, Jacob, Marc, Kaiden, Anthony, Aliyah, Kaylani, Jax, Logan, Eli, Micah, Jayden, Chase, Muziq, Kobe, Leona, and Asher.

10/02/2026

Susana Grajales of Winter Garden, FL entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was 87 years old.

The funeral service will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00am. Friends and relatives of Susana may visit on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Her Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Susana, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

Susana was predeceased by her beloved husband, Enrique Grajales, who passed away in 2017.

Susana is survived by her loving sons, Henry, Carlos and granddaughter, Isabella.

09/16/2026

In Loving Memory of Joe M. Palomino

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Joe M. Palomino passed away peacefully and is now resting in eternal peace. He was 51 years old.

Joe was born on December 11, 1974, in Lima, Peru, to his devoted mother, Maximiliana Zambrano Garma, and his late father, Manuel Palomino. At the age of 19, Joe immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life. He spent many years living in Linden, New Jersey, before eventually moving to Harrison. Although his time in Harrison was brief, Joe considered the town his home.

Joe was a dedicated owner-operator and self-employed truck driver for many years. He was a hardworking, determined, and devoted man who took great pride in his work and always gave his best to everything he did. His strong work ethic and commitment to providing for those he loved were an important part of who he was.

In the final years of his life, Joe found faith and devoted himself to Christianity. He became a faithful member of El Buen Pastor Church, where he dedicated his life to God and carried his faith with him until his final breath.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Carolina Cervantes Llaguno; his beloved sons, Joe, Diego, and Logan; his stepchildren, Milka and Dante, whom he loved and considered his own; his devoted mother, Maximiliana Zambrano Garma; and his dear sister, Rosario. Joe will be remembered for his kind heart, strong dedication, honesty, and the love he showed to those around him. Although he is no longer with us, his memory will live on through the lessons he taught, the lives he touched, and the love he gave so freely to those who needed it.

The funeral service will be held at Mulligan Funeral Home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to visit and pay their final respects from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Joe's burial will take place on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

If you would like to send condolences to the family or share a fond memory of Joe, please visit www.mulliganfh.com

09/05/2026

Joseph T. McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Harrison, New Jersey, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 72. He was a kind and caring person who cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.

Joseph especially enjoyed spending time at the New Jersey Shore and had a deep interest in meteorology.

Joseph will be deeply missed by his beloved brother, Edward McLaughlin, as well as his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and treasured memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.

May Joseph rest peacefully and may the warmth of the sun and the sound of the shore always remind his family of him.

A private Memorial Gathering will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Joseph, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

08/31/2026

Rafael Reyes of Miami, Florida formerly of East Newark, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31st, 2026. He was 89 years old.

A funeral service will be held at Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. Friends and relatives of Rafael may visit on Monday, September 7, 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. His burial will take place in Arlington Cemetery, 748 Schuyler Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Rafael, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

His final obituary will be posted upon its completion.

08/26/2026

Pam Borntrager of Harrison, entered into eternal rest at home on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026. She was 81 years old.

Private funeral services are under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029

Pam was born in the Bronx, New York, and was raised most of her life in New Milford, New Jersey. In 2006, she moved to the town of Harrison, where she continued to build her life with family.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Pam, please visit at www.mulliganfh.com.

Pam had a strong interest in politics and enjoyed keeping up with current events.

Pam dedicated many years to Hackensack Meridian Health, where she was a transcriber working in the Department of Pathology then proudly transferred to the Cancer Center as a Certified Cancer Tumor Register.

Pam was a lifelong Yankees fan and enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City and Cape Cod to try her luck at the Casinos and eat her clam bellies and of course her beloved lobster rolls!!!!

Pam was predeceased by her husband, Gary Borntrager, in 2017.

Pam is survived by her loving daughter, Jennifer Dias and her husband, Luis; her dear stepchildren Gary, Lynda and SueAnn; her cherished grandchildren, Arthur, Nicky, Riana, Jacob and Gabriella; close family friend Josie and her oldest and dearest friend, Lynne Fischer.

Please send any donations to The Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey: Secaucus (07094) Service Unit #11

08/15/2026

William G. Egner, of Kearny, formerly of Harrison, NJ, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was 83 years old.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave. Harrison, NJ 07029, on Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 9:45am. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison at 10:30am. His Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Friends and relatives of William and his family may visit on Tuesday August 18th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Wednesday morning after 9:00am.

If you would like to send a condolence message to the family, or share a fond memory of William, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Newark, William lived in Harrison for most of his life, moving to Kearny recently. William was a Crossing Guard for the Harrison Police Department for 16 years, retiring in 2024. Prior to that he worked at Walmart and he also worked as a factory worker for Wilkata Folding Box Company in Kearny for 45 years.

He loved to listen to his oldies channel on XM radio and would sing Elvis Presley when driving in the car. He was a diehard New York Mets and Jets fan and was hoping to see them both win a championship game again. He also greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Geraldine (2020) and his is survived by loving daughters, Carol and her husband James Fitzmaurice, Patricia and her husband Nelson DaSilva, cherished grandchildren Jessica Santos and her husband Jesse, Sara DaSilva, Katelyn Fitzmaurice and Zachary DaSilva and dear great grandchildren, Jackson, Peyton, Remi and Nico. He is also survived by a sister Ann Marie Gallagher, and brothers, Dennis and Alan Egner and by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzheimer’s New Jersey, 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, #203 Roseland, NJ 07068 https://www.alznj.org/get-involved/donate/ in loving memory of William.

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