Obituaries
Joseph R. Kaminskas
Dec 19, 2024
Joseph R. Kaminskas died on December 19, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born and raised in Newark, NJ to a Lithuanian-American family. His parents were the late Justinas/Joseph and Eva V. Elsneris Kaminskas.
Joe earned his private pilot's license in Newark, New Jersey and enlisted in the New Jersey Air National Guard. He was accepted into U.S. Air...
Edith Scola
Dec 17, 2024
Edith Scola, age 99, passed away on December 17, 2024.
She was born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey, before later moving to Union, and then eventually settling in Toms River.
She devoted 25 years to her career as an Assembler for the Dodge Trophy company in Newark, followed by a decade with Moldcast Lighting in Totowa, and...
Maria E. Cunha
Dec 16, 2024
Maria E. Cunha, beloved matriarch and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born on October 10, 1922, in Murtosa, Portugal, where her remarkable journey began.
On May 21, 1966, Maria arrived in the United States, seeking new opportunities and a better life for her family. She...
Danilo Peralta Valdez
Dec 14, 2024
Danilo Peralta Valdez, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States, settling in Elizabeth, NJ, in 1990 before later moving to Union in 1994.
Danilo was a devoted husband to his wife, Glena, and a loving father to his sons, Darove Carlo Valdez, Kristoffer Dane Valdez and his wife Julienne...
Leonard F. McGinley
Dec 14, 2024
Leonard F. McGinley, of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Born and raised in Elizabeth. Leonard later lived in Roselle, then in Forked River before settling in Union in 2019. He was the beloved husband of Angelina (née Saraceno) for 68 wonderful years.
A proud father, Leonard is survived by his sons, Joseph...
Germaine Marie Novembre
Dec 13, 2024
Germaine Marie Novembre, 84 of Union passed away on December 13, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Germaine at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday December 27 from 5-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church in Maplewood on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Entombment will follow at Hollywood...
Anthony R. Martelli
Dec 13, 2024
Anthony R. Martelli, 93 of Union passed away on December 13, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Anthony at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday December 17 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union on Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Entombment will follow at Glendale...
Millie Huska
Dec 9, 2024
Margaret Mildred Huska, 97, known all her life as Millie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family
on December 9, 2024.
Millie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.
Millie was born to Rudolph and Antoinette Bossany on April 30, 1927. Millie married her husband,
Milan in 1949. and they raised their two children in the house that Milan and her cousin built...
Walter George Hartman, Jr.
Dec 5, 2024
Walter George Hartman, Jr., 90 of Maplewood passed away on December 5, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Walt at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Sunday December 8 from 2-6 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Monday at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross...
Ada Napoles
Nov 29, 2024
Ada Napoles, 80 of Watchung passed away on November 29, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Ada at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday December 3, 2024 from 5 to 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union on Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow...
Josefina Rojas
Nov 28, 2024
Josefina Rojas passed away on November 28, 2024, leaving a legacy of love and kindness in her wake. Born in Venezuela and living there until the last year of her life, she dedicated her life to the pursuit of justice while serving as a secretary in the Supreme of Justice in Caracas. Her unwavering commitment to fairness and her tireless...
Lemercier Nordeus Pierre
Nov 26, 2024
Lemercier Nordeus Pierre, age 89, of Union, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Mr. Pierre was born to Decius Pierre and Lucienne Jerome Pierre in Bassin, Gonaïves, Haiti. He was one of 15 children.
He graduated from Lycée Gefrard in Gonaïves and completed his secondary education at Simon Bolivar School in Port-au-Prince in 1958. Following his studies, he worked...
Neiva Maria Ferreira
Nov 26, 2024
Neiva Maria Ferreira, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.
Born on December 15, 1957, in Brazil, Neiva's spirit was woven with the vibrant threads of care and compassion that she generously shared with all who crossed her path.
Neiva dedicated her life to serving others, both in her profession and personal life. Her nurturing nature was evident in the simple yet...
Isabella Holder
Nov 26, 2024
Isabella Allen, was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad on the 23rd of July in
1929. She was the fourth child of Mrs Miriam Gordon Allen of Tobago and
Mr John Allen of Montserrat. She follows Albertha Baby, Caroline Neezy, and
Frank, her elder sibs, and precedes Rudolph, Sybil,
and Irving, her younger (all deceased).
Following the death of her mother, Isabella, then 5, was sent to the
Tacarigua...
Paul Devito
Nov 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Devito, a beloved father, husband, brother, son, grandfather and friend, left us on November 24, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on March 6, 1967, in Toritto, Province di Bari, Italy, Paul then migrated in 1972 to Newark, NJ. He then lived in Kenilworth before settling in...
Joan Lawrence
Nov 22, 2024
Joan Lawrence, beloved wife and friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Born in Newark, NJ, Joan was raised in North Arlington before settling in Caldwell, where she lived for 50 years.
Joan was a devoted wife to Allen, her beloved husband of 55 years. The two met through her cousin and quickly forged a bond that would last a...
Irwyn "Butch" Alpert
Nov 16, 2024
Irwyn "Butch" Alpert, 69 of Cranford passed away suddenly on November 16, 2024.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.
Born in the Bronx, Butch lived in Union and in Millburn for many years and has been a Cranford resident for the past five years. He worked as a Procurement specialist for ITT Technologies prior to his...
Joseph Pinto
Nov 15, 2024
A kind and gentle soul, Joseph “Joe” Pinto of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15th surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born on March 13, 1965 in East Orange, the fifth of Mildred and Augustino “Gus” Pinto’s six children. Physical limitations be damned, he was a spitfire and kept up with his four brothers and one...
Elaine M. Berri
Nov 13, 2024
It is with sadness that we report the passing of our beloved cousin Elaine Marie Berri on November 13, 2024. She will be fondly remembered as our own "Hollywood Icon" who entertained her many cousins and friends with her singing "It's Only A Paper Moon" and her knowledge of the stars of the golden Hollywood Era.
Born in Newark, New Jersey...
Benilde Rodriguez
Nov 12, 2024
Benilde Rodriguez (nee Mondelo), 90, of Newark, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. She joins her beloved husband Enrique and daughter Maria in eternal rest. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking many different Spanish foods for her family such as Caldo Gallego, Spanish Tortilla and delicious...
