Obituaries
James V. Parrillo
Mar 16, 2025
James V. Parrillo, 90 passed away on March 16, 2025.
An alumnus of Eastside High School In Newark. James carried a deep-seated pride for his beloved city roots and transformed that pride into action. His a role epitomized his passion for bringing about positive change. Throughout his career of many years with the city he made indelible contributions. His influence was...
Mitchizko "Mikko" Mendoza-Ryals
Mar 16, 2025
Mitchizko "Mikko" Mendoza-Ryals, 58 of Union passed away on March 16, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Mikko at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday March 20 from 1-3 & 5-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union on Friday at 10:15 AM. Entombment will follow...
Joan Casale
Mar 10, 2025
Joan Casale (nee Capobianco), born February 11, 1932, passed away peacefully in Florham Park, NJ on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 93.
Joan was born in Newark and raised her family in Union before moving to The Hideout in Lake Ariel in PA, referred to as “The Big House” by her grandchildren. Joan lived a simple, wholesome, and...
Marie Odette Pierre
Mar 8, 2025
Marie Odette Pierre, age 81, of Union, NJ went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.
Marie Odette Pierre was born in Laraque, Haiti to the late Antoine Barthelus and Dorcelia Jean Charles. She is affectionately known by many as Odette, Gran, Grandma, Soeur Odette, and Tati Odette.
Odette completed her schooling at the Lise Lamothe School in...
Ryszard S. Malczak
Mar 5, 2025
Ryszard S. Malczak, a resident of Union for over 30 years and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. He was 79. Born in the quaint village of Brwinow, Poland, Richie carried with him the spirit of his homeland throughout his life.
Richie dedicated many years to his career, most recently maintaining the grounds of...
Godfrey S. Hoyte
Feb 28, 2025
GODFREY STANISLAUS HOYTE WAS BORN ON October 28 1956 in Georgetown, Guyana to proud parents Janet Hoyte and the late Compton Hoyte. He was the first son and the third of ten siblings in his family.
Godfrey attended East La Pentience Government School and began his career at Letter graphic company, then to Stockfeed company where he worked as a driver. From...
Noel Boyle
Feb 27, 2025
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Noel, beloved spouse, best friend, devoted Uncle and Brother, who died peacefully and on his own terms on February 27, 2025 at the age of 75.
Noel was a devoted husband and companion to his partner and spouse of 44 years, Anna. He always stood by her side as they travelled together through...
Thaddeus J. Cop
Feb 26, 2025
Thaddeus J. Cop, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away on February 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, hard work, and love that will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew him. Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Thaddeus spent his formative years in Union, an area that held a special...
Natalya Kanumilli
Feb 23, 2025
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Natalya, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on February 23, 2025, at the age of 43.
Natalya was a devoted mother to her two children, whom she loved fiercely, and a cherished wife to Kumar, who always knew her love was one of a kind. She was a woman of...
Leonardo T. Castillo
Feb 23, 2025
Leonardo T. Castillo, 78 of Union passed away on February 23, 2025.
Leonardo T. Castillo is survived by his son, Manny Castillo, and daughter-in-law, Angelica. He also leaves behind his son, Leonardo Castillo Jr., and daughter, Sheila Castillo. His cherished siblings, Rosario Castillo and Felisa Castillo, along with his grandchildren, Felix Marion Isles, Dianne LaFrades, Xavier Raphael Castillo, and Kristine Nicole...
Romeo C. Ponce
Feb 22, 2025
Romeo C. Ponce, 82 of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025.
Born in Bolinao, Philippines, Romeo dedicated his career to the medical field, working as a medical scientist at Bayonne Hospital for many years before retiring in 2016.
Romeo was a man of many passions—an avid gardener who found joy in nurturing life, a devoted member of the St....
John A. Coddington
Feb 15, 2025
John A. Coddington, 80 of Hillside passed away on February 15, 2025.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Jersey City, John was a longtime resident until moving to Pennsylvania and then Hillside 20 years ago. He was a warehouseman and a forklift operator with Speed Mart in Secaucus prior to his retirement....
Keith Halliwell
Feb 14, 2025
Keith Halliwell, 73, of Caldwell, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 14th.
Born and raised in Newark, Keith earned his Bachelor’s degree from William Paterson College and built a career in sales, working at Clark Transmission in Fairfield for eight years. Prior to that, he spent two decades as a manager at Bobker Bearings.
Keith was an avid New York Jets and...
Denis Innocent Valcourt
Feb 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Denis Valcourt, a beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on September 11, 1940, in the serene town of Marmalade, Haiti, Denis lived a life full of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. He departed this world surrounded by the love of those...
Howard Katz
Feb 9, 2025
Howard Katz was born in Newark, NJ to Bernice and Louis Katz on December 18, 1942.
He began his schooling at Mount Vernon in Irvington, NJ and graduated from Union High School in 1960.
He joined the Air Force and was enlisted for 4 years. He served as an interpreter of Chinese during that time.
After leaving the Air Force he earned his...
Rose Marie Ventura
Feb 8, 2025
Rose Marie (nee Ferroni) Ventura, 84 passed away on February 8, 2025. As a beloved matriarch and a person of remarkable strength, Rose inspired all who had the privilege to know her.
Born to Italian immigrant parents in Newark, NJ, Rose was the eldest of eight siblings, including five brothers and two younger sisters. Throughout her life, she exemplified familial dedication,...
Victoria M. Salerno
Feb 7, 2025
Victoria M. Salerno, March 13, 1942-February 6, 2025
During the late evening of February 6, 2025, Victoria “Vicky” Salerno, née Sasso passed away at her home in Kenilworth surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark on March 13, 1942 to the late Pietro and Apollonia Sasso, née Del Vecchio, who were proud natives of Castelnuovo di Conza, Provincia di Salerno,...
Benito Vazquez
Feb 6, 2025
Benito Vazquez, 73 of Clark, NJ passed away on February 6, 2025. Born in Ourense, Spain, Benito immigrated to Newark in 1966 before settling in Kearny and later making his home in Clark in 1989.
A dedicated and hardworking man, Benito was a longshoreman for ILA Local #1235 for 50 years until his retirement in 2019.
Beyond his career, Benito found joy...
Nettie Lee Roessner
Feb 4, 2025
Early morning, February 4, 2025, Nettie Lee Henson Roessner, age 95, left her earthly home to join her beloved late husband, Robert Vincent, in their heavenly home.
Nettie, born on March 4, 1929, in Randolph County, GA was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Arrey Lou Boyd Henson. She is survived by brothers David P. Henson of Mableton, GA,...
Manuel Losada
Feb 4, 2025
Manuel Losada Marquina AKA Manolo by his friends and family, past away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Vilaboa, Rubias de Ramiranes, Celanova, Orense, Spain,
Manolo's early life was filled with the vibrant culture of his homeland. He later moved to the United States in 1956, where he settled in the Ironbound section of Newark before...
