Obituaries
Charles J. Benedek
Jan 9, 2025
Charles J. Benedek , 92 formerly of Union NJ passed away on January 9, 2025 at Overlook Hospital in Summit.
He was a true fighter surviving through multiple bouts of pneumonia over the past few months.
Charles is survived by his daughter Michelle and her husband James Barone, granddaughter Mia Annabella, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Charles is predeceased by his...
Thomas D. Pizzuto
Jan 6, 2025
Thomas D. Pizzuto, 78 of Holmdel passed away on January 6, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Thomas at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday January 10 from 3-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 4 PM. Cremation will be held privately. Thomas will then be...
John P. Fung
Jan 4, 2025
John P. Fung, of Springfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Hong Kong, John was known for his passion for hairstyling.
He is survived by his wife, Mong Co Duong and friend, Anh Nguyen.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for John at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris...
Peter Michael DeMaio
Jan 3, 2025
Peter Michael DeMaio, 82 of Surf City passed away on January 3, 2025.
Peter was originally from Newark as so many were. He grew up looking after his mother Madeline and his two sisters Joanie and Beverly. He was a hard worker all his life. Early on he worked as a bar tender where he met his wife Lucille. He then...
Joseph M. Strothers
Dec 23, 2024
Joseph M. Strothers, 65, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 23rd, 2024.
He was raised in Newark before his family moved to Union, NJ. One of six children, Joe was the second oldest, and beloved by all his siblings - John, Michael, Dave, Joann, and Lisa.He was the proudest father to both his girls, Samantha and Taylor. They were everything...
Nancy Zarro
Dec 23, 2024
Nancy Zarro, age 95, passed away on December 23, 2024.
Nancy was a devoted bookkeeper for over 60 years at the Association Master Trust of Springfield, New Jersey. She was known as a hard worker, dedicated to her position, and considered her coworkers to be like family. Nancy's commitment to her work was matched only by her deep love for people,...
Paul Manegold
Dec 23, 2024
Paul Manegold, age 99, passed away on December 23, 2024.
He was born and raised in Hillside, New Jersey before later moving to
Irvington where he lived with his wife, Lorraine (deceased 1990).
He was a delivery driver for Mrs. Mac Baking Company in Newark with
routes in NJ/NY. He later worked at Singer-Kearfott Corporation until his
retirement. He then devoted his time and skills...
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...
