Obituaries
Livertha Stimphond-Brizeus
Apr 6, 2025
Livertha Stimphond-Brizeus, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away on April 6, 2025, on her 72nd birthday.
Born on April 6, 1953, in Gran-Berard, L'artibonite, Haiti, Livertha later migrated to the United States in October 1981, where she began her professional journey.
Livertha's professional life began in 1983 working as a factory worker. She worked there until 1999,...
Maria D. Enriquez
Apr 5, 2025
Maria D. (Lola) Enriquez (nee Mendez Nieto) passed away peacefully with her family at her side on April 5, 2025 at the age of 103.
She was born in Miranzo, Ourense, Spain, where she raised her family before immigrating with her husband and daughters to the U.S. in 1971. She resided in the Ironbound section of Newark, where she worked and...
Anne Criscitiello
Apr 3, 2025
Anne (Curci) Criscitiello, 96, of Mountainside, New Jersey passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. Anne was born on July 30, 1928, in Newark, New Jersey.
She is survived by her sons Gary (daughter in law Tracy) and Gregory; beloved grandchildren Danielle (Michael McLaughlin), Michael (Gina Criscitiello), Ashley (Neil Pirone) and Maxwell (Jesse Bello) and great grandchildren Hudson, Lincoln, Deacon, Marina,...
Jesus "Tio" Alvarez Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Jesus "Tio" Alvarez Jr., 76, passed away on April 2, 2025.
Born in Spain, Jesus embarked on a journey that led him to Newark, New Jersey. He later resided in Linden and Whiting, before finally making his home in Hillsborough at All American Assisted Living.
For many years, Jesus served with diligence at GAF, where he contributed significantly to the workplace until...
Richard Granziel
Apr 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard Roman Granziel Jr.
July 7, 1955 – April 2, 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Roman Granziel Jr. on April 2, 2025, at the age of 69.Richard was a kind, honest, and deeply resilient man who faced life with quiet strength and unwavering determination. Diagnosed with epilepsy at a young...
Czeslawa Hryszko
Apr 1, 2025
Czeslawa (“Czesia”) Hryszko, 96, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. A family member was always at her side, and all the children and grandchildren are very grateful that they were able to say good-bye before her passing.
Czesia was born on July 1, 1928 in Lipina, Poland and was the youngest of five children. She...
Edward "Butch" Casey
Mar 31, 2025
Edward P. "Butch" Casey, Jr., 71 of Florham Park passed away on March 31, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Butch at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday April 4 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Interment will...
Cecilia Castro Araujo
Mar 29, 2025
Cecilia Castro Araujo, 86, passed away on March 29, 2025. Born in the country of Portugal (Sopo, Vila Nova de Cerveira) on September 8, 1938. Cecilia's journey brought her to the United States in 1974, where she embraced the life that awaited her in Newark, New Jersey, before later settling in Union in 2003.
Cecilia's career was a testament to her...
Anna Konovalova
Mar 27, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Anna Konovalova, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She was a cherished member of her family, now reunited in spirit with her beloved daughter, Maria Trofimova, who passed away a year ago. She is lovingly remembered by her son-in-law, Dmitry Trofimov, and her grandchildren, Oleg Trofimov and Michael Trofimov.
Anna was...
Carmella Brennan
Mar 23, 2025
Carmella Brennan, 79, passed away on March 23rd, 2025.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Carmella on Thursday, March 27, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue in Union. Following the visitation will be the burial of Carmella at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 125 Central Ave, East Orange.
Nyfrance Glaude
Mar 21, 2025
Nyfrance Glaude, passed away on March 21, 2025. Born in Haiti, Nyfrance was as a civil engineer before transitioning into a vital leadership role as the director of Lycee Jean Leopold Dominique de L'Estere School in Haiti.
Nyfrance cherished his hobbies, particularly playing and watching soccer, where he thrived as a goalkeeper. He had a deep love for his home country...
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...
Carlos Silva
Feb 27, 2025
Carlos Silva, 72, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2025.
Born in Brazil, Carlos later migrated to Newark, NJ, and later to Union, NJ, where he began working for Galante Funeral Home as a beloved funeral assistant. Known for his hard work and good sense of humor, Carlos was an incredibly valued employee to the Galante Funeral Home team.
He was a...
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...
