Obituaries
Luis Martinez
Sep 16, 2023
Luis Martinez, passed away on September 16, 2023. Born in Spain, Luis was known for his hard work ethic and love for his family.Luis spent the majority of his career working as a construction worker before his retirement. While Luis excelled in his profession, he found great joy and solace in pursuing his passion for deep-sea saltwater fishing.
Luis will...
Vincent Paul Coppola
Sep 15, 2023
Vincent Paul Coppola, 46 of Cherry Hill passed away on September 15, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Vincent at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday September 20 from 2-6 PM, with a funeral service being celebrated at 4 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Vincent was the loving son of...
Deborah D'Amico
Sep 14, 2023
Deborah D'Amico, 63 of Rockaway passed away on September 14, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Deborah at the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Sunday September 17 from 1-5 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 4:30 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Born in Orange, Deborah...
James J. Cunha
Sep 12, 2023
James J. Cunha (76), son of Jaime R. and Rosa Cunha, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
James, fondly known as Jim, was born on August 20, 1947 in Newark, NJ. At the age of 19, he was drafted into the Army to fight in the Vietnam War. He later served an additional 3 years before...
Pastor Joseph V. Theophilus
Sep 11, 2023
Pastor Joseph Vijayan Theophilus was the seventh of eight children born to Mr. George Theophilus and Mrs. Brownie Sophia. He is survived by his two brothers and only sister. He was born and raised in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. At eight years old, he joined the Sainik School in Udumalpet, and graduated from there in 1975. He acquired his bachelor’s...
Frank J. Mazzarella M.D.
Sep 7, 2023
Dr. Frank J. Mazzarella died peacefully at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ on September 7th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous three month battle overcoming the effects of a debilitating stroke.
Born in Newark, Frank lived in South Orange for most of his life before moving recently to Highlands, NJ. After graduating from Seton...
Jorge Leo Pinzon Hassan
Sep 4, 2023
Jorge Leonardo was born in Bogota, Colombia, on March 18th, 1990. He emigrated to the United States in 1998 with his parents. He attended St John's School in Orange, NJ through grade 8, then attended West Orange High School after moving to the township in 2003. After his graduation from West Orange High School, he attended Jersey City State College. The family...
Maria C. DiSena
Sep 3, 2023
Maria Colavita DiSena was born on April 21, 1940 in Monacilioni, Provence of Campobasso, Molise in southern Italy. She learned how to sew at the age of 12. She moved to Venezuela in her teens and in 1969 to Staten Island, NY and took a job as a tailor in a men’s tailor shop. In 1970, she met and married...
Susan M. Cavallo
Sep 3, 2023
Susan M. Cavallo (nee Fortunato) 78, of the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ, passedaway peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 3, 2023,losing her battle to cancer.
Born in Newark, NJ to the late Michael and Helena (neeMontagna) Fortunato. Susan is survived by her four sons, Michael and her formerdaughter-in-law Jeane Bitetti, Anthony and his wife...
Charles Schultz
Sep 1, 2023
CHARLES E. SCHULTZIn loving memory of Charles, 83, who passed away peacefully attended by his wife Patricia.He was born April 2, 1940. He lived in the Union, NJ home of his youth. He was joined there by his wife of 30 years, Patricia.His professional life was spent as a machinist at Electroid Company in Springfield, NJ.During the Korean Conflict he...
Gerald Raimo Sr.
Aug 30, 2023
Gerald Raimo Sr.
Born and raised in Newark before moving to Union in 1989 . He was a machinist with American Aluminum Company in Mountainside for 45 years before his retirement.
Husband of Joann Natiello.
Father of Gerald and his wife Daila Father of Jessica Marquise and her husband Paul.
Grandfather of...
Miguelina Cedeno
Aug 28, 2023
Miguelina Cedeno 94 of Newark NJ passed away on August 28,2023.
Wife of the late Luis Antonio Cedeno.
Mother of Nelson Cedeno, Daisy Carrion and the late Luis Antonio Cedeno, Nilda Cedeno, and Mildred Cedeno.
Sister of Angel, Jorge, Lillian, Ramona and Lucy Cuevas.
Grandmother of 11 and Great Grandmother of 13.
Miguelina was born in Puerto Rico, lived...
Matteo Antonio Piano
Aug 28, 2023
Matteo Antonio Piano, age 72, of Union, passed away on August 28, 2023.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Matty is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon; children, Matt and Kelly, and the late Jessica; grandchildren Juliana, Matteo, and Nico; brothers Antonio Piano(Jackie) and John DiLeo (Cathy); niece and nephews Antonio and...
Gary D. Sobin
Aug 24, 2023
Gary D. Sobin, 61, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Gary was born in Irvington on June 12, 1962 to Paul and Millicent Sobin. He is survived by his beloved mother; his brother Jeffrey Sobin and his wife Michele Sobin; his nieces Nikki Grato and Brittany Langley and their husbands William Grato, Jr. and Parker...
Joseph Edward Graziano
Aug 22, 2023
Joseph Graziano passed peacefully on August 22nd, 2023, surrounded by his family and enveloped in the love and devotion they each had for him. Joe enjoyed life to the fullest, one of his simple pleasures was sitting around the dinner table with a good bottle of wine, sharing stories and laughter of days gone by.Joe was also a generous donor...
Albino Sebolao
Aug 19, 2023
Albino Sebolao, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2023. Born in an era where hard work and commitment were highly valued, Albino built a reputation for his expertise in mechanics. His contributions to the leather processing industry were commendable. Every summer, he traveled to Portugal, his ancestral homeland, to immerse himself in the vibrant culture and watch soccer games.
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Vidula H. Patel
Aug 18, 2023
We grieve the passing and celebrate the life of Vidula H. Patel. She was born inAhmedabad in 1955 on November 30th. After bravely facing cancer, without complaintor fear, she took her last breath in the morning of August 18, 2023 surrounded by herhusband, Harshadbhai and children, Akash, Himansu and Nikita. She was at once ourdestination, belonging and our way: North...
Edward J. Roman
Aug 14, 2023
Edward was born in Brooklyn but his family moved to Queens where he lived for many years beforemaking his way to Union, New Jersey in order to spend more time with his four grandsons.Edward was a proud graduate of Iona College where he majored in Facilities Management. He workedfor thirty years as a Verizon technician primarily serving the Westchester area...
Genevieve Travisano
Aug 13, 2023
Genevieve Travisano, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. She was born in Newark. Genevieve's passing occurred on August 13, 2023, at Rahway Hospital, leaving behind a void that will be felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.From a young age, Genevieve's determination and strong work ethic were evident. As she embarked on her...
Barbara A. Romanchak
Aug 11, 2023
Barbara A. Romanchak, has passed away on August 11, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on November 26, 1945, in Johnstown, PA, Barbara began her journey into the world. Her passion for helping others look and feel their best led her to establish her own successful salon. Through her expertise and warm personality, Barbara built a loyal clientele who appreciated...
