Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kostis (Gus) J. Mikros, a beloved brother,husband, father, grandfather, and successful business owner, who passed away on Monday, March 13,2023, at the age of 94. Kostis is survived by his devoted wife, Irene; their daughter, Sophia; twogranddaughters, Sophia and Erini; and siblings Eva, Eftihia, Dimitris, and Alekos. Kostis’ son,...

Mar 11, 2023

Delfina Rodriguez, 93 of Newark passed away on March 11, 2023 at Capitol Health in Trenton.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Delfina at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday March 16 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 AM. Entombment will...

Mar 11, 2023

 

Frances "Dolly" Naporano

Frances "Dolly" Naporano  (nee Vitolo) of Springfield NJ passed away on March 11, 2023. 

Beloved wife of the late Fred. Devoted mother of Linda Petrillo (Joe), Teresa Puliti (Ferd), Debra Naporano and Andrea Galante (Chris). Predeceased by her beloved eleven brothers and sisters.  Grandmother of Joseph Petrillo Jr. (Lauren), Alisandra Puliti, Lianne and Christopher Galante. Great grandmother to...

Mar 7, 2023

 

Theresa Kaufman, 91 of Cranford passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023.

Born and raised in Newark, she then moved and became a Cranford resident for 50 years. She was a proud homemaker and later worked as a assembler at Tecknit in Cranford for 30 years before retirement.

Theresa was the beloved wife, and was predeceased by her...

Mar 5, 2023

F. Robert "Bob" Glaser, 92 of Union passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Bob at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday March 15 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church in Union on Saturday March 18...

Mar 3, 2023

 

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Her Story:  A time to be born:

Janet P Del Prado was born on December 4, 1957 in  Iloilo City, Philippines to Alicia Beloria Bañes and Juan Damires Pegarido. She was the 2nd child of 8 children, the first of 7 daughters. 

She received...

Feb 27, 2023

 

William F. “Butch” Burkert

 

Butch passed away peacefully on Monday February 27,2023 with his family at his bedside.

Butch, a longtime Hillside resident and US Army veteran, owned a gas station in Hillside for 10 years, and worked as a banquet manager for over 30 years at various establishments until he retired.

He was born in Pittstown, Pennsylvania...

Feb 26, 2023

 

Mrs. Josephine Joan Vance (nee Lombardino), of Springfield, New Jersey, died on February 26th, 2023, due to natural causes. She was 82 years old.

Born in East Orange, she grew up in Maplewood, graduated Columbia High School in 1958, and raised her son there. She moved to Springfield in 1992.

Josephine was a communicant of St. James the Apostle...

Feb 24, 2023

 

Carmen Joya (nee Pazos), 93 passed away peacefully on Friday February 24, 2023 with her family at her bedside.

Wife of the late Joseph.

Mother of Deborah Moustakas, husband Tony, Arlene La Salvia husband Rick and the late Christine Hendershot.

Carmen is survived by her son- in- law, Roger Herdershot.

Sister of Mary Reiff and the late Mercedes Vasquez...

Feb 23, 2023

 

Laura G. Joo, 86, of West Caldwell, N.J. passed away on Feb. 23, 2023.A Viewing will be held at Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell, N.J. on Sunday 4-7pm, thenagain Monday 8:30am-10:00am, followed by a Mass at St. Aloysius Church at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Born in Newark, N.J., Laura spent the last 60...

Feb 23, 2023

Concepcion Mendez (nee Amoeiro Feijoo)

Concepcion Mendez (nee Amoeiro Feijoo) passed away on February 23, 2023. Concepcion (Concha) was born in Picouto, Galicia, Spain on December 8, 1930 where she lived most of her adult life. She married her beloved late husband, Julio Mendez and had three children, Conchita (deceased as a baby) Julia and Amelia.   In 1979 the...

Feb 15, 2023

Antoinette Agrillo passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 15th, 2023, at age 80.  

Born in Newark, she lived in Springfield for the past 50 years.  

The daughter of the late August and Margaret (nee Sisbarro) Ciasullo, Antoinette is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years Charles N. Agrillo, her loving daughter Denna Cangelosi...

Feb 10, 2023

 

Nikolaus Karl Keller, age 71 of Union, New Jersey died on February 10, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Born in Karlstadt, Germany, he lived most of his life in Union, New Jersey where he was raised, and then resided raising his own children.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Nikolaus at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800...

Feb 10, 2023

Allan E. Jacobus, 71 of Union passed away on February 10, 2023.

Funeral Services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.

Born in Irvington, Allan was a longtime Union resident. He was a part-time musician, playing bass guitar and doing vocals for his band, Linay. He enjoyed playing with the band at various Elks Clubs...

Feb 10, 2023

Eloy Mosquera, 83 of Watchung passed away on February 10, 2023. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Eloy at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday February 14 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield on Wednesday at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial...

Feb 10, 2023

Norma "Lola" Gonzalez Lim was a resident of Union for 22 years. Born on February 24th, 1943 in Cebu, Philippines, Norma is survived by her 9 children and her many grandchildren. She worked as a loving nanny to a handful of today's Filipino youth and was also a hardworking Costco employee, serving everyone with a smile and with her infamous...

Feb 9, 2023

 

Alfred Amissah Quaicoe “Papa Amissah”, 60 of Warren passed away on February 9, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Alfred at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday April 14 from 4-7 PM and will be viewable on Zoom at Meeting ID: 899 5643 0252  Password: 846113. A private funeral service...

Feb 9, 2023

Joseph Lombardo, Jr., 86 of Union passed away on February 9, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Joseph at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Monday February 13 from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church in Union on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow at...

Feb 8, 2023

Feb 4, 2023

Margaret Mary Castiglione (nee Fogarty) age 96, of Toms River, New Jersey died at home on February 4, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Born in Harrison, New Jersey, she lived in Newark, before settling in Bloomfield where she raised her family.  For the last 30 years, she has resided in Toms River.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a...