Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Gerald Spatola O'Connor, 63 of Newark passed away on November 16, 2021.

Family, friends and colleagues are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Gerald at St. Lucy's Church, 118 7th Ave. Newark on Friday December 17 at 12 PM. Interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

Gerald Spatola O’Connor...

Nov 14, 2021

Lucille David

Lucille David of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston.  Born in Italy in 1927, Lucille moved in 1956 to the United States, where she soon met her late husband, Bruno David.  They were soulmates, and enjoyed 58 years of marriage together...

Nov 11, 2021

Clara Vassallo

Clara Vassallo (nee Della Valle), 94 passed away in her sleep on November 11, 2021.  Born in Newark NJ, Clara Lived in Union NJ before moving to Toms River.  She worked for General Electric before marrying her husband Sam Vassallo.  During their lives together, they owned and operated the...

Nov 10, 2021

Edward J. Lucas

Whenever he was asked about his life as a blind man, Ed Lucas would reply simply, “I consider it an inconvenience, not a handicap.’’

It was his indomitable spirit that enabled him to realize his dreams and become an inspiration to thousands of people....

Nov 9, 2021

John C. Finnigan

John (Jack) Finnigan, 102 of Union passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for John at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday November 11th from 3-7 PM. A funeral mass will be held at Saint James the Apostle...

Nov 7, 2021

Peter Szewzek

Peter Szewzek (68) of Springfield passed away on November 7.

Born in Perth Amboy, Peter lived in Spring Lake before moving to Springfield.  He graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1971 and then went on to graduate from St. Joseph University in Indiana.  He was employed by Spring Point...

Nov 5, 2021

Theodore Patino

"A Man Among Men"

Theodore Patino, 63 of Hillside passed away on November 5, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Theodore at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday November 10 from 4-8...

Nov 3, 2021

Carlo L. Tamasco, 98 of Basking Ridge passed away on November 3, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Carlo at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Sunday November 7 from 1-5 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Mount Church...

Nov 3, 2021

Joy Ann Cowell (nee Langowski), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away suddenly on November 3, 2021.

Having lost her own mother in her teens, Joy focused her love and attention on building her family. The “keeper of Christmas,” she loved hosting family dinners, large holiday celebrations, and going on family vacations to...

Nov 2, 2021

Rose M. Ferrone

Obituary Pending

Rose M. Ferrone (91), passed away on November 2.  Friends and family are invited to attend a Crypt Side Service on Tuesday November 16 at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union at 11:00AM.

Nov 1, 2021

Gregory Joseph Barry, 63 of Newark passed away on November 1, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Greg at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday December 3 from 3-6 PM, with a celebration of his life to be held at 6 PM. Interment...

Oct 29, 2021

Sophie Wachowicz, 97 of Tinton Falls passed away on October 29, 2021.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Sophie at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Monday November 1 from 10 - 11 AM. A Funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 11 AM,...

Oct 28, 2021

Joanne Milana Doman

Joanne Milana Doman, born and raised in Union NJ, died at the age of 80. True to her word, she went out on her own terms, sleeping peacefully in her bed next to her loving husband with her favorite rosary beads held tightly in her hand.

Oct 28, 2021

Antoinette Iacullo

Antoinette (Toni) Iacullo (nee Tato), passed away peacefully at Morristown Post Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on October 28, 2021. Antoinette was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 16, 1933 where she lived before moving to Lyndhurst, NJ.  Antoinette worked in retail for many years in Newark and...

Oct 25, 2021

Olga Laute

Olga Laute(nee Mantey) 83 of Ronkonkoma, New York passed away on October 25.  Born to the late Adolf and Wilhemine Mantey, Olga was the wife of of the late Karl Laute.

She was the sister of the late Leokadia Dombek, the late Leonhard and the late Hermann Mantey.

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Oct 24, 2021

Bruce Listowski

Bruce Listowski, 63 of Kenilworth, New Jersey passed away suddenly on October 24th, 2021.  Bruce was a carpenter by trade and had many hobbies which included his music, gardening, and cooking (his potato salad and kielbasa being his signature dishes) and loved animals, especially rottweilers.

He is predeceased by...

Oct 19, 2021

Mercedes M. Fernandez

Mercedes M. Fernandez 88, of Somerset passed away on October 19, 2021.

Daughter of the late Nicolas and Maria Rey Fernandez.

Sister of the late Nicolas Fernandez Jr.

Cousin of Karl William Rey of Arizona.

Oct 16, 2021

Rosa Beibide

Rosa Beibide (nee Del Rio) 92 of Somerville,  passed away at Overlook Hospital in Summit on Saturday October 16.

Born in Spain, Rosa lived and worked in Newark, New Jersey before moving to Union.

Wife of the late Manuel, Rosa is survived...