Obituaries
Claudette Lamothe
Jun 27, 2024
Claudette was born on October 18, 1944 , in Jacmel, Haiti to Lamartiniere and Lizamen (neé Jean) Brutus. Having lived a great life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community, Claudette gained her wings on June 27, 2024, and is now resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord who she loved so much.
Claudette was the...
Nicola Chiarella
Jun 27, 2024
Nicola Chiarella, 85 passed away on June 27, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Nicola at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Monday July 1 from 4-8 PM. His funeral mass and entombment will be in Italy.
Born in Italy, Nicola moved to Irvington in 1972, and to Union in 1973. He returned to...
Sonya Nylander
Jun 27, 2024
Sonya Nylander, 78 of North Caldwell passed away on June 27, 2024.
A crypt side service will be held at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Rd. North Arlington on Monday July 1 at 10 AM. Arrangements are entrusted to the Galante Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Born and raised in the Ironbound Section of Newark, Sonya moved to North Caldwell in 1982.
Sonya...
Elpida "Hope" Caravassilis
Jun 13, 2024
Elpida (Hope) Caravassilis 85, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.Elpida was born and raised in Karpathos, GreeceShe married at 18, migrated to Rhodesia, Africa and had five children.With the help of her brothers John and George, and her sister Anika, she was able to bring her young family to America and worked in factories and in the family restaurant.She...
Argyro "Roula" Loucopoulos
Jun 11, 2024
Argyro Loucopoulos of Red Bank, NJ .passed away peacefully on Monday June 11, 2024 atBayside Manor in Keansburg, NJ. One of three children, Argyro was born on April 16, 1938 inVasileoniko, Chios, Greece. In 1962, she immigrated to Newark, NJ after marrying her husbandElias in Athens, Greece.After living in Newark for three years, the Loucopoulos family moved to Irvington, NJ...
Aurora Rodrigues
Jun 9, 2024
Born and raised in Lisbon Portugal, arrived in Linden NJ in 1971 before settling in Elizabeth. She eventually moved to Point St. Lucie Florida. Her son Jorge and daughter in law were by her side during her lengthy illness. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Aurora at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday...
Raymond Anthony Bober
Jun 5, 2024
Raymond Anthony Bober, 66 passed away on Weds. June 5, 2024.A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael's Church in Union on Tues. June 11 at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.Raymond was born in Irvington, and was the son of the...
Helen Slosberg
Jun 2, 2024
Helen Slosberg (Hillburn), born in Irvington, NJ, peacefully passed away inher daughter’s home in Edison, NJ at the age of 97. She was a loving wife,mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that touched the lives of many throughher charismatic personality.Helen had a passion for reading, crocheting, playing cards, coloring andkeeping up with the news. Her greatest joy came from spending time...
Louis G. Jenkins
Jun 2, 2024
Louis G. Jenkins, 84 of Forked River passed away at Rose Garden in Toms River on June 2, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Cryptside Service for Louis at Hollywood Memorial Park, 1500 Stuyvesant Ave. Union on Thursday June 27 at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.Born in Scranton, PA, Louis was...
Fabian S. Boodhoo
Jun 1, 2024
Fabian S. Boodhoo, 42 of Union passed away on June 1, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Fabian at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday June 6 from 5-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michaels Church in Union on Friday at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Hollywood...
Elvira Taboada
May 31, 2024
Elvira Taboada passed away on May 31st, 2024 in Newark, NJ.
She was born on September 5th, 1920 in Piñeiro-Pontevedra, Spain.
She arrived in the USA in 1969 and settled in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ.
Elvira enjoyed her years as a loving wife and mother. She loved her family as well as supporting her late husband by assisting him in his...
Lucia Vergel
May 28, 2024
Lucia Vergel entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 28th 2024. Lucia was born in Camaguay Cuba on July 6, 1943 to Ramon and Rosa Yero. As a young teen, she saw her beloved island go into the hands of a dictator regime. While the landscape of her homeland changed and many were left without basic necessities- Lucia was a savy...
Jose Luis Bexiga
May 26, 2024
Jose Luis was born in Bordeira, Algarve, Portugal. He was as married to Deolinda Bexiga for 66 years, until she passed on January 8, 2022.
He enjoyed a long and healthy life. He was survived by his son Leonel (Leo) and his daughter Leonia (Lee), a daughter-in-law, Nicole, a son-in-law Vern and his granddaughter Ashley.
Jose was a hard-working and courageous man....
Patricia Funicelli
May 23, 2024
In loving memory of Patricia Funicelli, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Patricia passed away on May 23, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Patricia lived in Bloomfield before settling in Roseland 30 years ago. For over four decades, Patricia was a court reporter at Bergen County...
Latanya Shavon Suber Acloque
May 22, 2024
Latanya Shavon Suber-Acloque was born in Newark, N.J. on February 24, 1978, to the proud parents of Betty Suber and the late Owen Williams.
Latanya attended private schools in Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, graduating from Blessed Sacrament Elementary School in Newark and on to St. Patrick's High School in Elizabeth, N.J. where she completed her senior year as class president.
After...
Mario Medrado
May 19, 2024
Mario Medrado was a young man from Minas Gerais, Brazil who came to the United States alone with a dream. He was determined to make a life for himself and hand picked his closest friends, as these individuals were his chosen family outside of Brazil. He was a man of honor, grit, love, passion and gave his all to everything...
William E. Helwig
May 19, 2024
William E. Helwig, 86 of Holmdel, formerly of Union, passed away on May 19, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for William at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday May 22 from 4-8 PM, with a Masonic Service held at 7PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM. Cremation...
Adérito Paulo
May 18, 2024
Adérito Paulo, 78 of Elizabeth passed away on May 18, 2024 at Trinitas Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1945 in Portugal.During his time with us, Adérito positively impacted all those around him with his hard work and dedication as a construction worker.Predeceased by his parents Jaime and Vitalina (DeJesus) Paulo, Adérito is survived by his devoted wife Maria...
Kerline Joseph Charles
May 11, 2024
Kerline Joseph Charles, 28 of Union passed away on May 11, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Kerline at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday May 31 from 11am to 12 noon, with a funeral service being held at 12 noon. Cremation will be held privately.Born in Livingston, Kerline was a graduate...
Frank Anthony Vespe
May 9, 2024
Frank Vespe passed away on May 9, 2024 at his home in Kensington MD. He was 92.Frank and the former Joan Hansbury were married for 39 years, until her passing in 2003. Frank was also predeceased by his brother Vincent and sister Jean, as well as parents Salvatore and Mary Vespe. Frank is survived by his son Frank and daughter-in-law Erin...
