Obituaries
Matilda Pepe
Dec 15, 2023
Matilda Pepe, 88 of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on December 15, 2023.Matilda was born on 10/24/35 in San Bartolomeo en Galdo, Italy to the late Pasquale and Carmelina Ruggiero. She was raised in Orange, NJ after immigrating to the US in 1947 at the age of 12. She met and married the love of her life Anthony (Tony) Pepe in...
Demetrius Aberi
Dec 13, 2023
Demetrius Aberi, 19 passed on December 13, 2023 in Union, New Jersey.
He was born to Daniel Aberi and Lilian Makori on October 15, 2004 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.
The oldest of 4 siblings: Lorraine (16), Darius (13), and Lisah (11), Demetrius took pride in being their protector.
Demetrius’s thirst for education was put on...
Marisa Moriello
Dec 10, 2023
Marisa Moriello, 82 of Elizabeth passed away on December 10, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Marisa at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday December 14 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church in Elizabeth on Friday at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow at Rosedale...
Katherine A. Neri
Dec 9, 2023
Katherine A. Neri of Union, NJ left us to join her father and mother on December 9, 2023.
Visitation will be at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, N.J. on Thursday Morning at 10AM with a service at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
Born in Newark, Katherine lived in Irvington,...
Ronald K. Browne
Dec 9, 2023
Ronald K. Browne, 69 of Union passed away on December 9, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Ronald at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Saturday December 16 from 10am to 12 noon, with a funeral service being celebrated at 11:30am. Cremation and interment will be held privately.
Born in Irvington, Ron...
Lorinda V. Montefusco
Dec 4, 2023
Lorinda V. Montefusco (nee Zamanski), 72 of Maplewood passed away on December 4, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Lorinda at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday December 7 from 3-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 7PM. Interment will be held privately.
Born in...
Gene Mathews
Dec 3, 2023
Gene Mathews, 51 of Paterson passed away suddenly on December 3, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Gene at the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Friday December 8 from 6-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 8:30 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Born in...
Thomas Sparkes
Dec 2, 2023
Thomas Sparkes, 66 of Parsippany passed away on December 2, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at a later date, with arrangements entrusted to the Galante Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Born in Montclair, Thomas was raised in Caldwell and lived in Parsippany for many years. He was a Senior Vice-President for Valley National Bank for 37 years until his retirement...
Carmine A. Ventre
Dec 2, 2023
Carmine A. Ventre, 90, of New Providence NJ passed away on December 2, 2023.
Husband of Faye Killgrew
Brother of the late Joseph, Ralph Ventre and Diana Nuzzo.
Carmine was born and raised in Newark and later settled in New Providence NJ.
He owned and operated the Disbrow Manufacturing Company in East Orange NJ for more than 50 years before...
Charles J. Dino
Nov 29, 2023
Charles J. Dino, 88 of Colonia passed away on November 29, 2023.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Newark, Charles was raised in the Ironbound. He was a longshoreman for 43 years with ILA Local 1235 in Port Newark.
Charles was the beloved husband of the late Rachel (nee...
Anita Calabrese
Nov 27, 2023
Anita Calabrese 81 of Union NJ passed away on November 27, 2023.
Wife of the late Paul Garofalo.
Mother of Kristin Sisbarro and Dana Sisbarro
Sister of the late Salvatore "Sonny" Calabrese.
Anita was born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark.
She later moved to Union in 1973.
Anita was a teacher at the Newark Ironbound Academy for...
Barbara Garrabrants
Nov 26, 2023
Barbara Jean (Morris) Garrabrants formerly of Union, NJ, passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday,November 26, 2023, in her apartment at CareOne at the Cupola in Paramus, NJ.Visitation will be Thursday, December 14th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave,Union, NJ 07083. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday,...
Lorraine Kievning
Nov 24, 2023
Lorraine Kievning, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, has passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 24th, 2023. She will be dearly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Lorraine was born on January 24th, 1965 in Paterson, NJ to Alphonse DeMarco and Lorrie (McNeer) DeMarco.Lorraine had a vibrant personality and a zest...
Neville T. Pamphile
Nov 22, 2023
Neville T. Pamphile, 93 of Union, NJ, went home to Our Lord, on November 22, 2023.
Neville was born on the island of Aruba, and was raised on the beautiful island of Trinidad & Tobago. Growing up in Trinidad, Neville developed many skills that helped him throughout his life. To Friends who knew him very well, Neville lived by the Motto:...
Edith Carreno
Nov 21, 2023
Edith Carreno, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend,passed away on November 21st, 2023. She will be dearly missed by all thosewho were fortunate enough to know her.
Edith was born on April 16 th , 1977, in Newark, NJ. She was a beautiful personinside and out who lived her life to the fullest with her high- spiritedinspirational personality....
Mary Fusco
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Fusco, 88 a devoted mother, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, surrounded by her beloved daughters. She was born on October 3, 1935, in Newark, NJ, to the late Frank and late Philomena Cocuzza.Mary dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for her family. After working for Prudential for a number of years, she made the decision to...
Anne Pavelka
Nov 18, 2023
Anne Pavelka, a remarkable individual who dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and shared unforgettable experiences with her loved ones, passed away on November 18, 2023, at her home in Marlton, NJ. She was born on June 28, 1959, in Irvington, NJ, to the proud parents Joseph and Dolores Pavelka.Anne's passion for geology led her to work...
Maria Antoinette Fanelli
Nov 16, 2023
Maria Antoinette Fanelli, 83 of Fairfield passed away on November 16, 2023.
Funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Wednesday November 22 at 8:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home...
Armando M. Ribau
Nov 16, 2023
Armando M. Ribau, 74 of Elizabeth passed away on November 16, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Armando at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Monday November 20 from 5-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet...
Tassia Vouloumanos
Nov 10, 2023
Tassia (Anastasia) Vouloumanos, 80 of Caldwell passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Tassia at Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Laurel Ave. Roseland on Tuesday November 14 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 10:30 AM. She will then be laid to...
