Obituaries
Anthoné McNeese, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Anthoné Feliciana McNeese Jr., affectionately known as “Chalk,” 25, of Colton, California, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Union, New Jersey, while visiting his mother during the summer.
Born on August 12, 2000, in Long Beach, he lived courageously with epilepsy since December 2023, facing the challenges of dangerous nocturnal seizures. He passed at approximately 2:40 p.m. EST.
From a young...
Harry P. Buffardi
Sep 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry “HB” Buffardi, who died on September 7, 2025, in Summit, New Jersey, at the age of 90. Born on January 15, 1935, in the Ironbound Section of Newark NJ, Harry was a man of many passions and a true practical joker with a boyish twinkle in his eye.
Harry...
Rosa Rosendo
Sep 10, 2025
Rosa Rosendo , passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born December 25th, 1943, in Galicia, Spain.
Rosa married her husband Juventino and shortly there-after they moved to Uruguay and had their only daughter. They moved again to Mexico where they spent several years until eventually moving to Newark, New Jersey to continue building...
Anne Z Hemmens
Sep 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anne Z. Hemmens
September 24, 1925 – September 10, 2025
Anne Z. Hemmens lived a remarkable 99.9 years, a life filled with love, resilience, and an unwavering zest for living.
Born in Poland in 1925, Anne immigrated to Sion, Alberta, Canada at the age of 10 with her family, bravely fleeing the turmoil of World War II. In 1945,...
Andres Per Ole Antus
Sep 5, 2025
Andres Per Ole Antus, known to most simply as Ole, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 71.
Originally from Finland, Ole made New Jersey his home in 1985. He built a lifelong career as a skilled carpenter in the raised floor industry, working with various flooring companies over the years. His dedication to his craft and steady...
Leonard J. Romano
Aug 31, 2025
Leonard ‘Len’ J. Romano of Union, NJ, passed away on August 31, 2025.
Born and raised in Jersey City, Len was the son of the late Francis and Rose Romano (nee Besante). Len was an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. He started his career as a teacher at the school. He worked several sales jobs before settling in...
Irene C. Wodkiewicz Wheat
Aug 31, 2025
Irene Carol Wodkiewicz Wheat, also known as Irene C.W. Wheat died on August 31, 2025.
She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence K. Wheat (June 8, 2020). Born in Newark, NJ to John C. and Felicia J. (nee Semak) Wodkiewicz, Irene resided in Newark until her marriage to Larry on May 17, 1981. For the remaining years of her...
Fern Enders Moore
Aug 30, 2025
Fern Enders Moore, born as Patric Fern, oldest daughter of John W. Enders and Nora Nagle Enders Bottari, was born in Queens, New York City, then resided in Rutherford and Ridgewood, NJ. A 1962 graduate of Rutherford HS, Fern then matriculated at West Virginia University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education (1967). Fern was a member of Delta Delta...
Rosa LaTorre
Aug 30, 2025
Rosa LaTorre (nee Valente), 96 of Newark passed away at home on August 30, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Rosa at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday September 3 from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark on Thursday at 9:30...
Samuel D. Furner
Aug 26, 2025
Samuel D. Furner, 92, of Springfield, New Jersey, passed away on August 26, 2025.
Samuel worked at Western Electric in Union for a majority of his career before moving to Dun & Bradstreet in Berkeley Heights, where he remained for ten years before retiring in 1995.
Samuel served in the Army and was a proud member of the American Legions, showcasing his...
Lisa Palermo-Farro
Aug 22, 2025
Lisa Palermo-Farro, 59, of North Caldwell, New Jersey, passed away on August 22, 2025. Born in Belleville, New Jersey, she grew up in West Caldwell.
Lisa is the cherished daughter of Barbara Palermo (née Crawley) and the late Frank Palermo. She is survived by her loving husband Dean M. Farro, her father-in-law Rosario Farro, her mother-in-law Mafalda, and her brother Joseph...
Frank L. Conticello
Aug 19, 2025
Frank L. Conticello, 77 of Monroe Twp. passed away on August 19, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Frank at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday August 22 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial...
Georgetta Granieri
Aug 15, 2025
September 7, 1939 - August 15, 2025
Georgetta Granieri, 85 of Roselle passed away on August 15, 2025, at Autumn Lake in Berkeley Heights.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Georgetta's Funeral Service at Hollywood Memorial Park, 1500 Stuyvesant Ave. Union on Wednesday, August 20 at 11AM.
Georgetta enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She was most at peace while playing bingo,...
Nicholas Toscano
Aug 15, 2025
Nicholas Toscano, 88 of East Brunswick passed away on August 15, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Nicholas at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday August 20 from 9am to 12 noon, with a funeral service being held at 11:30am. For those unable to attend, a Zoom livestream will be provided beginning...
Michael Cerracchio
Aug 13, 2025
Michael Cerracchio, 86 of Springfield passed away on August 13, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Michael at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday August 15 from 5-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield on Saturday at 10 AM. For those unable to attend, a...
Chris J. Vecchiarelli
Aug 6, 2025
Chris J VecchiarelliFebruary 19, 1955-August 6, 2025Chris Vecchiarelli, beloved father, grandfather, fiancé, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 70.Son to Chris & Marie Vecchiarelli, he was born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey. Chris was deeply proud of his roots and carried the values of hard work,...
Maria E Sanchez
Aug 4, 2025
Maria E. Sanchez (née Domingues), passed away on August 4, 2025 at the age of 75 surrounded by her family in Delray Beach, Florida.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Maria on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 4–8 PM at Galante Funeral Home in Union, 2800 Morris Ave. New Jersey. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August...
Amelia Vicente
Aug 4, 2025
Amelia Vicente (nee Cernadas), 92 of New Providence, formerly of Union passed away on August 4, 2025 at Lantern Hill Long Term Care.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Amelia at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday August 8 from 4-8 PM, and on Saturday August 9 from 9 - 9:30 AM. A...
Michael A. Tischio
Aug 3, 2025
Michael A. Tischio, 82 of Brick passed away on August 3, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Mike at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday August 6 from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lucy's Church in Newark on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow...
Ledonia Mesidor
Jul 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ledonia Mesidor
July 26, 1940 – July 29, 2025
With heartfelt sadness and sincere gratitude for a life well-lived, we share the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, Ledonia Mesidor. She left us on July 29, 2025, just three days after her 85th birthday, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impact.
A longtime...
