Obituaries
Benigno A. Polanco
Nov 15, 2025
Benigno A. Polanco, 94 of Union passed away on November 15, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Benigno at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday November 18 from 5-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union on Wednesday November 19 at 10:15 AM. Entombment will follow...
Remedios Gregorio
Nov 14, 2025
Remedios Gregorio, born on August 24, 1953, in Newark, New Jersey, was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her devoted parents, Jaime and Marina Gregorio, and is survived by her sister Isabel Walsh and brother-in-law Patrick Walsh; her nieces and nephews Damian and Natalie, Jessica and Nick, Sean and Skye; and her cherished great-nieces and...
Cynthia Goldberg
Nov 15, 2025
Cynthia Goldberg, a devoted educator and cherished family member, passed away on November 15, 2025. Born and raised in Newark, Cynthia dedicated her life to the service of others, notably through her impactful career in special education. She served as a certified teacher in East Orange for four years before spending an esteemed 14 years at Boylan Street Elementary School...
Neuza Maria Da Cunha Souza Bornacelli
Nov 10, 2025
Neuza Maria Da Cunha Souza Bornacelli, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away at home on November 10, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on April 9, 1928, in Brazil, she enriched the lives of those around her with her warmth and kindness.
Neuza was born in Brazil on April 9, 1928. She immigrated to Newark, New Jersey in...
Nancy Josephine DiComo
Nov 9, 2025
Nancy Josephine DiComo, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday November 9 th at her home in Caldwell, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.
Born in Newark, NJ on May 30 th , 1942 from parents Carmen and Agnes Cicurillo. Nancy was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her...
William Parker
Nov 7, 2025
William “Billy” Parker, of Newark New Jersey passed away on Friday November 7, 2025. A lifelong Newark resident, Billy was the beloved son of the late Concetta and William Parker.
A proud US Army veteran, Billy served his country during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he dedicated decades of service to the Newark public school system.
Billy had a deep love...
Joseph A. Clifford
Nov 5, 2025
Joseph Anthony Clifford of Union, NJ passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 73. Joseph was a gentle and kind soul who moved through the world with little fanfare.He was born in Belleville, NJ, on January 21, 1952, and was the youngest of three children of Joseph O’Brien Clifford and Evelyn DeFeis Clifford.A 1969 graduate of Belleville...
Constantina Manas
Nov 4, 2025
Constantina Manas, a devoted mother and grandmother, has passed away on November 4, 2025. Born in Spain, Constantina embarked on a new chapter when she moved to New York at the age of 17. In 1992, she found her beloved home in the Ironbound section of Newark, where she lived a life deeply rooted in family, love, and unwavering support.
For...
Joan Azzarello
Nov 4, 2025
Joan Azzarello, 91 of Union passed away at South Mountain Rehab in Vauxhall on November 4, 2025.
Joan will be interred with her dear husband at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown in a private ceremony. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.
Born in New York, Joan was a longtime Union resident. She most...
Thony Francois
Oct 29, 2025
Thony Francois, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Haiti, Thony's journey brought him to the United States, where he settled in Orange on December 25, 2015, before relocating to Roselle in 2018.
Thony was a carpenter who could make just about anything, and an avid gardener, Thony found...
Dolores Fortino
Oct 21, 2025
Dolores Fortino, 82 of Union passed away at home on October 21, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Dolores at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday October 28 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union on Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Burial will...
Christine Anne Kavanaugh
Oct 20, 2025
Christine Anne Kavanaugh (nee Sant'Ambrogio), affectionately known as “Chrissy,” age 73, passed away on October 20, 2025 in Union.
Chrissy was a cherished soul whose impact and warmth will forever resonate in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her.
Born Christine Sant'Ambrogio, she took pride in being a graduate of East Orange Catholic High School and later, a...
Charles Capaccio
Oct 20, 2025
Charles Capaccio, 76 of Union passed away at home on October 20, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday October 22 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Thursday at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial...
Rosario Farro
Oct 19, 2025
Rosario Farro, 90 of Toms River passed away on Sunday October 19, 2025.
Funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Saturday October 25 at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Verona at 10:30am. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Visitation will be...
Redempta S. Bertulfo
Oct 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Redempta S. Bertulfo
February 18, 1931 – October 15, 2025
Redempta S. Bertulfo, 94, of Union, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at South Mountain Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Dagami, Leyte, Philippines, on February 18, 1931, Redempta lived a long, full life marked by strength, compassion and love. A survivor of World War II, she faced every...
Faye E. Killgrew
Oct 12, 2025
Faye E. Killgrew, 90 passed away on October 12, 2025 at Garden Terrace in Chatham.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Faye at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday October 15 from 10 to 11am. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 11am, and entombment will follow at Hollywood...
Jose J. Patricio
Oct 12, 2025
Family and friends are invited to gather for a memorial visitation for Jose on Thursday, October 16th, from 3pm to 7pm at Galante Funeral Home located at 2800 Morris Avenue in Union.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jose's honor to the Alzheimer's Association using this link: Alzheimer's Association
Samantha A. Meade
Oct 10, 2025
Samantha Andrea Meade joined her father, Robert Meade, in heaven on October 10, 2025. Samantha is survived by her mother, Ava Lombardi-Meade; her sister, Megan Meade and Megan's husband, Patrick Sheehy; and her grandmothers, Joanne Lombardi-Borrus and her husband, Jules Borrus, and Maylou Meade. She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved her very much. In...
Jose Giestal Esteves
Oct 10, 2025
Jose Giestal Esteves
1952 – 2025
Jose Giestal Esteves, 73 of Clark, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jose was born in Sopo, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, in 1952 to Manuel and Eduartina Esteves. He came to the United States to build a better life and worked hard to provide for his...
