Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rosina Farro
Jul 28, 2025
Rosina Farro
A dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother.
Devoted her life to her family.
Rosina Farro (nee D’Uva), 95, passed away on Monday, July 28th at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 28th, 1929 in Guasto, Castelpetroso, Italy, Rosina brought her warmth, strength, grace, and perseverance to the United States in 1960 when she settled in Newark....
Marianne Nkweta
Jul 27, 2025
Dear Family and Friends,
We sincerely thank you for standing with us — for your presence, your comfort, your prayers, and your support in every form. In this moment of deep sorrow, you have been our strength. It is with the heaviest heart that we, as parents, speak today about our own daughter. This is not how life is meant to...
Anthony Caponigro
Jul 26, 2025
Anthony Caponigro passed away on July 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Newark, Anthony spent the majority of his life in Irvington, where he created a lasting impact on those around him. He was known for his hardworking spirit and dedication to his career, having first worked for 23 years at Lehigh Warehouse in Port Newark. Anthony then joined Port Newark...
Marie Scialfa
Jul 23, 2025
Marie (Ginger) F. Scialfa (née Sauchelli) 93, of Union, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Born in Newark, NJ, Marie lived in Union for 64 years. Her early career was as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) in Newark at a variety of hospitals. She was a congregant at St. Michael’s RC Church Union, was active in Catholic...
Aida Navarro
Jul 23, 2025
Aida Navarro passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 5, 1948, in Ecuador, Aida was a beacon of kindness and warmth throughout her life.
Aida's journey in education began with her Bachelor's degree in education, which she used to touch the lives of countless students. Her devotion to teaching went beyond the classroom; she...
Gaspare Vasile
Jul 23, 2025
Gaspare Vasile, 74 of Union passed away at home on July 23, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Gaspare at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday July 25 from 9 to 11 AM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 11 AM, and Entombment will follow at Hollywood...
Johanna Young
Jul 21, 2025
Johanna Marie Colatrella Young
03/31/1938- 07/21/2025
Johanna Young passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 87. Johanna was a resident of Little Egg Harbor Township. She enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is now at peace with her parents whom she adored, Anthony and Josephine Colatrella. She will forever live on in our hearts, memories,...
