Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

Angiolina Cirasella (nee Megliola), 89 of Newark passed away on June 12, 2025.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Angiolina at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday June 18 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lucy's Church in Newark on Thursday at 10AM. Entombment will follow at Holy...

Jun 11, 2025

William Liantonio, 78 of East Orange passed away on June 11, 2025.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for William at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday June 13 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield on Saturday at 10AM. Entombment will follow at Gate of...

Jun 10, 2025

Lucy Quagliato (nee Maffia) passed away June 10, 2025. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church in Springfield, NJ. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Kenilworth, NJ.

Lucy was born the third of five children to Italian immigrant parents. She and her siblings, Rose, Anthony, Chiriaco and...

Jun 4, 2025

Luis C Rodriguez, a longtime resident of Irvington, passed away at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Lui, as he was known to everyone, will be re-united with his cherished mother and father, who passed away in 2019 and 1990 respectively. Lui was born in La Facha, Spain in 1949 to Maria and Gilberto Rodriguez. His...

May 31, 2025

Fritz Robert Delone, born on March 7, 1953, in Haiti, passed away on May 31, 2025. A devoted father, grandfather, and husband, Fritz embodied love and compassion throughout his life. In 2002, he relocated to Brooklyn, New York, and recently moved to Irvington, New Jersey, where he spent his final month.

Fritz was a cherished figure among his family and friends....

May 31, 2025

Lorraine (nee: Wroblewski) Napier, sister, aunt, wife, devoted family member and fierce friend, passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 77. 

She resided in Warren, NJ for more than 40 years. A Mass celebrating Lorraine’s life will be held at Saint Rose of Lima RC Church in Short Hills on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am followed by...

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Lorenzo Marotti, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on September 29, 1956, in Newark, Lorenzo's passion for life was evident in both his career and the way he touched the lives of those around him.

Lorenzo enjoyed a fulfilling career as a car salesman, he had an innate talent for understanding the needs of his...

May 26, 2025

David Leonardo McFarlane, 32 passed away on May 26, 2025.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering for D at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Saturday June 14 from 2-4 PM, with a funeral service being held at 4 PM.

Born in St. James, Jamaica, D moved to Long Island in 2005, where he graduated...

May 23, 2025

James Anthony "Butch" Fresco was a man who said what he meant and did what needed to be done. He was tough, determined, and proud of the life he built with his own two hands. Butch ran a successful garbage hauling and roll-off business. A longtime car enthusiast, Butch had a deep appreciation for antique cars. He collected them, showed...

May 18, 2025

Mike Belmont was born on January 26, 1988 in Newark, New Jersey to his devoted mother Rachele Dume. Mike or Mook as those who loved him often called him, was called home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2025.

Mike attended Our Lady Help of Christian grammar school in East Orange, New Jersey and went on to attend Orange...

May 18, 2025

Natalina Pacifico passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 14, 1944, in the picturesque village of San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Italy, Natalina brought the warmth and love of her Italian heritage to the communities she embraced. For over 50 years, she lived in Millburn, New Jersey.

Natalina’s life was a tapestry woven with love,...

May 17, 2025

Kam H. Eng passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on February 6, 1933, in China. Kam made a significant move to the United States in 1967, where she settled in Newark, thereafter in Union and made it her home for many years. She then settled in Randolph with her eldest daughter Elaine and her...

May 13, 2025

Stefanie Marie Lopez

February 12, 1992 - May 13, 2025

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of our precious daughter Stefanie Marie Lopez, whose presence will be deeply missed. Although her life was short and filled with many challenges, she always expressed kindness and compassion for others. When not attending her program, her days were filled with arts and crafts, crocheting...

May 13, 2025

Robert Patrick Dlugosz passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 13, 2025 at his home in Union, NJ. Robert(Bobby) was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Union. He was preceded in death by his father Frank and sister Marie. Robert was also a proud father of daughters Jessica and Julia who he dearly loved. He is also survived...

May 9, 2025

Louise Estrada of Springfield, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 9, 2025.

Affectionately known to her family as “Nucha”, she was a living example of kindness throughout her life. She was born in Newark, NJ on February 1, 1948 to Louise Conzo. After graduating high school, Louise worked for NJ Bell for over 30 years. During that time,...

May 7, 2025

Vera Galante Castagna, of Millington, NJ, was born on January 13th, 1954 and entered the Kingdom of God on May 7th, 2025. She was 71 years young.

 Vera leaves behind her devoted husband of 45 years, John A. Castagna, and their two loving daughters, Maria Rose and Laura Theresa Castagna. She also leaves behind her brother, Joseph Galante and wife Lisa, nephew Michael Galante, niece...