Obituaries
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
Marianne Saahkem was born on October 31, 1989 in Limbe, Cameroon and passed away on July 27, 2025 in New Jersey USA, leaving behind her parents and two siblings.
Marianne started her early education at CNPS Nursing school from 1993-1994, Primary school at Catholic School Gardens from 1994-2000 where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC). Secondary education was at...
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,...
Dulce G. Rodrigues
Jul 19, 2025
Dulce G. Rodrigues, 91 of Howell passed away on July 19, 2025.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Dulce at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday July 23 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union on Thursday at 9:15 AM. Interment will follow at Hollywood...
Gordon LeMatty
Jul 18, 2025
GORDON R. LeMATTY
The Coach. The Legend.
Gordon passed away peacefully at his home in Union, New Jersey, on July 18, 2025. He was 92 years old.
Born on May 15, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, Gordon was the son of Irene and Charles LeMatty, step father Al Arensman. He attended Madison Avenue Elementary and Junior High School. He went on to Weequahic...
Robert H. Hall, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert Herman Hall Jr.
October 11, 1968 – July 14, 2025
Robert Herman Hall Jr. passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, under the compassionate care of the nurses and staff at Toms River Medical Center in New Jersey. He was 56 years old.
Born the youngest of six children, Robert was a proud graduate of Central Regional High...
Maria DeSousa
Jul 9, 2025
Maria DeSousa departed this world on July 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 17, 1938, in the quaint village of Santa Eufemia, Portugal, Maria's journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and deep love for family.
She displayed an indomitable strength, carrying with her the memories of her beloved late husband, Albertino DeSousa, a partnership...
Andrew Barone
Jul 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Andrew Barone, 56, of Springfield NJ, on July 5, 2025.
Andrew was the devoted husband of Christy Kuldanek for 32 years and the loving father of Robert Francis, 24; Emma Louise, 22; and Hannah Katherine, 20. Andrew leaves behind his mother, Patricia Barone and siblings Frank Barone and Sandra Youngman....
Anthony P. Marinella
Jul 1, 2025
Anthony Paul Marinella of Elizabeth, NJ passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 70 years old.
Anthony (Tony) was born on March 9, 1955, in Hackensack, NJ to Anthony Joseph Marinella
and Helen Barbara Marinella. His family lived in Hackensack and subsequently moved to
Paramus where he grew up and graduated from Paramus High School. In life, Tony created
his own path and...
Sandra Frino-Winick
Jul 1, 2025
Sandra Frino-Winick, 61 of Union passed away on July 1, 2025.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sandra moved to Westfield, NJ when she was three years old. She settled with her family to Union in 1999. Sandra worked as a salesperson for various retail stores before retiring and dedicating her...
