Obituaries

Jul 16, 2024

Nicholas Lupo, of Garwood passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 104.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Nicholas at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday July 18 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark on Friday at 10:30...

Jul 14, 2024

Stefanos "Steve" M. Kostis, of Whiting, a hardworking family man, peacefully passed away after a long illness at the age 73. Steve was born on the Island of Kos in Greece on August 17, 1950, and he departed from this world on July 14, 2024, in New Brunswick, NJ.  In 1968 Stefanos arrived to  "America" along with his family in...

Jul 13, 2024

Obituary is pending

Jul 7, 2024

Jul 6, 2024

Carmelo Liuzzo, MD

October 3, 1928 – July 6, 2024

Respected Physician and Beloved Father

Carmelo Liuzzo MD, of Union, passed away at home surrounded by the people he loved in the

place that he called home for over 55 years. Born in Reggio Calabria, Italy, he was the youngest

son of the eight children of Giuseppe and Anna Liuzzo. He would become the only...

Jun 27, 2024

Claudette was born on October 18, 1944 , in Jacmel, Haiti to Lamartiniere and Lizamen (neé Jean) Brutus. Having lived a great life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community, Claudette gained her wings on June 27, 2024, and is now resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord who she loved so much.

Claudette was the...

Jun 27, 2024

Nicola Chiarella, 85 passed away on June 27, 2024.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Nicola at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Monday July 1 from 4-8 PM. His funeral mass and entombment will be in Italy.

Born in Italy, Nicola moved to Irvington in 1972, and to Union in 1973. He returned to...

Jun 27, 2024

Sonya Nylander, 78 of North Caldwell passed away on June 27, 2024.

A crypt side service will be held at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Rd. North Arlington on Monday July 1 at 10 AM. Arrangements are entrusted to the Galante Funeral Home in Caldwell.

Born and raised in the Ironbound Section of Newark, Sonya moved to North Caldwell in 1982. 

Sonya...

Jun 13, 2024

Elpida (Hope) Caravassilis 85, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.Elpida was born and raised in Karpathos, GreeceShe married at 18, migrated to Rhodesia, Africa and had five children.With the help of her brothers John and George, and her sister Anika, she was able to bring her young family to America and worked in factories and in the family restaurant.She...

Jun 11, 2024

Argyro Loucopoulos of Red Bank, NJ .passed away peacefully on Monday June 11, 2024 atBayside Manor in Keansburg, NJ. One of three children, Argyro was born on April 16, 1938 inVasileoniko, Chios, Greece. In 1962, she immigrated to Newark, NJ after marrying her husbandElias in Athens, Greece.After living in Newark for three years, the Loucopoulos family moved to Irvington, NJ...

Jun 9, 2024

Born and raised in Lisbon Portugal, arrived in Linden NJ  in 1971 before settling in Elizabeth. She eventually moved to Point St. Lucie Florida. Her son Jorge and daughter in law were by her side during her lengthy illness. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Aurora at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday...

Jun 5, 2024

Raymond Anthony Bober, 66 passed away on Weds. June 5, 2024.A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael's Church in Union on Tues. June 11 at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.Raymond was born in Irvington, and was the son of the...

Jun 2, 2024

Helen Slosberg (Hillburn), born in Irvington, NJ, peacefully passed away inher daughter’s home in Edison, NJ at the age of 97. She was a loving wife,mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that touched the lives of many throughher charismatic personality.Helen had a passion for reading, crocheting, playing cards, coloring andkeeping up with the news. Her greatest joy came from spending time...

Jun 2, 2024

Louis G. Jenkins, 84 of Forked River passed away at Rose Garden in Toms River on June 2, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Cryptside Service for Louis at Hollywood Memorial Park, 1500 Stuyvesant Ave. Union on Thursday June 27 at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.Born in Scranton, PA, Louis was...

Jun 1, 2024

Fabian S. Boodhoo, 42 of Union passed away on June 1, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Fabian at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday June 6 from 5-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michaels Church in Union on Friday at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Hollywood...

May 31, 2024

Elvira Taboada passed away on May 31st, 2024 in Newark, NJ.

She was born on September 5th, 1920 in Piñeiro-Pontevedra, Spain.

She arrived in the USA in 1969 and settled in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ.

Elvira enjoyed her years as a loving wife and mother. She loved her family as well as supporting her late husband by assisting him in his...

May 28, 2024

Lucia Vergel entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 28th 2024. Lucia was born in Camaguay Cuba on July 6, 1943 to Ramon and Rosa Yero. As a young teen, she saw her beloved island go into the hands of a dictator regime. While the landscape of her homeland changed and many were left without basic necessities- Lucia was a savy...

May 26, 2024

Jose Luis was born in Bordeira, Algarve, Portugal. He was as married to Deolinda Bexiga for 66 years, until she passed on January 8, 2022.

He enjoyed a long and healthy life. He was survived by his son Leonel (Leo) and his daughter Leonia (Lee), a daughter-in-law, Nicole, a son-in-law Vern and his granddaughter Ashley.

Jose was a hard-working and courageous man....

May 23, 2024

In loving memory of Patricia Funicelli, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Patricia passed away on May 23, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Patricia lived in Bloomfield before settling in Roseland 30 years ago. For over four decades, Patricia was a court reporter at Bergen County...

May 22, 2024

Latanya Shavon Suber-Acloque was born in Newark, N.J. on February 24, 1978, to the proud parents of Betty Suber and the late Owen Williams.

Latanya attended private schools in Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, graduating from Blessed Sacrament Elementary School in Newark and on to St. Patrick's High School in Elizabeth, N.J. where she completed her senior year as class president.

After...