Obituaries
Sofia Kizoulis
Jan 28, 2012
Sofia Kizoulis (nee Komninakis), 96, of Volada Karpathos, Greece, passed away on Jan. 28, 2012. The funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, NJ on Tuesday at 10 am. The funeral will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Union, at 11 am. Interment is in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Visitation is on Monday from 2...
Isabella A. Ciarmoli
Jan 25, 2012
Isabella A. Ciarmoli, 90 of Caldwell passed away at Mountainside Hospital on January 25, 2012. The Funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home 54 Roseland Ave., Caldwell on Monday at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell at 10:30 AM. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation is on Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM Born in Newark...
Angelo Iuzzolino
Jan 25, 2012
Angelo Iuzzolino of Newark passed away on January 25, 2012. Born in Italy he is a lifelong resident of Newark. Angelo is the son of Antoinette (nee Morriello) and the late Joseph Iuzzolino. The brother of Nicholas and Lewis Iuzzolino. Uncle of Nicole, Victoria and Christina. He had a long carrer in the pharmecutical industry working for Bristol Meyers, Knoll,...
Eva Calderon
Jan 24, 2012
Eva Calderon 81 of Union died on Monday January 24th, 2012 at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth. The funeral service is in the Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Avenue Union on Thursday at 11 am. Visitation is on Thursday from 9 – 11 am. Cremation will be private. Eva was the mother of Debbie Marulanda, and Wilma Uribe, as well as...
Carmine J. Boniello
Jan 24, 2012
Carmine J. Boniello 93, of Mountainside died on Tuesday January 24th, 2012, at home.. The funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Avenue, Union, on Friday at 8 am. The funeral mass is at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange at 9:30 am. Interment is in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm....
Elaine Lorenzo Petrancosta
Jan 23, 2012
Elaine Lorenzo Petrancosta of Mantoloking, NJ passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 23rd, 2012, in Mumbai, India. A graduate of East Orange Catholic High School and Montclair State University, Elaine's professional career spanned the globe from New York City to Hong Kong. She first served as an actuary at Frank B Hall (New York) and Don Smith...
Anthony "Tony" Godino
Jan 22, 2012
Anthony Ross Godino “Tony” 56, on January 22, 2012 of Summit. Husband of Adele (Iossa) Father of Marcel and Jules Son of Joseph and Rosalie Brother of Andrea Marra and her husband Sal. Brother in law of Doreen Iossa, Cindy Russo and her husband Robin. Uncle of Rachel, Matt, Steven, Jason, Matthew and Arianna. Tony was born in Brooklyn, lived...
Helen C. Roselle
Jan 20, 2012
Helen C. Roselle, 86, (nee Mattone) On January 20, 2012 resident of Marion Manor, Caldwell formerly of Bellville. Wife of the late Ralph A. Mother of Denise Roselle – Babajko and her husband Vincent and Glen and his wife Andrea. Daughter of the late Benny and Rose Mattone. Sister of Jerry, Geraldine Mattone and the late Lucy Leone and Carmela...
Diane Mary Caravella
Jan 18, 2012
Diane Mary Caravella, “Dolly” to many at the age of 89 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 18th, 2012. She had resided in Union since 1977, originally from Hillside. Born in Newark, December 21, 1922, She is survived by 1 sister, Tina, 3 children, Herbert, Janet, and Diana, 8 grandchildren; Maria , Kim, Nicole, Donnie, Tony,...
Donald A. Yetter
Jan 18, 2012
Donald A. Yetter 94, of Kenilworth died on Wednesday January 18, 2012 at Haven Hospice @ JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ The funeral service is in the Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Ave. Union, on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Interment is in Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, Visitation is Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Born in Newark, he lived in...
George Seaber
Jan 17, 2012
George R. Seaber 90 , of Toms River, died on Jan.17, 2012 at Van Dyke Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Toms River. The funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Ave. Union, on Saturday at 8:30 AM. The funeral mass is at St. John the Apostle Church Linden at 10 am. Visitation 2-4 PM Thursday Jan. 19...
Susan L. Ursino
Jan 16, 2012
Susan Lucille Ursino (nee Catena) of Green Brook passed away on January 16, 2012 at Somerset Medical Center after a brief illness. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday January 21, 2012 from 9 to 10 AM at the Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Ave., Union. Born Assunta Carmela Lucia Catena in Newark Mrs. Ursino was also...
Nelson Pires Duarte
Jan 16, 2012
Nelson Pires Duarte, 59, On January 16, 2012 of Hillside NJ Husband of Maria Lisete Duarte (nee Troviscal) Son of Edwardo Braz and Augusta Pires Duarte Mother of Jhonny Duarte and Monica Duarte – Joseph Brother Celso and Graca Duarte. Nelson was born in Rego, Portugal and settled in Long Branch NJ in 1987 before moving to Hillside NJ 10...
Margaret S. Johnsen
Jan 15, 2012
Margaret S. Johnsen (nee Salerno) 96, of Union died on Sunday January 15th, 2012 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. The funeral is from the Galante funeral Home 2800 Morris Ave. Union, on Thursday at 9 am. The funeral service is at Grace Lutheran Church, Union at 11 am. Cremation is private. Visitation is Wednesday 4-8 pm. Born in...
Vivian Bratcher
Jan 13, 2012
Vivian C. Bratcher (nee Price) 85, of West Caldwell passed away at Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover on January 13, 2012. The Funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home 54 Roseland Ave., Caldwell on Tuesday at 10 AM. Service will be held in the funeral home at 11 AM. Interment is at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell. Visitation is on Monday...
Helena Anceriz
Jan 13, 2012
Helena Anceriz (nee Anceriz) 66 of Newark, died on Friday, Jan. 13th, 2012 at Raritan Bay medical Center in Old Bridge. The funeral mass from the Galante Funeral Home 17 Pacific St. @ Walnut St. Newark (Ironbound) on Tuesday at 8:30 am. The funeral mass is at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark at 9:30 am. Interment is...
Joann Emporellis
Jan 13, 2012
Joann Emporellis 37 of Kissimmee. Fl. died on Jan. 13, 2012 at Home. The funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Ave. Union, on Thursday at 9:30 am. Funeral at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Union at 10:30 AM. Interment Fairview Cemetery Visitation Wednesday 5-9 pm. For directions or to send condolences visit galantefh.com. Born in Jersey City...
Ramonita Rodriguez
Jan 12, 2012
Ramonita Rodriguez 58, On January 12, 2012 of Newark Mother of Jayson Rodriguez and Yahaira Siguenza. Sister of “Junior,” Jennie, Lesbia, Luz and Anna Maria Rodriguez. Grandmother of Joshua, Alyssa-Jayden and Jamie. Ramonita was born in Yaco, Puerto Rico, she moved and settled in the Ironbound Section of Newark 30 years ago. She was a Machinist for Hartz Mountain Industries...
Thomas J. Astone
Jan 8, 2012
Thomas J. Astone 59, of Newark passed away suddenly on Sunday January 8, 2012 with his loving family by his side at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Tom was a graduate of Union Catholic High School and New York Students Art League. He was a talented sculpturer and artist. He served in the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged....
Mary Lordi
Jan 7, 2012
Mary C. Lordi (nee Cecere) 93 passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2012 at Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center in Livingston. The Funeral is from the Galante Funeral Home 54 Roseland Ave., Caldwell on Wednesday at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass is at St. Raphael Church, Livingston at 10 AM. Entombment is at Hollywood Memorial Park. Visitation is on Tuesday...
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