Obituaries
Irene S. Carr
Sep 8, 2024
Irene S. Carr was born on October 2, 1942, in St. Thomas, Jamaica. She is survived by her brother James and sister Linnette. Her legacy continues through her beloved nieces and nephews, circle of close friends, and her Fellowship Baptist Church family, where she was an active and respected member.
Irene found joy and peace in knitting, crocheting, sewing and puzzles....
Miguel Lopez
Sep 7, 2024
Miguel Angel Raimundo Lopez 97, of Union, NJ, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on September 7, 2024.
Miguel was born in Habana, Cuba in 1927, to Candido Miguel Lopez and Amparo Margarita Alonso, along with twin sister, Margot, joined later by younger sister, Eva. He married the love...
Josephine Genevrino
Sep 4, 2024
Josephine D. Genevrino, 91 of Springfield passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Born in Newark, Josephine was a longtime Springfield resident. She was a dedicated homemaker, who treasured time spent with her family. She was loved by all who knew her and devoted her life to others.
The faithful daughter of the late Anthony and Alice (Marmo) DiChiara, Josephine was...
Joseph Azzarello
Aug 30, 2024
Joseph Azzarello, 100 of Union passed away on August 30, 2024.
Joseph will be privately interred with military honors at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.
Born in New York, Joseph was a longtime Union resident. He was a proud Army veteran who served in World War II. Later, Joseph...
Luis A. Morales
Aug 28, 2024
Luis Antonio Morales (1933-2024)
Luis Antonio Morales, 91, of Roseland, NJ, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 28, 2024.
Services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico in 1933 to Antonio and Clotilde Morales, Luis was the 2nd eldest...
Thomas Vincent Gilmore Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
Thomas Vincent Gilmore Jr., of Westfield, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on August 23, 2024, at the age of 51. Born on February 27, 1973, in Summit, NJ, Tom was known for his unwavering dedication and hard work as a self-employed construction worker. His craftsmanship was seen not just in the projects he completed but...
Mary Ann Giufurta
Aug 22, 2024
Mary Ann Giufurta (nee Catena) a beloved daughter of Eugene and Rose Catena, loving mother to Eugene and Nicole, Aunt to nieces and nephews and cherished friend to many passed away peacefully on August 22 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Pennsylvania, Mary Ann devoted her life to caring for others, first as a dental assistant at ILA...
Jose Alonso
Aug 19, 2024
Jose Alonso, 82 of Clark passed away on August 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after receiving his last rites.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Jose at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday August 21 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church in...
Theresa M. McHugh
Aug 18, 2024
Theresa M. McHugh, 91 passed away at home on August 18, 2024.
Born in Newark, she lived in Maplewood for 30 years prior to residing in Springfield for the past 30 years. Theresa dedicated her life to both her family and her career, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Theresa was a devoted office manager...
Nicolaos Papadakis
Aug 17, 2024
Our beloved father and grandfather Nicolaos Papadakis, at the age of 89, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Nicolaos was born to George and Fotini Papadakis in Volada, Karpathos. In the 1950s he immigrated to the United States with his family for a better life where he learned English and worked in restaurants. In 1961,...
John M Izzolino
Aug 16, 2024
John M. Izzolino, a talented chef and entrepreneur, passed away on August 16, 2024, in California. Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, he lived a life marked by culinary passion and vibrant personality that endeared him to many.
John's journey into the culinary world began when he moved to California ten years ago. There, he fulfilled his dream of entrepreneurship by...
Joseph Liquori
Aug 13, 2024
Joseph Liquori, 87 of Hillside passed away on August 13, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Joseph at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday August 15 from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Church in Hillside on Friday at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Graceland...
Mario Garcia
Aug 12, 2024
Mario Garcia, 76 of Mountainside passed away on August 12, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Mario at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday August 16 from 2-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield on Saturday at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Fairview Cemetery...
John Montana
Aug 8, 2024
John Montana, known to his grandsons as 'Grandpa Trout', a dedicated lithographer, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Pennsylvania. He was born on January 22, 1958, in the vibrant city of NYC, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service for John at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union on Wednesday at 11 AM. Visitation...
Maria Varga
Aug 8, 2024
Maria Varga, (Maria Szeman) 10/19/1931 – 8/8/2024 – beloved wife to Julius (Gyula) Varga, deceased; beloved Mom (Anyu) to daughter Maria M. Varga, beloved Grandma (Nagyi) to granddaughter Sabrina (Fusco) Styler (James Styler), great-grandson Troy Varga Styler; beloved Mom to son John P. Varga (Susan Sommer); son Julius J. Varga, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
She was fondly referred to as an...
Sassuphie A. Mellon
Aug 7, 2024
Sassuphie A Mellon, 81 of Union NJ passed away on August 7, 2024. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a viewing on Monday August 12, 2024 at: Our Lady of the
Most Holy Rosary and St Michael’s Catholic Church: 52 Smith St. Elizabeth NJ 07201
from 9:00 AM to 10 :00 AM followed by a mass 10-11 AM. She will be laid...
Alice Mikolajczyk
Aug 5, 2024
Born in 1919, in the heart of Pennsylvania , Alice's journey through over a century of life has been as vibrant and rich as her favorite colors, pink and purple.
Alice's story is one of unwavering determination and dedication. At the tender age of 4, she embarked on a transatlantic journey with her parents and siblings to Poland, only to return...
Dorothy Wright
Aug 5, 2024
Dorothy (Pacifico) Wright, 79 of Staten Island, NY passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Dorothy at Holy Child Church, 4747 Amboy Rd. Staten Island on Saturday August 10 at 10am. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante...
Manuel Rodrigues
Aug 3, 2024
Manuel Rodrigues, 71 of Elizabeth passed away on August 3, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Manuel at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday at 3 PM. Visitation will follow from 4-7 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Born in Portugal, Manuel was raised in Africa in the country of Angola. He...
Mary Joan Corris
Jul 31, 2024
Mary J. Corris, 91 of Whiting passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Mary at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road Wrightstown on Monday August 5 at 2PM. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Scranton, PA, Mary...
