Obituaries
Melba M. Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Melba M. Johnson, 92 of Maplewood passed away on July 27, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Melba at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday August 1 from 11:30am to 12 noon, with a funeral service being celebrated in the funeral home at 12 noon. Cremation will be held privately.
Melba was born...
Deborah L. Polidura
Jul 27, 2024
Deborah L. Polidura, 71 of Colonia passed away at home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Deborah at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday August 2 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 7:30 PM. Cremation will...
Columbia Markle
Jul 26, 2024
In Loving Memory of Columbia Markle
Columbia Markle, affectionately known as "Bena" & "Nugget" to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, in Edison, NJ, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18, 1935, in Newark, NJ, to her late parents Vito and Carmella (Angouli) Nappi. She lived in Union for many years prior...
Efrain Jara
Jul 21, 2024
Efrain Jara, a dedicated former police sergeant with the Ecuador Transit Police for 30 years, passed away on July 21, 2024
Born and raised in Ecuador, Efrain later immigrated to the United States in 1970, initially settling in Elizabeth, NJ, before eventually making his home in Union.
After his arrival in the USA, Efrain worked as a machine operator for CD Candy...
Michael J Fensom
Jul 17, 2024
Psychotherapist and beloved husband, father, and brother, Michael J. Fensom, 74, died on July 17, 2024. Michael devoted his life to the betterment of his community’s mental health. He practiced psychotherapy privately in Little Falls, NJ, for nearly forty years, counseling hundreds of patients. In the 1990s, Michael established monthly group therapy sessions in Bergen and Passaic Counties that were...
Joseph " Joey " Liquori Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Joseph " Joey " Liquori Jr., 60, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2024.
Joey was born on August 29, 1963 to Joseph N. Liquori and the late Mary (nee Batto) in Newark. He grew up in Hillside and he later pursued his passion at the racetrack as a general manager at the New Egypt Raceway in New Egypt, New Jersey...
Nicholas Lupo
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...
Stefanos "Steve" M. Kostis
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...
Carmelo Liuzzo MD
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...
Claudette Lamothe
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...
Nicola Chiarella
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...
Sonya Nylander
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...
Elpida "Hope" Caravassilis
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...
Argyro "Roula" Loucopoulos
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...
Aurora Rodrigues
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...
Raymond Anthony Bober
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...
Helen Slosberg
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...
Louis G. Jenkins
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...
