Obituaries
Fabian S. Boodhoo
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...
Elvira Taboada
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...
Lucia Vergel
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...
Jose Luis Bexiga
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....
Patricia Funicelli
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...
Latanya Shavon Suber Acloque
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...
Mario Medrado
May 19, 2024
Mario Medrado was a young man from Minas Gerais, Brazil who came to the United States alone with a dream. He was determined to make a life for himself and hand picked his closest friends, as these individuals were his chosen family outside of Brazil. He was a man of honor, grit, love, passion and gave his all to everything...
William E. Helwig
May 19, 2024
William E. Helwig, 86 of Holmdel, formerly of Union, passed away on May 19, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for William at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday May 22 from 4-8 PM, with a Masonic Service held at 7PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM. Cremation...
Adérito Paulo
May 18, 2024
Adérito Paulo, 78 of Elizabeth passed away on May 18, 2024 at Trinitas Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1945 in Portugal.During his time with us, Adérito positively impacted all those around him with his hard work and dedication as a construction worker.Predeceased by his parents Jaime and Vitalina (DeJesus) Paulo, Adérito is survived by his devoted wife Maria...
Kerline Joseph Charles
May 11, 2024
Kerline Joseph Charles, 28 of Union passed away on May 11, 2024.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Kerline at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday May 31 from 11am to 12 noon, with a funeral service being held at 12 noon. Cremation will be held privately.Born in Livingston, Kerline was a graduate...
Frank Anthony Vespe
May 9, 2024
Frank Vespe passed away on May 9, 2024 at his home in Kensington MD. He was 92.Frank and the former Joan Hansbury were married for 39 years, until her passing in 2003. Frank was also predeceased by his brother Vincent and sister Jean, as well as parents Salvatore and Mary Vespe. Frank is survived by his son Frank and daughter-in-law Erin...
Armando D. Antunes
May 8, 2024
Mr. Armando D. Antunes passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2024. Mr. Antunes was born in the civil parish of Castelejo in Fundao, Portugal on January 6, 1940. He moved to the United States as a teenager and resided in Newark, N.J. where he ultimately met the love of his life, Joanna Isabell DaSilva. The couple wed in October...
Eva T. Grieco
May 8, 2024
Eva Grieco passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at Saint Barnabas hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1942, in Montclair, NJ. Eva was raised in Caldwell, NJ, where she graduated from James Caldwell High School, and a proud graduate of the Berkely College.Eva moved to Verona to raise her family and eventually returning to Caldwell as...
Joyce A. Nastasi
May 5, 2024
Joyce Ann Nastasi passed away on May 5, 2024, at Saint Barnabas Hospital, surrounded byfamily. Born on September 25, 1946, in Irvington, NJ, to Frank and Margaret Janus, Joyce grewup in Union, NJ, where she graduated from Union High School in 1964. Joyce spent most of herlife in Union, enriching the community with her boundless energy and compassion.From 2009 until...
Joseph F. Reggio
Apr 28, 2024
Joseph F. Reggio, 36 of Jackson passed away on April 28, 2024.A viewing will be held private to the family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Joseph at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 259 Oliver St. Newark on Friday May 3 at 11 AM. Born in Newark, Joseph was a lifelong Jackson resident. He was...
Helen Rubinetti
Apr 27, 2024
Helen "Tootsie" Rubinetti (Pierre), 92, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. Born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark, Helen resided in Union for the last 62 years.
Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Rubinetti,
Loving mother of Paul A. and his wife Josephine.
Sister of four late brothers and five late sisters.
Grandmother of 4. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Helen was an executive...
Margaret F. Krack
Apr 22, 2024
Margaret Frieda Krack passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, in Livingston NJ.Margaret was born in Hackensack NJ and raised in Rutherford NJ. She was precededin death by her father Herman and mother Elise as well as her sister Emme. She also issurvived by her loving children Kate and Thomas Dlugosz and partner Frank Dlugosz inaddition to her nieces and...
John A. Dragseth
Apr 18, 2024
John Austin Dragseth, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. He was born on March 31st 1943 in Seattle Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold R Dragseth & Winifred E Dragseth (nee Robb), and his loving wife of 42 years, Margaret Ann Dragseth.John was a loving husband, and dear friend to many. Although he...
Charles Cataldo Strillacci
Apr 18, 2024
Charles "Chisels" Cataldo Strillacci, 79, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. He was born in East Orange and resided in Clark for the last 40 years.
He was an entrepreneur in the restaurant business for many years where he found pleasure in interacting with customers and cultivating lifelong friendships. In his leisure time, Charlie loved to travel, craft with art...
