Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

 

Dr. Frank J. Mazzarella died peacefully at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ on September 7th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous three month battle overcoming the effects of a debilitating stroke. 

  Born in Newark, Frank lived in South Orange for most of his life before moving recently to Highlands, NJ. After graduating from Seton...

Sep 4, 2023

Jorge Leonardo was born in Bogota, Colombia, on March 18th, 1990.  He emigrated to the United States in 1998 with his parents. He attended St John's School in Orange, NJ through grade 8, then attended West Orange High School after moving to the township in 2003. After his graduation from West Orange High School, he attended Jersey City State College. The family...

Sep 3, 2023

Maria Colavita DiSena was born on April 21, 1940 in Monacilioni, Provence of Campobasso, Molise in southern Italy. She learned how to sew at the age of 12. She moved to Venezuela in her teens and in 1969 to Staten Island, NY and took a job as a tailor in a men’s tailor shop. In 1970, she met and married...

Sep 3, 2023

Susan M. Cavallo (nee Fortunato) 78, of the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ, passedaway peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 3, 2023,losing her battle to cancer.

Born in Newark, NJ to the late Michael and Helena (neeMontagna) Fortunato. Susan is survived by her four sons, Michael and her formerdaughter-in-law Jeane Bitetti, Anthony and his wife...

Sep 1, 2023

CHARLES E. SCHULTZIn loving memory of Charles, 83, who passed away peacefully attended by his wife Patricia.He was born April 2, 1940.  He lived in the Union, NJ home of his youth. He was joined there by his wife of 30 years, Patricia.His professional life was spent as a machinist at Electroid Company in Springfield, NJ.During the Korean Conflict he...

Aug 30, 2023

Gerald Raimo Sr.

Born and raised in Newark before moving to Union in 1989 . He was a machinist with American Aluminum Company in Mountainside for 45 years before his retirement.

Husband of Joann Natiello.

    Father of Gerald and his wife Daila              Father of Jessica Marquise and her husband Paul.

Grandfather of...

Aug 28, 2023

 

Miguelina Cedeno 94 of Newark NJ passed away on August 28,2023.

Wife of the late Luis Antonio Cedeno.

Mother of Nelson Cedeno, Daisy Carrion and the late Luis Antonio Cedeno, Nilda Cedeno, and Mildred Cedeno.

Sister of Angel, Jorge, Lillian, Ramona and Lucy Cuevas.

Grandmother of 11 and Great Grandmother of 13.

Miguelina was born in Puerto Rico, lived...

Aug 28, 2023

Matteo Antonio Piano, age 72, of Union, passed away on August 28, 2023. 

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  Matty is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon; children, Matt and Kelly, and the late Jessica; grandchildren Juliana, Matteo, and Nico; brothers Antonio Piano(Jackie) and John DiLeo (Cathy); niece and nephews Antonio and...

Aug 24, 2023

 

Gary D. Sobin, 61, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Gary was born in Irvington on June 12, 1962 to Paul and Millicent Sobin. He is survived by his beloved mother; his brother Jeffrey Sobin and his wife Michele Sobin; his nieces Nikki Grato and Brittany Langley and their husbands William Grato, Jr. and Parker...

Aug 22, 2023

Joseph Graziano passed peacefully on August 22nd, 2023, surrounded by his family and enveloped in the love and devotion they each had for him. Joe enjoyed life to the fullest, one of his simple pleasures was sitting around the dinner table with a good bottle of wine, sharing stories and laughter of days gone by.Joe was also a generous donor...

Aug 19, 2023

Albino Sebolao, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2023. Born in an era where hard work and commitment were highly valued, Albino built a reputation for his expertise in mechanics. His contributions to the leather processing industry were commendable. Every summer, he traveled to Portugal, his ancestral homeland, to immerse himself in the vibrant culture and watch soccer games.

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Aug 18, 2023

We grieve the passing and celebrate the life of Vidula H. Patel. She was born inAhmedabad in 1955 on November 30th. After bravely facing cancer, without complaintor fear, she took her last breath in the morning of August 18, 2023 surrounded by herhusband, Harshadbhai and children, Akash, Himansu and Nikita. She was at once ourdestination, belonging and our way: North...

Aug 14, 2023

Edward was born in Brooklyn but his family moved to Queens where he lived for many years beforemaking his way to Union, New Jersey in order to spend more time with his four grandsons.Edward was a proud graduate of Iona College where he majored in Facilities Management. He workedfor thirty years as a Verizon technician primarily serving the Westchester area...

Aug 13, 2023

Genevieve Travisano, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. She was born in Newark. Genevieve's passing occurred on August 13, 2023, at Rahway Hospital, leaving behind a void that will be felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.From a young age, Genevieve's determination and strong work ethic were evident. As she embarked on her...

Aug 11, 2023

Barbara A. Romanchak, has passed away on August 11, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on November 26, 1945, in Johnstown, PA, Barbara began her journey into the world. Her passion for helping others look and feel their best led her to establish her own successful salon. Through her expertise and warm personality, Barbara built a loyal clientele who appreciated...

Aug 10, 2023

Raymond F. Storch, 74 of Manalapan passed away at home on August 10, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Raymond at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday August 15 from 5-7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church on Wednesday at 10 AM. Interment will follow...

Aug 8, 2023

Denise Renwick, 63 of Union, New Jersey passed away on August 8th surrounded by love. Sheis survived by her wife Claire and their four-legged critters.

Denise was predeceased by her mother Joan, her precious Grama Helen, and Mother-In-LawPat.

Denise is survived by her family in Arizona including her father, Robert Renwick and wife Kay,brother Kevin and wife Ann and their...

Aug 5, 2023

Aug 3, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Michael E. Lombardi of Kunkletown, PA, formerly of West Orange, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. Born on June 26, 1956 in Great Falls, Montana, the son of Anthony and Esther Lombardi will be remembered for his...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Ann Lynn Cibelli (née Charles), 75, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023.  Ann was born April 27, 1948, in Jersey City to Lillian (Karsh) and Ted Charles.  She graduated from St. Joseph’s Grammar School, Dickinson High School and St. Peter’s University, then worked as a corporate tax accountant.  She moved to Teaneck when she married Anthony Cibelli, whom...