Obituaries
Julie DeFede
Feb 22, 2024
Julie DeFede, a beloved mother and grandmother known for her unwavering love for her family passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 22nd, 2024.
Her memory will be cherished by her children, Anthony and Sharon; daughter-in-law Susan; son-in-law Joseph Innamoratto; grandchildren Anthony John and Noelle DeFede; as well as other family members and friends.
Julie was also...
Amalia Guerino
Feb 17, 2024
On February 17, 2024, our beloved and devoted Mother and Grandmother, Amalia Guerino (née Gigliotti), 84, peacefully entered into internal rest surrounded by her family. Amalia was born on April 21, 1939 in Catanzaro, Calabria (Italy) to her Father, Pietro and Mother, Amalia (née D’Alessandro). Amalia was an exceptionally intelligent woman who studied and loved literature, history, geography as well...
Hilda Frances Lall
Feb 17, 2024
Hilda Frances Lall, 95, of Elizabeth, New Jersey went home to be with The Lord on February 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Hilda was born on December 2, 1928 to Ganesh Lall and Dora Lutchman in Boissiere #2, Maraval, Trinidad & Tobago. She was the eldest of eleven children and attended Boissiere #1 Roman Catholic School. Hilda...
Mayra C. Rodriguez
Feb 17, 2024
Mayra C. Rodriguez, 44 of Union passed away on February 17, 2024.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Costa Rica, Mayra has lived in Union since 2001. She worked with her husband at their business, Green Age Landscaping as an office manager for many years. Mayra loved animals, and cherished her two...
Rosemarie Romano
Feb 15, 2024
Rosemarie Romano (nee Agresto), 77 of Little Egg Harbor, formerly of Union passed away on February 15, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Rosemarie at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave Union on Tuesday February 20 from 9-10:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield at 11AM. Entombment will...
Rinaldo Rodrigues
Feb 13, 2024
In loving memory of Rinaldo Rodrigues, born on September 7th, 1966, in Brazil, and peacefully departed on February 13th, 2024, at the age of 57. Rinaldo was a loving husband of Maria, devoted father of Jonathan and Joshua. Also, his brother Edilson and grandfather to Troy.
Throughout his life, Rinaldo found immense pride and fulfillment as a skilled masonry tradesman. His dedication...
Kay Tocci
Feb 13, 2024
Kay Tocci (nee Merenda), 92 of Rockaway passed away peacefully at Exelcare in Dover on February 13, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Kay at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday February 16 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 10...
Jorge M. Preguica
Feb 11, 2024
Jorge M. Preguica born on December 11, 1961, in Portugal, peacefully departed from this world on February 11, 2024. He was a loving husband to Amelia and a devoted father to his son Michael and daughter-in-law Jane. Jorge was also a cherished brother to Aderito Preguica, Isabel de Jesus, and Paula Preguica. He took great joy in being a grandfather to...
Cynthia C. Eichel
Feb 9, 2024
Cynthia C. Eichel (nee Maslizek), 77 of Union passed away on February 9, 2024.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date, arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Newark, Cynthia lived there until moving to Irvington, and finally to Union in 1974. She worked for Stern's in West Orange as a Ladies...
Julia Fernandez Roman
Feb 7, 2024
Julia Fernández Román passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2024 at the age of 96.
She was born in Ourense, Spain and came to the United States in 1952, where she lived in Newark, NJ and worked as a talented seamstress for most of her life.
In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, painting, baking (especially her unrivaled...
Andres Pacheco
Feb 6, 2024
Andres Pacheco, 79 of Union passed away on February 6, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Andres at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Monday February 12 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Elizabeth on Tuesday at 9 AM. Interment will follow at...
Sandra J. Turlowicz
Feb 4, 2024
Sandra J. Turlowicz, 76 of Berkeley Heights passed away on February 4, 2024 at Autumn Lake Nursing Home.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Sandra at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Saturday February 24 from 1-4 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 2 PM.
Born in Newark...
Joao Eduardo Castanheira
Feb 1, 2024
Joao “John” Eduardo Castanheira of Newark, NJ passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
John was born in the Alfama district of Lisbon on September 8, 1943 to the late Arminda and Natalio Castanheira. He was one of nine siblings. In his childhood John loved swimming in the Tagus River and watching American Western films...
Pedro "Pete" Juan Figueroa
Feb 1, 2024
Pedro Juan Figueroa, affectionately known as Pete, was born on October 4, 1946, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico to Miguelina and Pedro Figueroa. He was the only boy among 3 sisters: Emma, Zullie, and Carmen. When he was six years old, his family moved to Bushwick, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. There, he met his childhood best friends who...
Nicholas C. Scibetta
Jan 31, 2024
Nicholas C. Scibetta, 90 of West Caldwell passed away at home on January 31, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Nick at the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Wednesday February 7 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lucy's Church in Newark on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Entombment will...
Brent D Germain
Jan 28, 2024
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRENT D. GERMAIN
BRENT DOUGLAS GERMAIN, BORN ON APRIL 7TH, 1957, IN NEWARK, NJ, PEACEFULLY
TRANSITIONED ON JANUARY 28, 2024. HE WAS A CHERISHED HUSBAND, DEVOTED FATHER,
BROTHER, UNCLE, NEPHEW, COUSIN, AND FRIEND- LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY OF LOVE,
LAUGHTER, AND A PROFOUND CONNECTION WITH GOD.
BRENT GREW UP IN EAST ORANGE, NJ WHERE HE WAS A MEMBER OF MESSIAH BAPTIST
CHURCH....
PJ Clitus
Jan 25, 2024
Parnell Clitus, affectionately known as PJ, was born on August 13, 1972 at the Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. Born to Joseph A. Clitus and Marie E. Clitus, only 2 years following their arrival to the United States from Haiti, he weighed in at 10 pounds 11 ounces. He spent his formative years in Brooklyn and would often regale his...
Jose Lorenzo
Jan 18, 2024
Jose Lorenzo, a dedicated auto worker for General Motors in Linden, NJ, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024. His remarkable career spanned over 33 years before his retirement many years ago. Jose was an active member during his career with Local UAW 595 in Linden. Additionally, he was a cherished member of Centro Orensano in the Ironbound section of...
Rosemarie Baker
Jan 18, 2024
Rosemarie Guarino Baker, 94, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024. She was born June 19, 1929 in Newark, NJ to the late Frank Guarino and late Rose Ciccone. She married in 1966 to John A. Baker who predeceased her in 2016.
Rosemarie dedicated her life to nursing and caregiving both professionally and personally. She graduated from Orange Memorial School...
Janice C. Nitti
Jan 17, 2024
Janice C. Nitti, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2024.
Born in Newark and raised in Maplewood, throughout her life, Janice was a realtor in sales and acquisitions in Lakewood, NJ.
Janice's success as a Realtor was paralleled by the successes of her family. Left to cherish her memory are her belove daughter Jacqueline "Jackie" Redmond and husband Derek. A...
