Obituaries
Giuseppa "Josephine" Valentino
Jan 17, 2024
Giuseppa "Josephine" Valentino, 60 of Union passed away on January 17, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Josephine at St. Michael's Church, 1212 Kelly St. Union on Monday January 22 at 10:15 AM. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Catania, Sicily,...
Alidia J. Salazar
Jan 16, 2024
Alidia J. Salazar, 97 of Union, formerly of Jersey City passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Alidia at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Saturday January 20 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM and 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with a funeral service to be celebrated...
Jean Picciottoli
Jan 13, 2024
Jean Picciottoli (Bottone), 67 passed away on January 13, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a cryptside service for Jean at Hollywood Memorial Park, 1500 Stuyvesant Ave. Union on Tuesday January 16 at 1PM. Arrangements are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
The daughter of the late Giacinto and Frances (nee Picillo) Bottone, Jean...
Ronald S. Weckstein
Jan 12, 2024
Ronald S. Weckstein, has sadly passed away on the 12th of January, 2024. For an impressive forty years, Ronald served as an Assistant Manager at Walgreens in Berkley Heights. Additionally, Ronald spent four memorable years as a driver for Go Puff New Brunswick. A proud veteran, Ronald honorably served in the Navy from 1980 to 1984 as a USS American Chief....
David S. Weekley
Jan 10, 2024
David S. Weekley, a beloved resident of Down Neck Newark, passed away on January 10, 2024, at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. He was a dedicated warehouseman who devoted many years of his life to Maher Terminal in Newark.Born and raised in Newark, David had a deep connection to his hometown throughout his life. He took great pride in being...
Helen Sikaras
Jan 10, 2024
Helen Sikaras (nee Boutsikaris) passed away peacefully in Livingston, NJ. on January 10, 2024. One of eight children, Helen was born on July 24th in Washington DC to John and Krystallo Boutsikaris. Together with her family, Helen immigrated to Greece at the age of two, spending her formative years there before returning to the USA at the age of 23 and...
Maria Trofimova
Jan 7, 2024
Maria Trofimova, 60 of Short Hills passed away on January 7, 2024.
Born on November 3, 1963, in Gatchina, Russia, to Anna and Vasily, Maria grew up very quickly when she lost her father at a tender age. These formative years instilled in her a deep resilience and self-reliance to help guide her through the many twists and turns...
Apollonia "Paula" Velocci
Jan 7, 2024
Apollonia "Paula" Velocci, (nee Reali) of West Orange NJ, passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 94.
Wife of the late Amedeo.Born and raised in Monte San Giovanni Campano, Italy. Paula's journey in life took her across the sea and touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She dedicated many years to honing her skills as...
Jean Posner Mede
Jan 6, 2024
Jean Posner Médé (NeNe), 86, of Maplewood, NJ passed away on Jan. 6, 2024.He was born the second oldest of 8 children on December 13, 1937 to ArmandMédé and Marie Sylvina (Cénafils) Médé in Thomazeau, Haiti. By the age of 17, NeNelost his father and had to take a job to help his mother raise his siblings, although findingwork...
Antoinette "Sis" M. Muscato
Jan 5, 2024
Antoinette "Sis" M. Muscato
Antoinette is the bond that held our family together. Shewas the most positive and optimistic person ever. She was proudof her Italian heritage and instilled those values andtraditions in us, which we will never forget.Antoinette was a friend to many, had a generous heart, andwas a joy with whom to celebrate life. She had life-longfriends...
Gemma Gerstorfer
Jan 4, 2024
Gemma Isabel Gerstorfer sadly passed away on January 4th, 2024.
Gemma spent most of her career as a Human Resource Executive for several organizations for many years before retiring.
Gemma loved politics and was involved in many political forums.
Her love of fashion and world cultures were conversational highlights that lit the room when she was present.
She is...
Wayne A. Cross
Jan 3, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Wayne passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Wayne was a smart, respectful, funny and loyal person to all that knew him, but his greatest attribute in life was his unending love for his family and friends.
It is an honor to tell you about such an exceptional man. Wayne was the loving son of Wayne Cross and Joanne Cross. The proud father of Luciana, Antonio and Taormina. The dear brother of...
Lindore E. Smith
Jan 2, 2024
Lindore E. Smith went home to be with her heavenly father on January 2nd, 2024.
Lindore was born Lindore Evelyn Hibbert in Jamaica West Indies to Vincent Hibbert and Doris Mongal. There, she enjoyed playing Badminton and modeling hats. She spent several years at Philadelphia (Church in Jamaica), where she played the organ, piano and sang. Lindore worked for...
Tao Thi Tran
Jan 1, 2024
Tao Thi Tran passed away peacefully at her home on January 1st , 2024 at the age of 72. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam and moved to the U.S in 1989. She was a successful Nail shop owner for over 20 years, and was loved by many.
In her spare time, she loved to cook and play scratch...
Constantina Paz
Dec 28, 2023
Constantina Paz, 90, of Newark, passed away on December 28, 2023.
Constantina was born in Rajo, Spain. She arrived in the United States and settled in Brooklyn, NY before moving to the Irounbound section of Newark in 1972. She was a great Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her
Relatives and friends...
Cristian M. Chavez
Dec 26, 2023
Cristian M. Chavez, 63 passed away on December 26, 2023.
Private services are in the care of the Galante Funeral Home.
Armando De Oliveira
Dec 26, 2023
Armando De OliveiraOur loving Armando De Oliveira born on August 9, 1938 in Pardilhó, Portugal left us on December 26, 2023. Armando left this world to join his beloved wife, Maria De Oliveira, in eternal peace. He left behind two children Fatima Soares and Avelino Oliveira, son in law Jose Soares, daughter in law Zelia Oliveira; granddaughters Angela Soares Fidalgo,...
Joao J. Gaiolas Rodrigues
Dec 25, 2023
João J Gaiolas Rodrigues, 75 years old passed away at Trinitas Regional Medical Center/ RWJ Barnabason December 25, 2023.João immigrated from Fundão, Portugal to Ironbound- Newark in 1974 to live the American Dream,whom married to his dedicated wife Maria Trindade Rodrigues for 47 years. Started a life with lovingwife In Ironbound- Newark for 30 years with their only child. Joao...
Renee Vila DeBellido
Dec 25, 2023
Esposa, madre e hija. Amorosa, bondadosa y luchadora.
Peruana de nacimiento, emigró a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 49 años en compañía de su esposo Miguel Bellido, compañero de toda su vida, y una de sus hijas. Haciéndose un firme propósito de traer al resto de su familia.
Para ella nada era imposible; lo que ella se...
Montserrat Sanchez
Dec 24, 2023
Montserrat Sanchez, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on December 24, 2023. Montserrat was born and raised in Sobrado, Spain, a country she held dear to her heart throughout her life.In 1971, Montserrat embarked on a new chapter of her life when she immigrated to the United States. Montserrat's proudest accomplishments centered around her role as a mother...
