Obituaries
Patricia D. Rotondi
Jun 18, 2023
Patricia D. Rotondi
August 2, 1943 - June 18, 2023
Patricia (Pat) is survived by her best friend and loving sister, Margaret Fava. She is also survived by her nephew Tom Fava, two nieces Tracey Fava - Rispoli, Dawn Rapsas and husband Vincent, along with several first cousins, great nieces, great-nephews, and a great-great-nephew. Pat is predeceased by her parents Frank Rotondi...
Rosalie Montero
Jun 13, 2023
Rosalie Montero, 76, of PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Rosalie on Thursday from 10 to 11 am at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 10:45 am on Thursday, June 13. Entombment will follow at...
Alphonse Faiella
Jun 12, 2023
Alphonse T. Faiella, 82 of Manalapan passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Alphonse at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday June 14 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Church in Springfield on Thursday at 10 AM. Entombment...
Antonio F. Sequeira
Jun 8, 2023
Antonio F. Sequeira
Antonio F. Sequeira, 70, of Union, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Antonio on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 10:00am...
Nicholas LaSpina Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Nicholas LaSpina Jr., 81 of Springfield, NJ passed away on June 5, 2023.
Born in Newark, Nicholas spent many years of his life in Union, Kenilworth and Springfield. He was a lifelong barber & stylist- who owned and operated Point Haircutters Union, CoCo & Company in Kenilworth and other salons in Union for 40+ years.
Nicholas was the loving father...
David Miller
Jun 5, 2023
David S. Miller, age 67, passed away on June 5, 2023 after a short but courageousbattle with pancreatic cancer. David is survived by his beloved daughter,Mackenzie Miller, his mother, Lois Miller, and his sister, Linda Reimer. He waspredeceased by his father, Robert Miller, and his beloved grandfather, HenryJorgensen.Dave had a long career as a contracts negotiator in the finance industry,...
John B. Villa
Jun 4, 2023
John B. Villa, 87 of Union NJ passed away at home on June 4, 2023.
Born in Newark and was a lifelong resident of Union NJ.
He owned and operated his own contracting business in Union for the past 50 years before his retirement.
He loved continuing his carpentry work in his shop, but only as a hobby...
Louis R. Barbarisi
May 27, 2023
Louis Rocco Barbarisi (June 14, 1945 – May 27, 2023)Louis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Toms River, New Jersey.Louis was born in Newark, New Jersey. He is predeceased by his mother Catherine(nee Gamba) and his father Fiore. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 56 yearsMildred (nee DiVona), his three children Michele Luciano (Tom),...
Christopher Leonardis
May 24, 2023
Christopher Michael Leonardis Sr., 56 of Nutley, NJ passed away on May 24, 2023.
Born and raised in Newark and a graduate of Vailsburg High School, he was a trucker who worked in waste management and was best known for his work ethic, sense of humor, and huge heart.
The beloved son of the late Thomas Anthony Sr. and...
Ella Marie Smith
May 23, 2023
Ella Marie Smith (Palumbo), 70, of Brick NJ passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 6, 1953 and raised in Newark, NJ, Ella graduated East Side HS where she met Alfred, her future husband of 42 years. Thirty-seven years ago the couple moved to Brick where Ella worked...
Harry W. Vendemia
May 23, 2023
Harry William Vendemia, 68, of Ortley, NJ formerly of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023.Harry was born on June 25, 1954, to James Vendemia and Arlene (nee Benson). Being one of five children Harry’s life was full of family. He was always good for a laugh and was known for being a kindhearted young man.
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Catherine "Kay" Berwanger
May 21, 2023
Catherine Patricia Berwanger, lovingly called Kay was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 27, 1925. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 21, 2023.
She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Kevin Grim and his wife, Sandra; her beloved daughter Holly White and her husband James White; her grandchildren, Jennifer Grossman and her husband Chris;...
Edward L. Grotyohann
May 18, 2023
Edward Lloyd Grotyohann, 93 of West Caldwell passed away on May 18, 2023.
He was born on March 16, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. As a boy, Edward was interested in model airplanes and building health kit radio sets. After graduating Brooklyn Tech High School, he was drafted into the United States Army as part of the Korean Conflict. He was...
Helen Malavarca
May 15, 2023
Helen Malavarca (Di Benedetto), 92, of Newark, New Jersey, passedaway at her home, in Galloway, New Jersey on May 15, 2023,peacefully, surrounded by family. Helen was a graduate of West SideHigh School and worked in the insurance field for many years. Helenmet the love of her life Ralph and married in 1950. Helen devoted herlife to caring for Ralph and...
Angela Busalacchi
May 12, 2023
Angela Busalacchi (nee SanFillippo), of Union, loving wife of the late Joseph Busalacchi, passed away on May 12th, 2023.
Survived by her two daughters Marian and Patricia Busalacchi. Loving sister of the late Antoinette Ecklund and Augie SanFillippo. Survived by nieces and great-nieces and nephews.
Angela worked for many years at Mr. Pizza in Union. Angie as she is known...
Dena Simonelli
Apr 28, 2023
Dena Simonelli, 59 passed away in Florence, SC on April 28, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Dena at the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Tuesday May 9 from 4-6 PM, with her funeral service being celebrated at 5:30 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Born in Livingston, Dena grew up in...
Reynold Reino
Apr 28, 2023
Reynold Reino
Reynold “Rey” Joseph Reino died peacefully on April 28th, 2023.
Rey Reino was born June 19th 1944 in Newark, New Jersey to Rinaldo and Rita Reino.
He is survived by his wife Susan Jonkoski-Reino, his brother Ronnie Reino, two children Reynold Reino Jr. and Dominique Reino Jaramillo, two grandchildren Amanda Reino and Joseph Jaramillo, his daughter-in-law Tara...
Gilbert Feijo
Apr 27, 2023
Gilbert Feijo
It is with profound sorrow and love that the family of Gilbert Feijo announce his peaceful passing on April 27, 2023, at the age of 51.
Gilbert was born September 15, 1971, to Ernesto and Aida Feijo in Newark, New Jersey. Gilbert was raised in Newark in a loving, God-fearing Catholic family. Growing up the youngest of...
Anna Perrotta
Apr 26, 2023
Anna Perrotta (nee Perone), 92 of Union, formerly of Millburn passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Anna at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday April 28 from 9 - 11 AM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in...
Michael J. Perna Jr.
Apr 25, 2023
Michael J. Perna Jr.
With great sorrow we mournfully announce the passing of Michael J. Perna Jr., age 51. Certainly too soon and unexpected to everyone, including himself, he suffered a quick and hopefully painless death on April 25, 2023.He had a large personality, a friend to everyone and a big heart.Michael was employed as a maître d' caterer and...
