Obituaries
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...
Michael Pinto Januario
Dec 24, 2023
Michael Pinto Januario, 13 entered the Kingdom of Heaven at home on Christmas Eve, with his loving family by his side.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Michael at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday December 27 from 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church...
Christine Pici
Dec 22, 2023
Heaven has got another angel, Christine Pici, has passed away on December 22, 2023. She will forever be remembered for her kind heart, her love for cats, and her passion for collecting lighthouses.
Christine had a profound love for cats. She found solace in rescuing cats and ensuring their well-being. The unconditional love shared between Christine and her beloved cat...
Joyell Jennifer Goad
Dec 16, 2023
Joyell Jennifer GoadSeptember 28, 1976December 16, 2023
Joyell beat you all to the last punch! She is laughing at you while playing Chicken with her belovedDaddy in Heaven. Her heart figured she’d get a head start on the holidays a week early, on December16th , 2023 after a less than average life span of 47 years.Joyell – Jojo, JJ,...
Linda S. Grano
Dec 15, 2023
Linda S. Grano, 73 of Kenilworth passed away on December 15, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Linda at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday December 20 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Raphael's Church in Livingston on Thursday at 9:45 AM. Interment will...
Matilda Pepe
Dec 15, 2023
Matilda Pepe, 88 of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on December 15, 2023.Matilda was born on 10/24/35 in San Bartolomeo en Galdo, Italy to the late Pasquale and Carmelina Ruggiero. She was raised in Orange, NJ after immigrating to the US in 1947 at the age of 12. She met and married the love of her life Anthony (Tony) Pepe in...
Demetrius Aberi
Dec 13, 2023
Demetrius Aberi, 19 passed on December 13, 2023 in Union, New Jersey.
He was born to Daniel Aberi and Lilian Makori on October 15, 2004 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.
The oldest of 4 siblings: Lorraine (16), Darius (13), and Lisah (11), Demetrius took pride in being their protector.
Demetrius’s thirst for education was put on...
Marisa Moriello
Dec 10, 2023
Marisa Moriello, 82 of Elizabeth passed away on December 10, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Marisa at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday December 14 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church in Elizabeth on Friday at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow at Rosedale...
Katherine A. Neri
Dec 9, 2023
Katherine A. Neri of Union, NJ left us to join her father and mother on December 9, 2023.
Visitation will be at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, N.J. on Thursday Morning at 10AM with a service at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
Born in Newark, Katherine lived in Irvington,...
Ronald K. Browne
Dec 9, 2023
Ronald K. Browne, 69 of Union passed away on December 9, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Ronald at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Saturday December 16 from 10am to 12 noon, with a funeral service being celebrated at 11:30am. Cremation and interment will be held privately.
Born in Irvington, Ron...
Lorinda V. Montefusco
Dec 4, 2023
Lorinda V. Montefusco (nee Zamanski), 72 of Maplewood passed away on December 4, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Lorinda at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday December 7 from 3-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 7PM. Interment will be held privately.
Born in...
Gene Mathews
Dec 3, 2023
Gene Mathews, 51 of Paterson passed away suddenly on December 3, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Gene at the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell on Friday December 8 from 6-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 8:30 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Born in...
Thomas Sparkes
Dec 2, 2023
Thomas Sparkes, 66 of Parsippany passed away on December 2, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at a later date, with arrangements entrusted to the Galante Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Born in Montclair, Thomas was raised in Caldwell and lived in Parsippany for many years. He was a Senior Vice-President for Valley National Bank for 37 years until his retirement...
Carmine A. Ventre
Dec 2, 2023
Carmine A. Ventre, 90, of New Providence NJ passed away on December 2, 2023.
Husband of Faye Killgrew
Brother of the late Joseph, Ralph Ventre and Diana Nuzzo.
Carmine was born and raised in Newark and later settled in New Providence NJ.
He owned and operated the Disbrow Manufacturing Company in East Orange NJ for more than 50 years before...
Charles J. Dino
Nov 29, 2023
Charles J. Dino, 88 of Colonia passed away on November 29, 2023.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Newark, Charles was raised in the Ironbound. He was a longshoreman for 43 years with ILA Local 1235 in Port Newark.
Charles was the beloved husband of the late Rachel (nee...
Anita Calabrese
Nov 27, 2023
Anita Calabrese 81 of Union NJ passed away on November 27, 2023.
Wife of the late Paul Garofalo.
Mother of Kristin Sisbarro and Dana Sisbarro
Sister of the late Salvatore "Sonny" Calabrese.
Anita was born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark.
She later moved to Union in 1973.
Anita was a teacher at the Newark Ironbound Academy for...
Barbara Garrabrants
Nov 26, 2023
Barbara Jean (Morris) Garrabrants formerly of Union, NJ, passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday,November 26, 2023, in her apartment at CareOne at the Cupola in Paramus, NJ.Visitation will be Thursday, December 14th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave,Union, NJ 07083. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday,...
Lorraine Kievning
Nov 24, 2023
Lorraine Kievning, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, has passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 24th, 2023. She will be dearly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Lorraine was born on January 24th, 1965 in Paterson, NJ to Alphonse DeMarco and Lorrie (McNeer) DeMarco.Lorraine had a vibrant personality and a zest...
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