Obituaries
Carmen Montero
Jul 8, 2023
Maria Carmen Montero Rodriguez, of Miami, Florida passed away on July 8th 2023.Carmen was born on February 19th, 1933 to Maria Josefa and Marcial Rodriguez, in a smallrural village in Galicia Spain called Las Regas. She came to America after she married EnriqueMontero, also a Galician immigrant, and built their life together in New Jersey - first in Newark,then Elizabeth...
Jeffery Valentine
Jul 8, 2023
Jeffery Valentine, 67 of Elizabeth passed away on July 8, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Jeff at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday July 12 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 7:30 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
Born in Newark,...
Nery Cabrera
Jul 2, 2023
Nery Cabrera 86, of Union NJ passed away on July 2,2023
Wife of Orestes.
Survived by her daughters Nery Ahles and Maria Estevez and her son in law Robert Ahles .
Beloved Grandmother of Tiffany, Christopher, Erik and Katelynn.
Great Grandmother of 7.
Nery was born and raised in Cuba, Her and her husband Orestes arrived in the United States...
George R. Zimmerman
Jul 1, 2023
George R. Zimmerman 96 of Union NJ passed away on July 1, 2023
Husband of the late Louise (nee Gazzo)
Father of Carol Ann DiZio ( late Steve), Jean Louise Goglia (late Carmen) and Marie Frances Brewer.
Brother in law to Honey Yacovelli
Grandfather of Joseph Goglia, Christopher DiZio, Matthew Goglia, Michael DiZio, Joseph DiZio and Frank Brewer.
Also...
Amadeu J. Ribeiro
Jun 24, 2023
Amadeu Ribeiro, 94, of Union and Lavallette, NJ, died on June 24, 2023 at home.
The Funeral is from Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, on Thursday June 29, 2023 at 9:00 am. Funeral Mass is at St. Michael's Church, Union, NJ at 10:15 a.m. Entombment will be in Hollywood Memorial Park. Visitation is Wednesday June 28, from 4:00...
Araceli Guadalupe Rivera
Jun 20, 2023
Araceli Guadalupe Rivera, affectionately called "Lupe", was born in 1943 in Victoria De Las Tunas, Cuba to Spanish immigrants Manuel Garcia and Marciana Fernandez Maldonado. Araceli pursued her university studies to become a Mathematics teacher when her plans were diverted. Aided through Catholic Charities, she came to the United States in her early twenties, settling in Newark, NJ with...
Angela Guzman
Jun 20, 2023
Angela Guzman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. Born in the Dominican Republic tothe late Carlos Perez and Angela Guzman, Angela lived in Elizabeth after arriving in the United Statesover four decades ago.She loved to dance at parties and cook for her family. She enjoyed spending the day in her rocking chairswhile watching novelas and talking on the...
Umberto Ferri
Jun 19, 2023
Umberto “Al” Ferri passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2023.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Al at theGalante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, onThursday, June 22, from 3-7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated atSaint James Church in Springfield on Friday at 10 AM. Burial willfollow at Fairview Cemetery...
Alfred William Patetta
Jun 18, 2023
Alfred William Patetta, 50 of Kenilworth passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023.Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Alfred on Friday June 23 from 3 to 7 pm at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa's Church in Kenilworth at 10:30 am on Saturday, June...
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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