Obituaries
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...
Bosa Mijaljevic
Apr 25, 2023
Bosa Mijaljevic On Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, Bosa left this earth at the age of 67. Born on Nov 11, 1955 in Newark, NJ to the late Mihajlo and Ana Pejcic. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College in 1977. She later went on to earn her Master's degree in Educational Technology from Jersey City...
Anthony T. Zarillo Jr.
Apr 24, 2023
Anthony T. Zarillo Jr., 81, of Elizabeth, NJ, peacefully passed away at home on April 24, 2023.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Anthony on Monday, May 1st at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union from 8 to 10 am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church in Union at 10:15 am....
Robert C. LaCorte
Apr 23, 2023
Robert C. LaCorte, 44 of Elizabeth passed away on April 23, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Robert at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Friday April 28 from 4-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Genevieve's Church in Elizabeth on Saturday at 9:15 AM. Burial will follow at...
Lucy LaGrasso
Apr 22, 2023
Lucy LaGrasso (nee Zorini), 98, of Manahawkin,( previously of Down Neck Newark), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 22, 2023.
Born in Rome, Italy, Lucy came to the United States in 1939 and settled in Newark, New Jersey. After marrying her husband, the late John LaGrasso, they made their home in Down Neck Newark, where they...
Eugenio Iuliano
Apr 21, 2023
Eugenio "Gino" Iuliano passed away on April 21, 2023, following a long illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Gino at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. His burial will be held privately.
Gino leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Maria Iuliano (Colicchio) three children, Gina Finan, Dina...
Arlene Cordovano
Apr 17, 2023
Arlene Patricia (Pat) Cordovano, 74 years young, of Essex Fells, passed away peacefully yesterday with her loving husband of 51 years, Gary, by her side.
Pat was born on February 12, 1949 in Bronx, NY.
Pat and Gary met and started dating as teenagers. They attended their Jr and Sr proms together dreaming of the life that they would...
Christian H. Alleyne
Apr 14, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we the Alleyne family announce the passing of Christian H. Alleyne,our beautiful son. Christian, affectionately known as “Chris” and to family “Cree” was calledhome to eternal rest on April 14th, 2023.Christian was born on October 3, 1998, to Henderson and Crystal Alleyne in Brooklyn, NY. Sixyears following, he became a big brother to...
Juan Montes-Quispe
Apr 10, 2023
Juan Montes Quispe, de 70 años, falleció el lunes 10 de abril de 2023 en el Hospital Overlook en Summit, NJ. Juan nació y creció en Lima, Perú, pero residía en Springfield, NJ cuando visitaba a sus hijos.Juan era una persona muy dedicada, perseverante y trabajadora. Trabajó como contador en la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Francisco Bolognesi por muchos...
Carmen Rodriguez
Apr 9, 2023
Carmen Rodriguez passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2023, at age 94. Born and raised in Ourense, Spain, she later immigrated and settled in the Ironbound section in Newark in 1953. She was a seamstress in a clothing factory in Newark before her retirement in 1994, when she moved to Florida. Recently she came into her son's care at his...
Terence Lee Chatman
Apr 8, 2023
Terence L. Chatman passed away April 8, 2023 surrounded by family at University Hospital in Newark, NJ, at age 53. Born in Newark, NJ and currently residing in Florham Park, NJ.
Terry was currently working at New Pathway Counseling where he worked with adolescents and at The Center for Great Expectations where he worked with adults suffering from...
Victor Manuel Munguia Valdivia
Apr 7, 2023
Victor Manuel Munguia Valdivia, 72 of Union passed away on April 7, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Victor at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Wednesday April 12 from 9-11 AM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 11 AM. Entombment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery.
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Luke M. Amoroso
Apr 7, 2023
Luke M. Amoroso
Luke M. Amoroso, 86 of Union passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Luke at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Avenue, Union on Tuesday April 11 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church in Union on Wednesday at 10 AM....
James DeMartino
Apr 6, 2023
James DeMartino, 90 of Union passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services are private, in the care of the Galante Funeral Home in Union.
Born in Newark, James lived in Union since 1964. A veteran of the Korean War, James was a little disappointed that the war was ending right as...
Amyrose A. Dombrowski
Apr 5, 2023
Amyrose A. Dombrowski, 81 of Maplewood passed away on April 5, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Amyrose at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Wednesday, April 12, from 4 - 8 PM. On Thursday, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange at 10 AM. Entombment...
Cesar J. Castor
Apr 5, 2023
Cesar Castor, 76, of Union, passed away on April 5, 2023.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation for Cesar at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave. Union on Thursday, April 13, from 2-6 PM with a wake service at 4 PM.
Cremation Private.
Cesar was born and raised in the Philippines. Before arriving...
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