Obituaries

Jun 10, 2023

Walter O’Keefe passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, from natural causes at age 86. He is survived by his four children, Kelly, Kevin, Michael and Lynne and six grandchildren, Connor, Tristan, Ashley, Brianna, Kathryn and Mitchell.Walter had fond memories of growing up in Brooklyn, playing on the streets with his friends, shooting marbles, playing stickball, and riding the subway. His...

Jun 4, 2023

 

Dominick G. Meola, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. He was 98.

Dominick enjoyed playing golf, pool, and cards.  You could also find him outside gardening. What he was most know for was being a family man.  Everything he did was for the love of his family.

Dominick was predeceased by the love of his...

Jun 4, 2023

 

On Sunday June 4, 2023, Allen Walsh, a lifetime resident of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 90.

As a young man, Al worked on a farm in Bloomfield, he also hunted and rode horses around the area. He would recall the days before the GS Parkway, when he explored the area on horseback...

May 25, 2023

On Thursday May 25, 2023, Maria Del Carmen Pabon Troche, passed away. She was 62 years old.

Maria was an avid animal lover and enjoyed watching Animal Planet. She also collected animal figurines and has an extensive collection of roosters in particular. She also loved listening to music.

Maria was predeceased by one sister. Maria is survived by five loving...

May 9, 2023

 

Robert Stephan Hayes “Bobby”, 70, passed away on 5/9/2023 at his residence in Bloomfield, NJ.  He was born on 8/3/1952 in Newark, NJ to Stephen and Olga Hayes.  Bobby has no surviving family members.  However, he will be greatly missed by many dear friends.

Bobby graduated Essex Catholic High School in Newark in 1970 and continued his education at...

May 9, 2023

May 4, 2023

 

Thomas Patrick Connolly, 74 of Clifton, NJ, died on May 4, 2023.

Thomas was born February 23, 1949, to John and Kathryn Connolly in the Bronx, NY. He had a happy childhood in the Hillside Homes and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1967, from which he held treasured memories of playing football. Tom studied history at SUNY...

Apr 16, 2023

 

On Sunday April 16, 2023, Helen Tumminelli, passed away peacefully at the age of 86.

Helen was a kind soul that enjoyed talking with others. She worked as a waitress at the Short Stop Diner, where she had many conversations.  Helen most loved talking and spending time with her family.  They were everything to her.

Helen was predeceased by...

Apr 14, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

 

On Tuesday April 11, 2023, Robert F. Eskdale, passed away peacefully at the age of 97.

Robert proudly served our country during WWII. He was an underwater demolition specialist in our US Navy.  He was the commander of the American Legion, as well as belonging to the elite veteran’s organization, 40 and 8. Robert also belonged to the Elks...

Mar 29, 2023

Joan C Ingold, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. The longtime member of Bloomfield’s Presbyterian Church on the Green was a loving, positive force of nature that adored her family and friends.

Joan is predeceased by her loving husband Carl Ingold, her parents, Peter James II and Dorothy (Hull) Zeitler, and...

Mar 25, 2023

 

 

On Saturday March 25, 2023, Melissa Martinez, passed away peacefully at the age of 38.

Melissa was a vibrant and athletic woman. She  enjoyed basketball.  At 5’ 2” she was a starting center for her volley ball team, where she was also named rookie of the year.    Melissa was a graduate of  Lacordaire Academy  and Columbia University.  She...

Mar 20, 2023

 

On Monday March 20, 2023, Hanni Mueller passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85.

Hanni immigrated to America from Germany in 1960 at the age of 22. Everything Hanni did in life was done with love and passion. She was a daredevil at heart, skiing off-trail throughout the Alps in her younger years, later crashing...

Mar 15, 2023

 

Theresa Gallucci age 102 passed away on Wednesday March 15,2023 in Bloomfield, NJ. She was Born in Belleville NJ on October 21, 1920, and lived on Eugene Place. Her Father was Vincenzo Russo and Mother Teresina. She was married to Sam Gallucci from Jersey City  for over 50 years and lived in Bloomfield.  She is  survived by her son...

Mar 11, 2023

 

Kevin DeWayne Garrett

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Our beloved Kevin DeWayne Garrett was born on Jan 24, 1973 to the late Margo Garrett and Reginald Pinkney. He began his life’s journey in Montclair, NJ where he lived and attended Montclair Public Schools- graduating from Montclair High in 1991, then attending Essex County College for a year.

                He continued to live...

Mar 9, 2023

Ronald A. Burgers of Nutley, NJ was called home Thursday, March 9, 2023, passing away at the age of 84.  He passed peacefully, spending his last days surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on July 3, 1938 in Jersey City, NJ to Herman and Cora (Dunn).  He graduated from Dickinson High School, Jersey City in 1957; married Carmella Sierchio...

Feb 24, 2023

Florence Ferraro passed away on February 24, 2023 in Montville, NJ. She was born and raised in Newark and eventually moved to Bloomfield where she resided for many years.  Florence graduated from Barringer High School in Newark and went on to a career at Westing House Corporation for forty years.  Upon her retirement, she worked for First Fidelity Bank.  

More than anything, Florence was passionate about her family.  For Florence, the simplest yet greatest...

Feb 9, 2023

 

Michele M. “Micki” Comasco (née Sitarski), 66, of Bloomfield, peacefully entered into eternal rest with the spectacular sunrise on February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home. Micki arrived on Father’s Day, June 17, 1956, the third daughter of Edward and Veronica Sitarski.  Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, she graduated from Holy Family Academy in 1974. ...

Feb 3, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Cestone (née Brower) passed away on February 3, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family, in Palm Coast, Florida.  

 

Patricia was born on March 31, 1938, raised in Bloomfield, NJ, was a graduate of St. Thomas the Apostle School and Bloomfield High School, and was one of nine children. 

 

Patricia loved babies and...

Jan 29, 2023

Rosa Carandang, 74, passed away on January 29, 2023 in New York, NY.

Rosa was born in the Philippines. She was a nurse and retired from the Lyons VA Medical Center after working as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed playing golf - including with the Thursday Women’s group in Essex County, traveling, caring for her grandchildren and spending time with her family and close friends. She was...