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Michael J. Azzolino
Mar 1, 2020
Michael J. Azzolino, 80 years old, of Elmwood Park, NJ passed away on March 1, 2020 after a long illness. Michael was born in Newark, NJ on January 14, 1940 to Jenny (nee Casa Massima) and Frank Azzolino. He graduated from Newark's Central High School in 1958. Michael was a member of The Apollos recording artists known for their songs...
Jean W. Kleespies
Feb 21, 2020
Jean Louise (Wolfram) KleespiesAugust 31, 1929 - February 21, 2020Jean Louise (Wolfram) Kleespies, 90, formerly of Lynbrook, NY and Danville, VT, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Alfred & Jessie Wolfram, she grew up, married and raised her family in Lynbrook, NY before retiring to Danville, VT with her husband, John,...
Stanley James Brois
Feb 19, 2020
Obituary for Mr. Stanley J. BroisMarch 22, 1931 - February 19, 2020 Cranford, New Jersey | Age 88Stanley J. Brois, 88, of Cranford, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born in Bronx, NY, Stan was the youngest of eight children who helped in his family grocery store while growing up and then was awarded a football scholarship at...
Dorothy Emelia Smith
Feb 17, 2020
Dorothy E. Smith (Galli), 88, of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. A Memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer Street in Westfield, N.J., on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2:00pm.She was born to the late Rebello and Lena May Galli, November 1, 1931. Dorothy received a BA in Political Science...
Alfred F. Lesiak
Feb 15, 2020
Alfred F. Lesiak, Jr., 74, of Tinton Falls, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.Born in Jersey City, NJ, Al earned a master's degree in economics from Jersey City State College and went on to teach history in the Woodbridge Township School District for over 30 years. After getting married Al found a one-acre lot on a parcel of...
John A Ridge
Feb 7, 2020
John A. Ridge, 58, of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020. A loving son andbrother, John was born on March 20, 1961, and grew up in Clark. As a young man, he served in the USNavy. John's favorite pastime was freshwater fishing at Round Valley Reservoir on his boataccompanied by his beloved dog, Casey. As a...
Claudine W. Mill
Feb 2, 2020
Claudine W. Mill, a Westfield resident for 65 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2 surrounded by her husband and daughters. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Born in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1925, Claudia married the love of her life, Robert C. Mill, and had over 71 wonderful years with...
Lillian Rose Berquist
Jan 29, 2020
Lillian R. Berquist (nee Black), 93, a longtime resident of Cranford, died on January 29, 2020. Lillian's visitation will begin at 10AM Tuesday February 4, 2020 at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave, Cranford, where her funeral service will begin at 11AM Tuesday. Entombment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. Born in Bayonne, Lillian was retired from the American...
Zenon Stan Borkowski
Jan 29, 2020
.Zenon Stanislaus Borkowski died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, a few days after he celebrated his 92nd birthday. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at St. Michael's Church, 40 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey at 10:30 am. A repast will follow.Stan, as everyone called him, was married to Julia Fancuillo for 70 years. They were...
Matthew J. Montanaro
Jan 28, 2020
Matthew J. Montanaro3/14/1931- 1/28/2020Matthew (88) passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Lyons New Jersey surrounded by family. He was born in West New York, New Jersey to James Montanaro and Lena Montanaro (nee Biondi). He resided in West New York until his entry into the United States Navy where he served in the Korean War from 1951...
Constance C. Nicholas
Jan 25, 2020
Constance C NicholasConnie Nicholas passed away late Saturday night 1/25/20 at the age of 85 at the Center for Hope Hospice Scotch Plains NJ. Connie was born May 19, 1934 in Clark NJ to parents Lucien and Sophie Jankowski .Connie leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years Robert and 2 daughters Kelly Brinkerhoff, her husband David, Nancy Venezia, her...
Victor A Rela
Jan 25, 2020
Victor A Rela of Westfield, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in his home on January 25, 2020 at the age of 90. He is survived by hisloving wife Roxie A. Rela, son Matthew, daughter in law Lynn, grandsonsMatthew and Michael, brother Dominick and sister Margret Marhefka.Victor graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Engineeringdegree. After...
Christine Kyritsis
Jan 25, 2020
Christine Kyritsis, 88, of Bridgewater, died peacefully on January 25, 2020. Her funeral service will begin at 11AM Wednesday January 29, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield, where her visitation will begin at 10:15 AM Wednesday until service time. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences. Born in Cyprus, she was...
Doug Burton
Dec 29, 2019
Douglas Burton 76, of Middlesex, NJ, passed away on the evening of Sunday, December 29th at home surrounded by family and friends.Born on August 11, 1943 in Westfield, New Jersey, Doug was the son of the late Adele Danker and George Burton. He attended Westfield High School. Shortly after that, with the help of his uncle, he started his own...
Adele C Kosowski
Dec 28, 2019
Adele C. Kosowski, 92, of Cranford, passed away at her residence on December 28, 2019. Adele's visitation will be from 9:00-10:00AM Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford. Her funeral mass will follow at 10:30AM Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Cranford. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to...
Alejandro Montero
Dec 28, 2019
Alejandro "Rey" Montero (49), passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at 11:04PM at Summit Overlook Hospital surrounded by his family. Rey was born February 26, 1970 in Dominican Republic to Anibal and Beatriz Hererra-Montero. Rey was happily married to the love of his life Elibet Montero since June 21, 1993. They have been married for 26 magically messy years. They...
Virginia D. Osiecki
Dec 24, 2019
Virginia D. Osiecki (nee Gawarecki), age 101, of Mountainside, NJ, passed away peacefullyDecember 24, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice Care in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since 2013, Virginia hadbeen residing in assisted care in Punta Gorda, FL.Virginia "Ginny" was born in Newark, NJ on July 31, 1918 to Stefan and Bertha Gawarecki whopredeceased her. She spent her early years growing up during...
Allen V. Aldrich
Dec 23, 2019
Allen V. Aldrich, 77, of Cranford passed away unexpectedly onDecember 23, 2019 at home. Born in Hillsborough, NH, he lived inNew Jersey since 1963.Mr. Aldrich was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea. Aconcrete and paving contractor, he began his career with Cardell, Inc.Keasbey, and was later the co-owner of Al-Lee Contractors, Sayreville,and the owner and founder of...
John Paul Dizzia
Dec 22, 2019
Cranford- John Paul Dizzia, 74 years old, passed away at Overlook Medical Center on Sunday, December 22, 2019.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Snyder chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ. Entombment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Arrangements are by Gray Memorial Funeral Home. Born and...
Sharon J. Smith
Dec 20, 2019
Sharon J. Smith, 63, of Cranford, passed away on December 20, 2019.She worked for AT&T since April of 1983, and was a Lead Project Manager,which provided her with everyday challenges which she enjoyed. Sharon also enjoyed following the teachings of the Dalaï Lama, and studied Tibétain Buddhist philosophy, as well as Native American History.Sharon is survived by her husband Bob...
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