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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...
Kenneth Paul May
Dec 10, 2019
Dr. Kenneth P. May, 70 of Westfield, was called home Tuesday, December 10, 2019 after a sudden and brief illness. Ken's visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM Friday December 13th, at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday December 14, 2019 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Interment will follow...
Harry F. Loeser
Dec 10, 2019
Harry F. Loeser, of Cranford, NJ, died peacefully at his home on December 10, 2019. He was 98 years old. Harry was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. His parents, both descendants of German immigrants, were originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The family was active in the Second Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Harry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School of Elizabeth...
Lucilia G. (Nee Garcia) Ramalho
Dec 5, 2019
Lucilia G. Ramalho, 71, of Colonia, passed away on December 5, 2019. Born in Peniche, Portugal to the late Raul and Lucilia Rocha Pera Garcia, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Manuel A. Ramalho. She was the beloved mother of son: Manny Ramalho and his wife Kathleen, daughter: Debbie Rouse and her husband Michael, beloved grandmother of...
Olive V. Granitzki
Nov 29, 2019
Olive Vivian (Anger) Granitzki, age 91, died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019. Olive's memorial and visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Her funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 11 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 205 North Avenue E. Cranford...