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Joseph Lopes

Joseph Lopes

Nov 27, 2019

Mr. Joseph Lopes passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019. He was 77 years old. Joe was born and raised in New York City with his brother Sal and mother Eleanor. He went on to serve in the US Army and then began his career as a police officer with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, before marrying his...

Pauline Smith

Pauline Smith

Nov 24, 2019

Pauline Smith, a Longtime Resident of Roselle Park, NJ passed away on 11/24/2019 at the age of 88 after an extended illness. She was a resident in the Cranford Rehabilitation & Nursing Home at the time of her passing. Pauline was Born & Raised in the small city of Caguas, Puerto Rico on 6/30/31.She was 17 years of age when...

William Paul Kaczynski

William Paul Kaczynski

Nov 19, 2019

Founder and President of Woodbridge Builders Corp.William P. Kaczynski, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on November 19, 2019. Bill was born in Bayonne and was a US Army veteran. Heraised his family in Clark and was founder and president ofWoodbridge Builders Corp. An avid golfer, he was a member of theColonia Country Club. Bill...

William A. Doyle

William A. Doyle

Nov 5, 2019

William A. Doyle, Longtime funeral director in Westfield and Cranford William A. Doyle, 89, of Cranford, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. Bill's Visitation will be Friday November 8th from 4:00-9:00PM at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:45am Saturday, November 9, 2019...

Eleanor "Ellie" (Nee Spahr) Giles

Eleanor "Ellie" (Nee Spahr) Giles

Nov 3, 2019

Eleanor "Ellie" Giles (nee Spahr) age 102 of Roselle Park passed away at her residence on Sunday November 3, 2019. Relatives and friends are invited to Ellie's visitation on Friday November 8, 2019 from 10:00AM -1:00PM at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, where her funeral service will begin at 12:30PM Friday. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial...

Vincent Auriemma

Vincent Auriemma

Nov 3, 2019

Vincent J. Auriemma Sr, "Jimmy" entered eternal life peacefully at home on Sunday November 3rd. Born August 22, 1929 to Antonio and Anna (nee Adinolfi) Auriemma in Newark NJ. He was pre-deceased by his wife Jean (nee Cifelli), his siblings Anthony Auriemma, Angela Rispoli, Victor Auriemma, Joseph Auriemma and Yolanda Fellows. He is survived by his daughters JoAnn Allen and...

Robert W. Middleton

Robert W. Middleton

Oct 29, 2019

Robert Middleton, 69, of Kenilworth, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Overlook Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1949 and was a lifelong Kenilworth resident. Robert was a graduate of Harding School in Kenilworth and attended Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in Springfield before graduating from David Brearley High School in Kenilworth in 1967. After graduating from...

Beverly E. Burnett

Beverly E. Burnett

Oct 29, 2019

Beverly Eleanor Lissenden Burnett, age 87, went to live with Jesus on Tuesday morning Oct 29th. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully after a long illness. She was born in Jersey City, October 10, 1932, the daughter of Raymond and Martha Lissenden. The family moved to Cranford when Beverly was 13 years of age where she went on...

Esther Emery

Esther Emery

Oct 28, 2019

Esther Emery went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2019 at the age of 99. Born in Scranton Pa. on September 18, 1920 to the late Simon and Rose Matweyiw, she resided in Westfield for over 60 years. She was a long-time member of Evangel Church in Scotch Plains and worked at Hahne and Company for many...

Richard S. Hingel

Richard S. Hingel

Oct 26, 2019

Richard Hingel entered into eternal life on October 26, 2019 in New York City. Richard was born in Summit on May 8, 1967. He was raised in Westfield and graduated from Westfield Senior High School in 1985. Richard was passionate about wrestling and was a Varsity wrestler since 9th grade. During his tenure on the Varsity Wrestling Team he was...

Andrew P. Colonna

Andrew P. Colonna

Oct 23, 2019

Andrew P. Colonna, Loving & caring husband for 65 years to Marie G. Colonna (nee Valerioti). Devoted father of son Andrew, and wife Caryn Herman; daughter Linda Ann, and husband Sebastian Ofria; and son Robert, and wife Anne Marie. He has five grandchildren: Jennifer, married to John-Paul Blaber; Melissa, married to Michael Abbriano; Nicole, Michael and Robert Colonna as well...

Scott D Gray

Scott D Gray

Oct 21, 2019

"Every child is gifted; they just unwrap their packages at different times".Scott D. Gray, 58, formerly of Westfield, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, where he resided, at The All American Adult Facility, inHillsborough, N.J.As a 1979 Westfield High School graduate, Scott was employed at TheOCUC, where he was empowered by an educational curriculum....

James Gemmell Thomson

James Gemmell Thomson

Oct 20, 2019

James G. Thomson of Scotch Plains, NJ passed away on Oct. 20, 2019 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. James was preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Pierson) Thomson and survived by three daughters, Wendy S. Thomson of Meriden, CT., Jennifer L. Thomson of Linden, NJ., Tracey S. Thomson of Forked River, NJ., and a son in law Michael...

Donna Grozuczak

Donna Grozuczak

Oct 18, 2019

Donna Grozuczak We celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Donna Grozuczak, who died on October 18, 2019 at the age of 64 in Millburn, New Jersey. Donna lived for her family and friends, but devoted the same passion and energy to the children of New Jersey she represented as a law guardian attorney, and the homeless in her...

Mildred E. Nary

Mildred E. Nary

Oct 14, 2019

Mildred E. Nary passed away on Monday at the House of the Good Shepherd in Hackettstown NJ. Born in Elizabeth, she lived most of her life in Cranford. She was 95 years of age.A Life Celebration and visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 pm at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, Cranford. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday...

John H. Saffer

John H. Saffer

Oct 13, 2019

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Henry Saffer. Born Oct 7th 1946 in Jersey City. He moved to Cranford as a child, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a proud member of the Cranford Elks Club for 45 years.He had a huge heart under a tough exterior. He was loyal, caring...

Marc A Rogala

Marc A Rogala

Oct 8, 2019

Marc, four random letters that form a name that was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend. Marc was a beloved son and brother that left us too soon. I could attempt to tell you about Marc's experiences and accomplishments, but no one is ever remembered for the mundane. Instead, I would like to share with you the essence...

Evelyn (Nee Tedeschi) Santoro

Evelyn (Nee Tedeschi) Santoro

Oct 6, 2019

Evelyn Santoro, 90, formerly of The Villages, FL, formerly of Cranford, died on Sunday October 6, 2019,at The Villages Regional Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late: Thomas G. Santoro, and mother of the late: Thomas J. Santoro. She is survived by her loving daughter: LindaMacMenamie, and grandson Eric Santoro. Evelyn's Life Celebration will...

Hugh W. Gooding

Hugh W. Gooding

Oct 4, 2019

Hugh W. Gooding, a longtime resident of Elizabeth and Roselle Park, New Jersey and a member of IBEW Local 164 from which he was retired, made his transition into eternity on October 4, 2019 at his last place of residence; Alaris @ Essex, Irvington New Jersey.A memorial service to celebrate and commemorate his life will be on November 2, 2019...

John F. Sipsis

John F. Sipsis

Sep 26, 2019

John F. Sipsis, 52, of Colonia, passed away on Thursday September 26, 2019. John was an auto mechanic, and had previously operated the Jersey TowingCo. He is the beloved son of Fotios and Konstantia Sipsis, beloved brother of Maria Sipsis, and Laura Sipsis. He is the dear uncle of Alexa, Victoria,and Gianni Alexiades. John's Life Celebration will be Wednedsday October...

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