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Genevieve Patricia Raudonis
Nov 11, 2016
Genevieve Patricia RaudonisGenevieve Raudonis, 95, passed away peacefully on November, 11 2016 surrounded by her family in Cranford, NJ. Born in Simpson, Pennsylvania, Genevieve was a longtime resident of Elizabeth, NJ and Union, NJ. She was predeceased by the love of her life and husband of 68 years, John A. Raudonis Jr. Genevieve is survived by her five loving daughters...
Linn H. Smith
Nov 11, 2016
Linn H. SmithPassed AwayDevoted Husband, Father, and GrandfatherLinn Haskell Smith, formerly of Westfield, NJ passed on November 11th. Born in 1937 in Buffalo, NY, Linn served honorably in the US Navy before ultimately settling in Westfield to raise his family. He owned The Robert Treat Liquor Shop on Quimby St. In his later years, he found his true calling, becoming...
William Dewitt Peek
Nov 2, 2016
William DeWitt PeekProminent Westfield Attorney-at-LawWilliam DeWitt Peek of Westfield, N.J., passed away on November 2, 2016 at age 91. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Westfield on Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 am. Arrangements by Gray Funeral Directors, Westfield. Go to grayfuneralhomes.com for on line condolences.The son of DeWitt Clinton Peek and Ruth Newell...
Judy Muscietta
Oct 25, 2016
JUDY MUSCIETTA, 52, of East Rutherford, NJ, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2016. She had been a corporate accountant with the Ingram Content Group, New York. Born in Ridgewood, NJ, Judy was a graduate of Emerson High School, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she also received her MBA degree. She volunteered with the Franciscan Friary in Newark, NJ. Judy...
Ruth C. Favata
Oct 15, 2016
Ruth Christine Favata, aged 84, passed from this life on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at home in Union, new Jersey, after a valiant, but short struggle with cancer. Born in 1932 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Ansbach of easton, pa. Ruth was a beloved sister to ten siblings, all predeceased. In 1954, Ruth married her...
Frank P. Muggeo
Oct 8, 2016
Frank Muggeo, 82, of Westfield, died on Saturday October 8, 2016. Frank's Life Celebration will be 2-4 and 7-9PM Tuesday October 11th, at Gray Funeral Directors, 318 E. Broad St. Westfield. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10AM Wednesday October 12, 2016 at the Church of the HolyTrinity, 315 First St., Westfield. His interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery,...
Franklyn J. "Frank" Sullebarger
Oct 4, 2016
Franklyn Jackson Sullebarger (1928-2016) Franklyn Jackson Sullebarger, a resident of Westfield, NJ, for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2016 in Cincinnati where he had lived since 2014. Born in Brooklyn on June 13, 1928, he graduated from Adelphi Academy and became an Eagle Scout in 1946 and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Rutgers...
Rene' S Gabbai
Oct 3, 2016
Rene S. Gabbai, 90, of Springfield, NJ, passed away on Monday October 3, 2016, at his residence. Rene's Life Celebration will be Wednesday October 5th, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Gray Funeral Directors, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:30AM Thursday October 6, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40 Alden St. Cranford. Entombment will...
John Huntington Taylor
Oct 2, 2016
John H. Taylor of Westfield.John H. Taylor, 88, passed away on October 2, 2016 at Sunrise of Westfield after a brief illness. John's memorial service will begin at 10AM today, Wednesday October 5, 2016 at St. Paul Episcopal Church, Westfield, followed by burial in the Garth of St. Paul's. Arrangements by Gray Funeral Directors of Westfield.He was surrounded by his...
Russell G. Parsell
Sep 20, 2016
Russell Parsell was born on December 3, 1921 in Westfield, NJ in the East Broad Street home adjacent to Fairview Cemetery. Russell lived in Westfield for most of his 94 years. He retired from Merck in Rahway after more than 30 years of service.Russell was a World War II Veteran and an avid fisherman. He loved fishing, family, animals, gardening...
Anthony Vincent "Tony" Colalillo
Sep 19, 2016
Anthony V. Colalillo, MDLongtime Rahway physician, studied in ItalyDr. Anthony V. Colalillo, 75, of Kenilworth, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2016. Dr. Colalillo's Life Celebration will be on Friday Septemeber 23rd from 5:00-9:00PM at Gray Funeral Directors, 12 Springfield Ave. Cranford. His funeral mass will be concelebrated at 10AM Saturday September 24, 2016 at St. Theresa Catholic Church,...
Audrey Olive Dow
Sep 18, 2016
Audrey Olive Dow, 93, of Edgartown, Massachusetts and formerly of Scotch Plains, New Jersey died peacefully on Sunday evening, September 18, 2016, at home after a long illness. She was born in Elizabeth, on October 30, 1922 and was the daughter of Phillip and Marion Watson Dow.As a young woman, she worked at Merck and Co. before deciding to change...
Daniel F. Wolf
Sep 18, 2016
Daniel F. Wolf, 65, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2016. Dan was born in Newark, NJ and has been a Cranford resident for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Dottie, children Daniel, Alexis and Susan, four grandchildren and sister, Karen. Dan was a wonderful husband and father, and he will be remembered for his...
Honor H. Bing
Sep 17, 2016
On Saturday September 17, 2016 Honor Meta Bing(nee Hipp) went to be with the Lord. She was born on New Years Day 1933 in Newark, NJ. She lived in Irvington for 20 years before moving to Westfield. She was an active member of her church and civic community. She served several terms as PTA president in her children's schools. She...
William Martin Arthur
Sep 15, 2016
William Martin Arthur III, 65, of Roselle Park, died Thursday September 15, 2016. Bill's Life Celebration will be on Sunday September 18th from 2:00-5:00PM at GrayFuneral Directors, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford, where his funeral service will beginat 5:00PM Sunday.He was employed for many years with the MacKenzie Door Co. in New York . He was pre deceased by his brother...
Gregory Wallace Maciver
Sep 15, 2016
Gregory MacIver, Born in Summit NJ, Gregory of Clark NJ passed on Thursday Sept 15, 2016 at his home. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday Sept 20th held at the Woodbridge Memorial Gardens at 11:00am. Arrangements Br Gray Funeral Directors, Westfield. Log onto www.GrayFuneralHomes.com to sign guest book. Greg lived in Clark his entire life and graduated from...
Debra Anne Parente Rosin
Sep 8, 2016
Debra Parente-Rosin Amazing Mother, Wife, Aunt, Musician, Teacher and Wonderfully Caring Person Debra Parente-Rosin, 59, of Westfield, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2016. She was a loving Mother, Wife, Aunt and Musician who was very active in the arts. Debra was born and raised in North Arlington, NJ. She received her Bachelor in Music Education from Montclair State...
Salvatore "Sal" Duca
Sep 7, 2016
Salvatore "Sal" "Sammy" Duca, Sr., 78, of Winfield Park, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016 at Delair Rehab Facility in Linden, NJ. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra (Corbisiero) Duca,. Sal is also survived by his brothers - John, Tony and Joseph Duca, and by his little sister, Rose Rego. He is survived by his children -...
Joseph Anthony Saunders
Sep 7, 2016
Joseph Anthony Saunders, Sr., 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Joseph was born in Inwood, Long Island and a resident of New Jersey for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Diane of 42 years, children Lisa (Dan), Donna, Joseph, Jr. (Caitlin), granddaughter, Samantha, brother, Gregory, brother in law, Joseph and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Joseph...
Dorothy S. Baldwin
Sep 6, 2016
Dorothy Scruton Baldwin of Cranford passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 just shy of her 91st birthday (9/23/25), at Sunrise of Westfield. Born in Plainfield, Dot graduated from Westfield High School. She was a secretary for Bristol Meyers in NYC before starting her family in Westfield and then moving to Cranford in 1949.Dorothy is predeceased by her brother Mack (1928)...