All Obituaries

PAUL CHARLES LEWIS, JR., 66, of Parsippany died September 9, 2025. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Mr. Lewis resided in Garfield where he lived for many years. He then moved to Paterson and Wayne before settling in Parsippany 25 years ago. He attended Barrington College in Barrington, Rhode Island and was employed for many years at Stop & Shop Store of Parsippany. Mr. Lewis was a member of the United Food & Commercial Workers Union. He took an interest in solving computer related ...

Bruce J. Allen, 72, of Lodi, passed away with his wife and daughter at his bedside holding his hands on March 6, 2026, after a life filled with gentle love and the joy of the simple pleasures that nature could afford a man. Born in Bronx, NY, on August 28, 1953, Bruce's warm spirit and dedication to his family were the cornerstone of his life. Bruce is survived by his devoted wife, Joanne (nee Kimbel) Allen, of Lodi; their daughter ...

John “Jack” Celentano, lawyer, municipal judge, banker, and author, died peacefully in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on March 4, surrounded by family. Jack’s life was deeply rooted in family and in the civic institutions of the places he called home. For decades he practiced law in Passaic County, helping individuals, families, and small businesses navigate life’s important moments. Known for his warmth, practicality, and deep commitment to community life, he brought ...

Jose Alberto Ferreira de Vares, 66, of Iselin, New Jersey died suddenly at home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born in Funchal Madeira, Portugal, Jose came to the United States  on April 4, 1978 settling first in Garfield before moving to Passaic. He then resided in Port Reading and Belmar before moving to Iselin ten years ago. He was a mechanic and tow truck driver for AAA All Car Auto Salvage  of Avenel. Previously he owned his own auto repair and was also employed at National ...

Connie Marie Andolino, of Clifton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 5, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on February 5, 1955, in Johnstown, PA, Connie lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and love. Her unwavering commitment to her family and her profession left an indelible impact on all who knew her.   A gifted and creative person, she expressed herself through various artistic talents including embroidery, painting, and her most recent passion for ...

Rosemarie Giordano was born in Passaic New Jersey on July 19, 1935. Rosemarie Giordano, “Babe” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully at her summer Residence in Lavallette New Jersey on February 28, 2026. Visitation services will be Sunday March 8, 2026 from 2pm to 5pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue Clifton NJ 07013. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9:45 am from the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am funeral mass at Saint ...

Diane R. (nee Burres) Sirotto, 79, of Little Falls died Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown. Born in Hackensack, Diane was raised in Rutherford before moving to Little Falls 50 years ago. She retired two years ago as an administrative assistant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Woodland Park. Previously, she was employed at Sun Chemical Company where she met her husband, Paul. She loved to read novels, loved jewelry and helped keep QVC in business. She ...

Thomas U. Lowden, known affectionately as Tom to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on October 29, 1952, in Westfield, Tom's zest for life and his warm, engaging personality touched everyone he met. While raised in Westfield, he had lived in Old Bridge for over thirty-four years. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Donna (nee Errico) Lowden, who was the cornerstone of his life. His loving family also includes his ...

Thomas Joseph Stanton, III, known affectionately as Tom to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in Clifton, NJ, at the age of 80. Born on October 1, 1945, in Paterson, NJ, Tom was a lifelong resident of the area, embodying the spirit of the community he loved so dearly. Tom was a graduate of Paterson Technical High School, where he laid the foundation for a life marked by diligence and reliability. He dedicated many years of service as a Security Guard with ...