Obituaries

Mary Jane Theresa Flynn

Mar 17, 2023

Mary Jane Theresa Flynn, 85, died peacefully on March 17, 2023.

Born and raised in Newark to the late Bart and Jean Gray, she met her beloved husband, the late Robert “Whitey” Flynn while in grade school. After High School, Mary Jane worked in administration and she and Robert married and started their family in...

Colleen Mary Dunn

Mar 17, 2023

Colleen Mary Dunn, 73, died peacefully on March 17, 2023, at her home in Flagtown.

Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York to the late William E. Jr. and Ruth M. Dunn (nee Herdman), she grew up in Long Island and Florida, before her family settled to Flagtown when she was twelve, where she resided for...

Frank Marrone

Mar 14, 2023

Frank Marrone, 81, of Raritan, died peacefully on March 14, 2023.

Born in Somerville to the late Michael and Helen Marrone (nee Rinaldo), he was raised in Manville before moving to North Plainfield where he graduated high-school.

Mr. Marrone went on to become the lead chef at Bucky’s Restaurant in Bridgewater...

W. K. Tien

Mar 13, 2023

W.K. Tien, 84, left us peacefully on March 13, 2023 to reunite with her beloved C.C. Tien, 87, who preceded her on January 13, 2017.

A Celebration of Life for them will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Cusick Funeral Home,

80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

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Sandra "Sandy" Arlene Schwarz

Mar 12, 2023

Sandra Arlene Schwarz, “Sandy”, died suddenly at home on March 12, 2023.

Born in New Brunswick to the late Harry and Irene Lawrence  Bode, she was a graduate of Edison Highschool. Sandy went on to graduate from Rutgers Douglas with her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology. She started working on Eagleton School in New Brunswick...

Diane M Banino

Mar 9, 2023

Diane M. Banino, 91, of Hillsborough, died peacefully on March 9, 2023.

Born in Bronx, New York, to the late Robert and Ercolina Banino, nee Cossavella, at five years old she spent time on her family farm in Hillsborough, a place that held a special place in her heart throughout her lifetime. Her family settled...

Anne Katherine Pierce

Mar 9, 2023

Anne Katherine Pierce, 95, died peacefully on March 9, 2023.

Born and raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Katherine Szabo, she graduated from high school and went on to work at Westinghouse in Edison.

As a factory worker, Anne met the love of her life, Robert...

Elizabeth "Betty" C. Esposito

Mar 3, 2023

Elizabeth C. Esposito, "Betty", 84, departed peacefully from this earth while at home surrounded by the love of her family on March 3, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Frank and Elizabeth Cauchi (nee Siska), she was raised in Manhattan and the Bronx and was a graduate of Washington Irving High School....

Robert Neil O'Keefe, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Robert Neil O’Keefe, Jr., 41, died February 25, 2023.

Born in Somerville, Rob was raised in Bridgewater and went on to graduate from Bridgewater Raritan High School class of 2000. He was active in sports and especially excelled at football, lacrosse and ice hockey.

He went on to join the family...

Joan Ostrowski

Feb 23, 2023

Joan Ostrowski, 94, died peacefully on February 23, 2023.

She was born and raised in Jersey City to the late Chester and Mary Tuchalski (nee Hyjek). She was a graduate of Ferris High School in Jersey City and attended Spencers School of Business. She married the late Ralph J. Kowalik in 1949 and especially enjoyed...

Matthew Gregory Kemper

Feb 17, 2023

Matthew Gregory Kemper, 46, died on February 17, 2023.

Born in Seoul, South Korea he was lovingly adopted by Gregory and Dianna Kemper (nee Munley) on August 28, 1980 and was raised in Bridgewater. He graduated Immaculata High School, Class of 1994 where he was Varsity in Cross-Country and adored by his classmates. Matt went...

Andrés Arribas

Feb 17, 2023

Entrepreneur, devoted husband, father, and grandfather Andrés Arribas of Whitehouse Station passed away on February 17, 2023 at the age of 79 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Madrid, Spain on October 22, 1943, he grew up in a small cold water flat during the challenging years that followed the Spanish Civil War. An...

Mary "Casey" Bridget O'Connor

Feb 14, 2023

Mary Bridget "Casey" O'Connor died on Valentine's Day at the Harmony Village Memory Center in Paramus.

Casey was 87 years young and lived a full and fruitful life.

She married Thomas J. O'Connor in 1956 and had six children- Thomas O’Connor (Alice), Kathleen O’Connor (Brad McAdam), Siobhan Pesciotta (Michael), Brigid O’Connor...

Rodney Thirion

Feb 5, 2023

Rodney Thirion, 66, of Branchburg, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.

Born in Somerville to the late Richard and Alice Thirion, nee Cook, he was a lifelong resident of Branchburg. He went on to operate his Dad’s gas stations which were the Chevron in Branchburg, the Mobile at the Somerville Circle, and...

Vincent James Giardina, Jr.

Jan 27, 2023

Vincent James Giardina, Jr., 61, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Vincent Sr. and Angela Giardina (nee Turchi), he was raised in Somerville and a former resident of Bridgewater.

Vincent, known best as Vinny, was a self-taught information technology professional. His...

Francine O'Connor

Jan 22, 2023

Francine O'Connor passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, at the age of 80.

She was a doting mother & grandmother who loved her family. She was born and raised in Belleville, NJ, with her parents and 3 siblings. After a chance meeting on the back of his motorcycle, she married the love of her...

Claire A. Mandeville

Jan 21, 2023

Claire A. Mandeville, 95, died peacefully on January 21, 2023.

Born in Newark to the late John and Genevieve Mandeville (nee Kennedy). Her family settled to Flagtown when she was thirteen. Claire was a graduate of Somerville High School where she was able to showcase her beautiful soprano voice and love of singing. She went...

Joyce Yvonne Clark

Jan 13, 2023

Joyce Yvonne Clark, 80, died peacefully on January 13, 2023, at home.

First born child of the late Floyd and Dolly Clark (nee Draper), she was born and raised in Somerville, New Jersey. Joyce was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1961. She went on to meet and marry the love of her...

Charles Jasper Vullo, Jr.

Jan 12, 2023

Charles Jasper Vullo, Jr., 92, died peacefully on January 12, 2023.

Born in Buffalo, New York to the late Charles, Sr. and Anna Vullo (nee Urban), he was raised in Lackawana, New York. He went on to meet the love of his life, Gloria Guerino, and settled in Kenmore where they raised their family. Mr....

William J. Meehan

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. William J. Meehan, 95, died peacefully on January 12, 2023.

Born in New York City to the late Joseph and Helen Meehan, he traveled and became a master carpenter. He settled to Neshanic Station, New Jersey and proudly turned his house into an extensive workshop. He worked with wood and metal alike, creating furniture...