Obituaries

Nov 26, 2024

Maureen T Higgins, nee Doonan, 97, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late James and Mary Doonan (nee Reynolds), she was a graduate of St. Teresa High School. She met the love of her life, Peter

Higgins, who proudly served his country in the United...

Nov 21, 2024

Anita B. Hogan passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, in her home of 85 years in Bridgewater, NJ.

She is survived by her daughter Moira Hogan Murphy, son-in-law Dennis Murphy and grandsons Ryan and Colin Murphy.

Born in New York City on October 6, 1931, Anita was the...

Nov 18, 2024

Pierce G. Frauenheim Sr.

January 19, 1941 – November 18, 2024

Pierce G. Frauenheim Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and New Jersey high school football legend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after 83 years of a life well lived. Born on January 19, 1941,...

Nov 9, 2024

David Ryan Sennit, 58 died on November 9, 2024.

Born to Warren Sennit and Geraldine Monroe (nee Cavaliere) in Hackensack, NJ. He spent his early years in Florida before returning to Northern New Jersey, where he pursued his education and built his life.

A master craftsman with a paintbrush, David was...

Nov 7, 2024

Luong Uy Quan, 74, died surrounded by the love of his family on November 7, 2024.

In loving memory of our dad, who passed away surrounded by his devoted family, we reflect on a life marked by sacrifice, humor, and a spirit that was as strong as it was youthful. He leaves behind his cherished...

Nov 4, 2024

Margaret G. Kuzio, nee Golski, entered into eternal life after 102 blessed years on earth, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Manville to the late Elizabeth and Joseph Golski, (nee Detko), she met the love of her life, John Kuzio. The Kuzio’s settled in Bridgewater where they raised their family of 7...

Oct 21, 2024

Peter Cramer died on October 21, 2024. He was born to the late Henry and Regina Cramer in New Hampshire, where his family was stationed at that time. Eventually, the family settled in Bridgewater, NJ, where Peter graduated from High School in 1979.

After High School Peter worked at the Chevron Oil Refinery...

Oct 15, 2024

Ron Lessnick passed away peacefully on his 81st birthday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family. A new friend recently shared that her grandmother believed those who die on their birthday skip the line and get straight into heaven. Knowing Ron’s love for skipping lines, we find comfort in that thought.

Born...

Oct 15, 2024

Walter William Molzen, Jr., 79, died peacefully on October 15, 2024 one month before his 80th birthday.

Born in Manhattan, New York to the late Walter, Sr. and Rose Molzen (nee DiPietro), he was raised in Manhattan and then Saddle Brook, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Fordham Preparatory High School where he delivered the daily newspapers to...

Oct 12, 2024

Charles Andrew Territo, Jr., 82, died suddenly on October 12, 2024.

Born in Passaic to the late Charles, Sr. and Anna Territo (nee Korotky), and raised in Paterson, he was a graduate of Paterson High School East. He went on to attend NYU where he graduated with his engineering degree.

Charles...

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas P. Costello, 83, died peacefully on October 8, 2024.

Born in Ashley, PA to the late John and Elizabeth Costello, nee Gaughan, he was proudly raised in Elizabeth, and was a graduate of Roselle High School where he was an All State basketball player. He went on to attend Rutgers College and met and...

Oct 4, 2024

Bernard Vincent Navatto, Jr., 73, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on October 4, 2024.

Born in Somerville to Bernard Vincent Navatto, Sr. and Violet Ball Navatto, Bernard was raised in Bridgewater with his sister Jeanne. A graduate of Bridgewater West High School, he studied forestry and then accounting at the University...

Sep 30, 2024

Christine M Smith nee Higgins entered into eternal life on September 30th, 2024. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, and aunt, Christine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Midwood high school in 1968, Christine went on to become a successful businesswoman, starting her career on Wall Street at Irving Trust before branching out to become...

Sep 29, 2024

Rajnikant Chandulal Shah, 80, died surrounded by the love of his family on September 29, 2024.

Born in Mumbai, India, as one of thirteen children, he focused on education and family. In 1967, he came to the United States where he received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington....

Sep 24, 2024

Our beautiful Mom, Nana, and friend, Carol Fagan Gilmore, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2024, at the Avalon Assisted Living, Hillsborough, NJ.

She left behind her four beloved children, Brian, Linda, Karen, and Glen, her five cherished grandchildren, Mandi, Collin, Connor, Brennan, and Kalli, and a dear granddaughter Nora Mae, along with many extended...

Sep 21, 2024

Barbara Lynn Dixon, born April 2, 1978, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2024.

Barbara grew up in Bound Brook, NJ, and graduated as a class salutatorian from Alma Preparatory High School in Zarephath, NJ. Her enjoyment of working with animals led Barbara to a career as manager of the grooming salon at PetSmart before...

Sep 18, 2024

Ian Phillip Bockus, 33, entered into eternal rest on September 18, 2024.

Born in New Brunswick he was raised in Branchburg but was always a Somerville Kid. He was a part of Somerville Recreation Sports where he followed in his big cousin’s footsteps and developed a love for the sport of wrestling. He was the...

Sep 13, 2024

Carmela (Melina) Santella, 84, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 13, 2024.

Born in Palo del Colle, Bari, Italy to the late Giovanni and Anna Caiati. At 10 years old she migrated to the United States and eventually settled in Brooklyn, New York when her entire family arrived from Italy.

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Sep 12, 2024

Adam Hepburn, 92, died peacefully on September 12, 2024.

Born on May 10, 1932, in Glasgow, Scotland, Adam immigrated to America in 1952, settling in Hillsborough, NJ, where he raised his family with the love of his life, Elizabeth.

Adam worked as a bricklayer and tile setter in Scotland before moving to the U.S. He...

Sep 11, 2024

Alice Dimaano, 57, died peacefully on September 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born and raised in Lipa, Philippines she was a college graduate who began her administrative career at a law office in Lipa City, Philippines. Shortly after that, she established her own cooking oil trading business. Her desire...