Obituaries

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...

Sep 6, 2024

Daniel Andrew Roush, 53, died peacefully on September 6, 2024.

Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey he was a graduate of West Essex High School in North Caldwell. Daniel went on to graduate from Geneva College and began his career in Engineering. Most recently, he worked for Trinity Consultants- Advent Engineering. He had a love...

Aug 19, 2024

Shirley C. Marlatt, nee Clark, 90, died peacefully surrounded by her family on August 19, 2024.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend she leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and dedication. Born in Morristown, NJ, to the late Edward and Mary Clark, Shirley grew up with a passion for life and...

Aug 15, 2024

Dean Gold, 65, departed this life on August 15, 2024, in Somerset, New Jersey.

He was born in Somerville, New Jersey to the late Robert and Geraldine Gold.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Richard, Jay, and William Gold.

Surviving are his nephews Justin Gold...

Aug 12, 2024

Aurea Camacho Lambino, 68, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2024, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born in Basista, Pangasinan, Philippines, Aurea was the beloved daughter of the late Aguido and Magdalena Camacho (née Quinto).

Aurea’s journey began in the Philippines, where she attended college in Manila. It was...

Aug 11, 2024

Mary J. Signorino, nee Ciccotto, 97, died peacefully on August 11, 2024.

Born and raised in New York City to the late Angelo and Josephine Ciccotto, nee Sedita, she met the love of her life, Joseph Signorino and the two settled in Brooklyn where they started their family. The Signorino’s moved to Staten Island in...

Aug 9, 2024

Theresa M. Patullo, nee Poklemba, 101 years strong, died peacefully on August 9, 2024.

Born in Olyphant, PA to the late Andrew and Julia Poklemba, nee Pirhalla, she graduated from Olyphant High School. After World War II, she met the love of her life, Nicholas H. Patullo at a pizza shop in South Bound Brook. The two...

Aug 9, 2024

Mercedes R. Gorres, 96, joined her Creator peacefully on August 9, 2024.

Born in the city of Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines, she was the eldest of eight children of the late Marcelino and Concepcion Regalado (nee Meñez).

Ched, as she was fondly known to many, became a registered nurse and while in...

Aug 5, 2024

Robert Galasso, 87, died peacefully on August 5, 2024. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at New Cemetery, 192 South Bridge Street, Somerville.