All Obituaries

Carmela “Millie” Minni March 13, 1932 – March 24, 2024 Born in Messina Sicily, at the age of 2, she immigrated with her family to the USA and was raised in Jersey City, NJ. Carmela was a loving mother and grandmother as well as a devout Catholic. Millie is predeceased by her husband of 61 years Fred Minni, her brother Thomas Gumina, her 2 brothers-in-law Joseph Locrotondo and Benjamin Minni, her 2 sisters-in-law Linda Gumina and Frances Minni, and her son-in-law...

BERNARDSVILLE-  José is survived by his life partner, Nimia Chaparro; his children, José Luis and Sarah Aquino; his two grandsons Lennon and Liam Jiménez; and his 4 brothers and 3 sisters. José was born in the distant town of Caraguatay, son of Eustaquio and Ezequiela Aquino. At the age of 20 he migrated to the United States where he lived the rest of his life. He was a hard-working man, being the teacher of many in his field. José was a man of...

SOMERVILLE-  Merle Shirley Jacobs (Diaz), a devout and humble servant of God, was called to her eternal rest on March 8, 2024, in Somerville, New Jersey, at age 84. Born on March 11, 1939, in Trinidad and Tobago, her life was a testament to the strength and beauty of a spirit filled with gratitude and respect for all creation. Merle, a beacon of light and love, walked this earth with a cheerful heart. Her laughter and melodious singing echo the joy she found in the simplest of moments....

SPARTA- It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Bettina Parelli, age 62, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1961 in Schwabisch Hall, Germany.  Bettina fulfilled her childhood dream to be a nurse.  She dedicated her gentle care to all of her patients throughout her 42 years of nursing. Bettina also enjoyed the outdoors especially gardening her plants. Above all she loved spending time with her family. Bettina will be remembered forever as a...

AVENEL-  It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Suzann McGettigan, age 65, Thursday, February 8, 2024.  She was born on February 26, 1958 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Edmund and Barbara McGettigan.   Suzann was a graduated of Colonia High School and lived most of her life in Colonia, NJ before spending her past 29 years residing in Avenel, NJ.  Suzann enjoyed the outdoors especially going fishing.  She will be sadly missed by her family and...

In Loving Memory of Mark Gushy Jr. Mark Gushy Jr., a remarkable soul who graced this world with his presence, peacefully departed this life on February 4, 2024, at the age of 85, concluding a courageous battle against cancer and pneumonia. He was a beacon of strength and courage throughout his journey. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Sr. and Olympia, and siblings, Helen Gary-Bishop and Harry Gushy. Their spirits, now reunited, form a constellation of love shining down on...

WOODBRIDGE-   It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Neelima Mucharla, age 45, on Friday, January 19, 2024. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Puja and cremation services will be performed on Monday, January 22, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick, NJ. Arrangements have been entrusted to Antonietta E. Cuoco of Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services funeral home 10 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ (908)...

BRIDGEWATER-  Harold “Chick” Chichester, devoted husband of 67 years to Barbara Chichester and beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Sunday, December 24 in Bridgewater, New Jersey after celebrating his landmark 90th birthday with his loving family. A voracious reader, scholar of all religions, avid golfer and billiards player, and passionate Rutgers football fan, Harold took most pride in his children Glen, Rob, and Annie, as well as...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Fanny Gaviria, age 97, on Friday, December 29, 2023. Kindly be patient a complete obituary will appear shortly

BRIDGEWATER-  It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Niranjana Joshi, age 85, on Thursday, December 21, 2023. In celebration of the life of the beloved Niranjana Joshi, and in supporting her journey into the arms of God, the family will be holding prayers, service, and cremation over the coming days. Please join the family for a ceremonial puja and prayer to be held Friday, December 22, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. For those who are unable to to join...