obituaries
Thomas Valleau
Apr 17, 2026
Thomas Stephen Valleau, 81, joined his beloved wife Patricia on April 17, 2026.
Born in Morristown, New Jersey, on February 1, 1945, Thomas was the son of Thomas & Myrtle Valleau. He graduated from Morristown High School in 1963. Thomas then attended Franklin & Marshall College, where he formed enduring friendships and was President of Phi Sigma Kappa. Thomas then proudly...
Albert A. Miles, Jr.
Apr 11, 2026
Albert A. Miles, Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Somerset, NJ. He was 83.
Born in Passaic, Albert grew to be an entrepreneur. A man of many talents, he overcame many challenges and was awarded through his dedication as a top salesman.
Albert went on to start his own landscaping business, D&D Equipment, where he worked in landscaping and...
Matthew T. Muniz
Mar 16, 2026
Matthew T. Muniz died on Monday, March 16, 2026 at his residence. He was 59.
Born to Richard and Frances Muniz in Queens, NY, he resided in Bridgewater, NJ before settling in Somerville 16 years ago.
A graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan West and Somerset County Vo-Tech, he most recently worked as a maintenance technician.
Matthew will be lovingly remembered by his siblings: Patrick Muniz...
Michael Raciti
Jan 30, 2026
In loving memory of Michael Carmen Raciti, who passed away on January 30, 2026.
We remember a man whose life was deeply rooted in love for his family, friends, and faith. Michael was a devoted Roman Catholic and a loving father to his son, Joshua Raciti, who meant the world to him. He was also a cherished brother to Stephen, Rosan,...
Alfred "Al" Joseph Wirth
Dec 19, 2025
Alfred “Al” Joseph Wirth passed away on December 19th, 2025 at the age of 67. Alfred was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 11th, 1958, and spent his final years residing in Florence, located in Burlington county.
He is survived by his sons, Bryan and Sean Wirth; his brothers Vince and Ray Wirth, and his sister, Kelly Wirth; his loving grandchildren,...
Judith Ann Howes-Hacker
Dec 12, 2025
Judith Ann Howes-Hacker, known to many as Judy, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, leaving behind a life remembered for its kindness, compassion, and quiet devotion to others. She grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, where she spent most of her life surrounded by family, friends, and a community she cared deeply about. Montclair remained close to her heart,...
James "Jimmy" Gildea
Dec 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of James P. "Jimmy" Gildea announces his passing on Friday, December 12, at the age of 78. Jimmy was at his home in Longport, New Jersey, at the time of his death.
Jimmy was born in Norristown, PA, in 1947. He was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, class of 1965. After...
Douglas Koloski
Dec 4, 2025
Douglas J. Koloski, “Doug”, son of the late John Koloski and Helen Koloski (Reynolds), of Red Bank, NJ passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025 surrounded by the love of his dedicated family.
Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Janet, his daughters, Courtney Kemler (Koloski), Meredith Koloski-Stack, son, Andrew Koloski, son-in-laws Dave Kemler and Maurice Stack, and daughter-in-law Kara Koloski....
Peggy Lynn Lopez (nee Davis)
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Lynn Lopez was born on September 14, 1956, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, to Betty Ann Burnette (née Davis). She later moved with her mother to New York before settling in Newark, New Jersey, where she grew up and graduated from Baringer High School in 1974.
In the fall of 1974, Peggy chose to serve her country by enlisting in the...
Louise Illiano
May 24, 2024
Louise Illiano passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95.
Born in Brooklyn, she was a lifelong resident and lived most of her life in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood that she loved.
Louise was such a soft and caring woman who, above all, was committed to her family. A graduate of Erasmus High School on...
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