All Obituaries

Dolores E. Lynch, 95, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.  Dolores had a full life which began with secretarial school after Irvington high school graduation in 1947. Among the positions she held were Electrolux, The Berkeley School, East Hanover Recreation Commission. She took early retirement to be a caregiver to her parents and later took a desk clerk position at ...

S. Bleecker Totten, 96, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. He is survived by his sister, Dale Stannard of British Columbia, as well as nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank Totten; his beloved wife of 68 years, Alice “Bebe” Reid Totten; and his son, Lance Reid Totten. Bleecker graduated from Ramsey High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oglethorpe University and a ...

Patricia E. Cooper passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York, New York, Patricia lived a life centered on faith and family. She was a devoted wife to Byron for 62 years until his death in 2018. Patricia and Byron made their home in Westfield, New Jersey, where they raised their four children. In retirement, they enjoyed time in Toms River, New Jersey, and Naples, Florida, before later living in Charlotte, North Carolina, ...

Celebrating the Life of a Brilliant Mind, Adventurer, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Teacher, and Friend It is with profound sadness, but immense gratitude for a life so exceptionally lived, that our family announces the peaceful passing of John Constantine Fusi III. John was a rare individual whose extraordinary intellect was evident from the very beginning. Recognized with an IQ of over 150 at just five years old, his intelligence fueled his curiosity throughout life. He graduated from ...

Josephine (“Jo”) Lomazzo of Basking Ridge passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Morristown Medical Center.  She was 99. Born on March 19, 1927, in Newark, she was the youngest of seven children of James and Mildred Pallitto.   Josephine was predeceased by her two sisters and four brothers. After high school, she worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone and Prudential, both in Newark.  After getting married, she and her husband moved to South Orange and ...

John W Tomaro passed away July 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest son of Pasquale and Teresa (nee Lordi) Tomaro. Born and raised in Irvington, NJ, he graduated from Irvington High School in 1958 and went on to Newark College of Engineering, now NJIT, where he received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Barely a teenager, sitting on a curb fixing a radio, was when he first met the love of his life Rosie. They started dating in high ...

Phyllis Giordano, 80, of East Hanover, formerly of Nutley, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.  Phyllis cherished her family and friends and found her greatest joy in the people she loved. She was generous with both her time and her heart, always putting others before herself. Whether she was creating cherished holiday traditions, offering a comforting ear to a friend in need, or simply sharing her warm smile, she had a remarkable way of making everyone feel welcomed, valued, and ...

Gerald J. DeLuca, 80, of Florham Park, formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his family. Gerald was predeceased by his father, Philip, his mother, Concetta, and his brother Martin.  Beloved husband of 57 years to Rosemarie.  Devoted father of Felicia (David), Philip (Nikki), and Dominic. Proud grandfather of Cooper, Milo, Isaac, Adrian, and Roman. Also survived by his sister-in-law Lynne, nieces Maria Stummer (Glenn) and Elizabeth English ...

John M. DePola, 88, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. John retired from Operating Engineers Local 825 where he worked as a Surveyor/Party Chief for close to 40 years.  After retirement, he worked part-time for the Board of Elections in Morristown as well as the Township of East Hanover as a Zoning Officer.  John proudly served as a Councilman for East Hanover for two terms.  He was also President of the Castle Ridge ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leonardo Margotta, 91, of Florham Park, NJ on June 24,2026.    Leonardo Margotta affectionately known to so many as Lenny or Nardino was born on August 11, 1934, in the beautiful town of Calitri, Province of Avellino, Italy.  Lenny was the beloved son of Giovanni and Rosa Margotta. His journey began with selfless acts of devotion; as a young man, he left school early so his brothers could pursue their education, showing a ...