All Obituaries

Audrey P. DeSimone, 81, of Pine Brook, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023.  Dear sister of Richard J. DeSimone and his wife Grace.  Loving aunt of Richard DeSimone, his wife Sun Young, Michele Bove and her husband Vincent, Jr.  Audrey was pre-deceased by her parents Alfred and Rose DeSimone. The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Pius X Church in Montville at 10am, followed by the interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. 

Victoria Yannuzzi, 92, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at her home on May 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 72 years to Carmen M. Yannuzzi, Sr.  Devoted mother of James P. Yannuzzi, Carmen Yannuzzi, Jr., his wife Caroline, Frank Yannuzzi and his fiancé Karen Romano.  Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Jimmy and Nicky, Christopher, Carmen III, Joseph and Alexa, Anthony and Frankie.  Proud great-grandmother of Tommy, Meridan, Aubrey,...

Jean Clelland (Krenkel), 89, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at her home on May 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Jean was born in Newark, New Jersey, grew up in Irvington, NJ and later moved to East Hanover where she and her husband Allan raised two boys.  She was a graduate of Centenary College in Hackettstown. After graduating from college, she worked for a time in banking until deciding to raise a family.  Jean dedicated her life to being a devoted wife...

Anthony “Tony” Butler, 62, of East Hanover, formerly of Cedar Grove, passed away at his home on May 9, 2023. Tony had a one-of-a-kind spirit and will be missed by all who were lucky to meet him. Tony took pride in his 17 year career at the the Essex County Sheriff’s Department where he retired as a Lieutenant; he was admired by everyone who worked with him. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Tony was aware of his intentional nature. Whether he knew you for 20 minutes...

Leonard “Lenny” LaPlaca of Florham Park passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 50 years to Karen LaPlaca.  Devoted father of Joseph LaPlaca, his wife Candace, Tana LaPlaca and her husband David Gillespie. Born in New York City, Lenny spent the first 14 years of his life living in Brooklyn before moving to Orange NJ with his parents.  He graduated Seton Hall Prep, Villanova University and ultimately received his MBA from Seton...

John Carl Ardizzone, 76, of Little River, SC, formerly of Randolph, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23, 2023. John was born in Hackensack, NJ on October 31, 1946. He grew up in Newburgh, NY where he met his wife of 57 years, Gayle. John served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. John and Gayle settled in Randolph, NJ in 1982 and raised their children. John worked all his life and enjoyed every minute of it.  He was in the sales industry, which for...

Neil S. Sullivan Jr., 83, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on April 21, 2023.  Neil was born in Orange, NJ in 1939 to Marie (Patch) Sullivan and Neil S. Sullivan Sr., and grew up in Newark.  As the eldest of seven children, the youngest being the only daughter, Neil was often able to step in as a ‘second’ father. After moving to Whippany, Neil graduated from Morristown High School in 1957 and went to work with his father in their eponymous...

Edna A. McCann, 79, of Wayne, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023. Edna was born in Morristown NJ on May 7th 1943 growing up in Livingston NJ she graduated from Livingston High School in 1961. After preparing for a work career Edna married Edward King, Sr. and had their first child Dawn then Edward, Jr. and Maureen. She went on to become a wonderful mother and then a loving grandmother.  Edna enjoyed going to the beach as much as possible and then with...

It is with great sorrow that the Capogrosso, Montella, and McCabe-Elsea families announce the passing of our much-loved Matthew Jude Capogrosso on April 14, 2023.  Matt, or Cappy as he was affectionately known by friends, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family at the premature age of 44. Matthew grew up in Netcong, NJ with his dad Carmine, his mom Audrey, and his sister Kristen.  He attended Lenape Valley Regional High School where he was known as both an incredible...

Rosalind Carol Ferrer (Peebles / Martino), 86, peacefully began her walk with the angels in heaven on April 13, 2023. Rosalind – or Lynn as she was known to her friends - was born on December 15,1936 to parents Anthony and Antoinette Martino in Newark, NJ. Lynn’s memory lives on with her three children; David Peebles, Judy (John) Minetti, Mary (Ralph) Hornberger, stepdaughters; Kim Ferrer and Donna Ferrer, sister; Kathryn (Carmine) Martin Prudente, brother; John (Anne Marie)...