All Obituaries

Patrick M. Sages, 59, of Morris Plains, formerly of Vailsburg, Newark, passed away on November 15, 2018.  Patrick attended Seton Hall Prep in S. Orange, graduating in 1977, where he was an All-State Baseball and Football player, and was the co-captain of the 1976 All State Team.  He attended Columbia University where he also played football and graduated in 1981, prior to attending Fordham Law School, graduating in 1984.  Patrick became an attorney and has been practicing...

Alesio “Al Jr” Politi, 69, of Toms River, formerly of Orange, passed away on November 13, 2018.  Son of the lates Ruth and Alex Politi.  Brother of Daniel Politi and the late Cosimo Politi, Sr.  Also many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home 210 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park on Saturday from 9-10:30am followed by a service at the funeral home at 10:30am.  Entombment private.  Flowers not accepted, donations to the...

Christopher A. Simeone, 84, formerly of Florham Park and Morristown, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018.  Chris graduated from Montclair State College and was the owner/operator of Frattan Realty, becoming a successful general contractor for over 50 years.  He met his High School sweetheart, Judith, in 1953 and was shortly after married in 1957.  Chris enjoyed trips to Saratoga Racetrack, excelled on the golf course and became an avid Skeet Shooter.  However, his...

Douglas Christopher Doscher, 45, of East Hanover, entered into eternal rest on November 11, 2018.                                                       Beloved son of Linda (Farrell) Doscher and the late Howard Doscher.  Loving brother of Christine Garot, her husband Dennis, Jeffrey Doscher, Christopher Doscher and his wife Meghan.  Cherished...

This is a sad but yet a joyful day to celebrate the almost 93 years that Harriette Litchfield (AKA Jan Lawrence) loved, sang, danced, directed, acted and choreographed her way through life. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to many, a friend to all and a woman who mostly did it her way!!! She was the kind of friend that even if you didn’t see her often, you would pick up right where you left off when you did see her again! She embraced her friends as her extended families...

Vincent Cocozziello, 81, of Toms River, formerly of Florham Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2018.  Vincent was the owner of P. Cocozziello & Sons Bakery in Orange for many years.                               Beloved husband of 60 years to Dorothy M. Cocozziello.  Devoted father of Vincent Cocozziello, Jr., Laura Ughetta, her husband Bradley, Gail Laden, and...

Elizabeth Gallo-Burke “Betty”, 85, originally from county Kerry, Tarbert, Ireland. Resided in South Orange, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2018.  Betty was a dedicated wife and mother who devoted her time to caring for her husband and raising her four children. Betty worked many years as a secretary with the South Orange Police Department before retiring to help care for her grandchildren. She was an active member of the Rosary Society at Our Lady of Sorrows...

Robert A. Babb, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2018.  Born on August 23, 1931 to Alvah and Gladys Babb, Bob is survived by Pat, his wife of 59 years, daughter Maureen, sons Robert, Jr. (Sharon) and Brian (Dena), grandchildren Nicole, Philip, Owen and Kasey; brother Herb and sister Sally McGrath, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.  A graduate of Montclair State Teachers College, Bob first taught Science in his hometown of Franklin, NJ.  He then taught...

Robert Tortorello, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 27, 2018. Robert was born and raised in Newark and resided many years in Manahawkin.  He was a US Army Veteran during WWII, where he received the American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Good Conduct, and WWII Victory Metals.  Robert received his bachelor degree at Uppsala College, served as a counselor on the Newark Board of Education and was the co-owner of Rosso’s Gourmet & Fruit...

Joann M. Natali (née Bednarz), M.S.W of East Hanover, NJ died on October 18, 2018 with her family at her side.  She was born on May 13, 1945 and raised in Passaic, NJ by her parents, Emil and Lillian Bednarz, both now deceased. Joann lived in East Hanover for over forty years with her surviving husband, Alfred Natali. They raised her three surviving children: Jennifer Natali, Christian Natali, and Danielle Natali.  After receiving a B.A. degree from Cabrini College in...