All Obituaries

John J. Rello of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22nd after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He was 78. John was a lifelong East Hanover resident.  He came from humble beginnings on Eagle Rock Avenue where his family eventually built, owned and operated the East Hanover Swim Club from the early 1950’s until 1983.  He was a core member of the East Hanover Historical Society.  He was also a former member of the...

Annita Civetta, 91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020.  Annita was born and raised in Italy before coming to New Jersey with her husband as a seamstress.  She lived in Newark for many years before moving to East Hanover and Lavallette.  She was well known for her skills in the kitchen making homemade pasta and Italian specialties. She enjoyed hosting her family and friends for holidays and celebrations. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Marcello Civetta.  Devoted...

Janet Autera Krah, 74, of East Hanover passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020.  Born in Bayonne NJ, Janet was known as loving daughter, sister, wife, Aunt Janet and “Chioche”.  She was a graduate of Bayonne Nursing School and Monmouth University.  Janet was a retired nurse who worked at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch.  She loved her profession and caring for others.  Janet was a wonderful, kind, loving person who always made time for people along...

Kenneth G. Newman, 84, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on May 15, 2020.  Ken was most recently living in Basking Ridge and was formerly a long-time resident of Florham Park.  He was a proud US Navy Veteran and worked a long career with AT&T.  Ken was also involved with Youth Sports in Florham Park and acted as a Eucharistic Minister at Holy Family Church.  Beloved husband of 58 years to Barbara A. Newman.  Devoted father of...

Carmela Barone, 86, of West Orange, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2020.  Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Giovanni Barone.  Devoted mother of Angelo, his wife Marisa, Dominick, his wife Joanne, Mario, his wife Karen, and Carmine.  Cherished grandmother of Amelia and Michael, Giancarlo, Dominick and Luisa, Mario and Jenny.  Also survived by her siblings Ida, Michellina and Carmine in Italy, Giuseppa and Luigi here in America, and many nieces, nephews...

Marlene Biamonte (nee Michael), 87, passed away on May 10, 2020.  Marlene was born in New York, raised in Union City, and resided in Cliffside Park, Bogota and Florham Park.  She worked in banking for a number of years before meeting her husband, Angelo. After they married in 1959, she focused on raising their three children. She developed a successful home based career in jewelry sales for Sarah Coventry and later on became the candy hostess at Bischoff’s Confectionery in...

Jeanette T. (Lynch) Besen, 94, of Florham Park, NJ, formerly of Carle Place, NY, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020. Born in The Bronx, NY, Jeanette was also known as Jean, Aunt Jean, Nana, Mom, or Ma. She lived a full life and raised three children with her husband, Martin. She returned to work in her 40’s as a banker in Manhattan, then enjoyed traveling in retirement with her husband. She loved being at the ocean by the water listening to the waves. Jeanette’s greatest joy...

Robert Vito Racioppi, 80, of Denville, N.J., passed away on March 28, 2020. Robert was born in the Vailsburg section of Newark, NJ, raised in Irvington. He later moved with his wife Eileen to start and raise a family in Maplewood. Robert proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during peaceful times. He spent most of his career as a self-employed General Contractor, and after he retired, worked part time for the Maplewood Police Department. He was an avid member of the American Legion...

Marie Victoria Malavarca (Figliuzzi), 93, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020.  Marie was born in Italy and was a life-long resident of Essex County.  She worked many years as a secretary with the Fireman’s Insurance Company in Newark.  Beloved wife of the late Oscar P. Malavarca, Sr.  Devoted mother of Oscar P. Malavara, Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Oscar, his wife Aki, Matthew, his wife Charlene, and Marco.  Proud great-grandmother of Adele. ...

Lorraine “Lor” Martino (nee Fulman), 93 years young, of Florham Park, NJ, formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving children by her side on May 1, 2020.    Lorraine was born and raised in Newark, NJ.  She graduated from West Side High School and then moved to the Vailsburg section of Newark in 1958 when she married. She raised her children in Vailsburg before moving to Florham Park 43 years ago.  Some of Lor’s fondest...