All Obituaries

Maureen Brodeur (86), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 20, 2019 at Morristown Medical Center. The daughter of Anna Mae (Hart) and William H. Hyland, Sr., she was born May 22, 1932 and grew up in Fall River, MA. Maureen graduated with honors from Mount Saint Mary Academy. She went on to study to be a nurse at Union Hospital School of Nursing graduating at the top of her class. While working as a nurse at the VA Hospital in Providence, RI, she met her future husband,...

  Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Abbott O’Connor, 88, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Tuesday, March 19, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in 1930 and grew up in West Orange, NJ.  She graduated from West Orange High School and while in high school, met her beloved husband and partner for life, Andrew John “Gump” O’Connor.  The high school sweethearts married in 1952 and embarked on a long and wonderful life together,...

Pamela J. D'Amico, 58, of Union N.J., passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019. Devoted Mother of Nicholas D'Amico, Jamie Bianchi, her husband Fernando, Anthony D'Amico, Jessica Cirigliano and husband David. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Austin and Ella. Loving Daughter of Connie Emery. Dear sister of Patricia Maresca, Susan Tretola, Jane Fischer, Nancy Emery, Mary Spiteri. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial funeral mass will be held at St....

Adeline Zoppi (Loffredo), 81, formerly of Orange, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019.  Adeline was a florist for many years and owned The Flower Shoppe in West Orange.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Zoppi, Jr.  Devoted mother of Bernard, his wife Elizabeth, John, Linda, her husband William, Marc and his fiancé Isabella.  Cherished grandmother of Anthony and Victoria, Danielle, John and Gerard, Kristina, William, Jr. and Mikaela, Adelina, Gabriella and...

Robert M. Vrablik, age 22, of Florham Park, NJ, passed away tragically and unexpectedly following a skiing accident on March 9, 2019.  Rob was born March 29, 1996. He was the beloved son of Dr. Robert H. Vrablik and Jean M. (Comiskey) Vrablik and cherished younger brother of Dr. Lauren S. Vrablik. Rob is also survived by his many devoted aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, and his girlfriend Melanie Buckley.  Those who knew Rob, no matter how briefly, have lost a...

Johanna L. Giasullo, 74, of Florham Park, formerly of Maplewood, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends on March 5, 2019.  Johanna worked side by side with her husband for many years at Beacon Jewelers in Maplewood.  Beloved wife of 53 years to Anthony N. Giasullo.  Devoted mother of Diana Adams, her husband Bryan, Joanne Santangelo and her husband Michael.  Cherished grandmother of Brianna and Gianna Adams, Francesca,...

  Francesco Rotonda, 90, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019.  Francesco was born in Teora, Italy in 1929 and was a long-time resident of Maplewood, NJ.  Beloved husband of the late Rosa.  Devoted father of Angelo Rotonda.  Cherished grandfather of Elisa and Jessica.  Proud great-grandfather of Scarlett, Juliet, Giovanni and Gabriel.  Dear brother of Anna, Giuseppina, Antonietta, Gerardo and the late Maria.  Dear son of the late Caterina and late...

Marie A. Cicconi, 94, long-time resident of Springfield, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Vincent Cicconi.  Devoted mother of Lorraine C. Tighe, her husband Phillip, James D. Cicconi and his wife Anna.  Loving grandmother of Brian James Tighe.  Dear sister of Joseph Cardinale and his wife Rosalie. Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home 210 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park on Thursday from 9 - 9:45am followed by the committal service and...

Paola Cubeta, 90, of Whippany, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 2, 2019.  Beloved wife of 70 years to Paolo Cubeta.  Devoted mother of Salvatore Cubeta, Angela Casiero and her husband Vincent.  Cherished grandmother of Christina & Dana, Daniel & Joanna.  Great-grandmother of Josephine Frances.  Dear sister of Paolo, Sebatiano, Guiseppe, Salvatore, Rose, Mary and Concetta.  Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home...

Florence I. Vanacore (Irmiere), of East Hanover and formerly of Paterson, passed away peacefully at her home on February 28, 2019.  Florence was a beloved educator in the East Hanover School System for many years.  She was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order, Porziuncola Fraternity for 26 years, the St. Rose of Lima Rosary Society, and on the Board of the East Hanover Public Library.  Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Vanacore.  Devoted mother of Jane Dixon and her...