All Obituaries

Ralph J. Politi, Sr., 91, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2021.  Ralph graduated from Orange High School and then Newark Academy.  He was a self-made entrepreneur and dedicated his life to his family, his church and his community.  He was respected and loved by all who knew him.  Beloved husband of 69 years to Rita M. Politi (Cerra).  Devoted father of Mary Tracy, Karen Hartman, her husband Chris,...

Salvatore A. Davino, 79, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021. Born and raised in South Orange, NJ, Sal Davino began his career with his father in a home improvement business.  His work in that field led him to the construction of custom homes, as well as retail and industrial construction.  Sal shifted his focus and became involved in commercial real estate at Gibraltar Land Resources and Development Company, a division of Gibraltar Securities.  Three years later, he...

Samantha Racz, 21, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2021.  Samantha graduated from Whippany Park High School in 2018 and was in her junior year at the University of Delaware, where she was majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Communications.  Sam had a great sense of fashion, was always bright and cheerful, knew how to make you laugh, and enriched the lives of everyone who was lucky enough to know her. She worked at Lucco in Florham Park, won several artistic awards, and...

Theresa Barbieri (Osinski), 88, Bayonne resident for over 70 years, passed away on January 16, 2021.  She was born to parents Helen and John Osinski, on 10/16/1932 in Bayonne, New Jersey.            She enjoyed Volunteering for the American Cancer Society, was a talented artist, loved reading, traveling in her day, and going on her Christian retreats. In the 80's ,Theresa  was honored with multiple “Volunteer of the...

Estelle D. Pavia (DiTaranto), 109, of Florham Park, formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2021.  Estelle became a talented pianoist at a young age, concertizing and performing on the radio in the 1920’s.  She then become teaching Classical Piano music which she continued over 80 years.  Beloved wife of the late Dominic Pavia.  Devoted mother of Leonard Pavia and the late Dennis Pavia.  Estelle was the last surviving of 10...

Anne M. Porzio (Ferrera), 77, of East Hanover, formerly of W. Caldwell, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021.  Anne worked many years as a Travel Agent.  She was a member of the Westlake Book Club, loved to play golf, a fan of the Alabama Roll Tide, and enjoyed planting, painting and D.I.Y projects.  She will be missed by all that knew her.  Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Vincent S. Porzio.  Devoted mother of Denise Denunzio, her husband Mark, Dawn...

Joseph Manuel Mourino, 86, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021.  Joseph was born and raised in Newark before moving to Nutley and then East Hanover in 1976.  He was a graduate of Central High School, Newark, Class of 1952. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957, before being honorably discharged.  Joe worked as a Senior Machine Designer and Consultant with Nabisco for over 30 years, designing many machines, including those that make Oreo Cookies, Shredded Wheat...

Joseph W. Brauner, 84, of Bayonne, NJ, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021.  Joseph graduated from Villanova University and earned his Doctorate from the University of Rochester.  He was a well- respected tenured Professor of Chemistry at St. Peter’s University for over 50 years and also published many research papers at Rutgers University.   Joseph enjoyed hiking, biking, reading, camping, tennis, cooking, fine wine and good beer....

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Rosalie Alice Anne Padrezas Chambers passed away at the age of 87. She was the devoted wife of Edmund Chambers for 59 years, dedicated mother of Michael, Daniel, John, Patricia, James, and Mary and a loving grandmother to 15. Rosalie was born on February 8, 1933 in Pittston, PA. She was one of five children and is survived by her brother Thomas Padrezas. Rosalie put herself through nursing school at a young age, rising quickly to become head nurse. After...

Eleanor Grevesen, 84, of Towaco, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021.  Eleanor worked at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville for many years before retiring.  She was loved by all whom knew her. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Grevesen.  Devoted mother of Charles Grevesen, his wife Donna, Diane Halasz, her fiancé John, Gary Grevesen, Brian Grevesen, his wife Maureen, Anthony Grevesen, his late wife Darlene, Jeffrey Grevesen, Patricia...