All Obituaries

  Gertrude Koenig, 91, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Fred Koenig.  Devoted mother of Tracy M. Koenig, Heidi Koenig, Doris Koenig and the late Ingrid Koenig Ciaston.  Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Services held privately.   

Andrew John Blaho, 101, of Maplewood, formerly of Dover, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Rose.  Devoted father of Andrew J. Blaho, Jr., his wife Dolores, Jane B. Cavallo, her husband Aldo, Denise Bleakley, her husband Charles, James J. Blaho and his wife Lucia Campolmi.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, 210 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park on Friday, July 26th from...

Antonietta “Toni” Meo (Cavezza), 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2019.  Toni was born and raised in Italy, before moving to Madison, NJ and residing many years in East Hanover, NJ.  Beloved wife of the late Michele “Michael” Meo.  Devoted mother of Rosemarie Douglas.  Loving grandmother of Zachary, his wife Jaime Lynn, Braedon and Luke.  A committal service will be held at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery...

  Anthony R. Carrino “Tony”, 79, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Newark, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019.  Tony was an educator, coach, politician, director, commissioner and police officer.     Beloved husband of Ann Marie (Poeta) Carrino.  Devoted father of Lynn Carrino, Maria Carrino, Joseph Carrino and his wife Dawn, Toni Ann Carrino-Casale, and the late Anthony Carrino.  Cherished Grandfather of Jiana & Jolie...

David D. de la Motte, 81, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 13, 2019. Dave was born in Irvington and grew up in Nutley, graduating Nutley High School in 1955.  He started banking as a teller in Orange and worked his way up to Assistant Vice President of Hudson City Savings Bank.  He served in the Army National Guard as a tank driver during the time of the Cuban Missle Crisis.  In retirement, Dave enjoyed traveling with...

Lucille Borrello (Lorenzo), 73, of Succasunna, formerly of Belleville, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2019. Beloved wife of 54 years to John Borrello.  Devoted mother of John Borrello, his wife Dia, Joe Borrello, his wife Theresa, and Michele DeLuca.  Cherished grandmother of Johnny, Michael and Joey, Gianna and Joseph, Ashley, Brittany and Joey.  Dear sister of Michael Lorenzo.  Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, 210 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park on Tuesday...

Gerda Harquail (Schallenberger), 86, of Pittstown, formerly of Florham Park, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2019.  Gerda retired after many years as a bus driver for the Florham Park and Morris Plains Board of Education.                                Beloved husband of 63 years to James E. Harquail.  Devoted mother of Steve Harquail, his wife Joyce, the late James Harquail, Jr. and his wife...

John “Jay” Antonellis, 62, of Denville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2019. John was a corporal in the US Army attached to the 11th Special Forces as an intelligence analyst. He graduated from Chico State University in California with a Bachelor’s degree. John retired after a long career as a Municipal Bond Trader. During retirement, he enjoyed giving his time serving as a trustee for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’...

Lucia DiStasio (Nee: Manganelli), 87, of Orange, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2019. Lucia was born and raised in Alberona, Italy where she met her husband of 66 years, Francesco.  They married on December 22, 1952 and started a family before coming to Orange, NJ in 1972.  Lucia was a talented seamstress for many years before her retirement. She loved making homemade pasta, hosting holidays and she lived for her family.  Lucia will be remembered as a devoted & loving...

Thomas J. Michaels, Sr., 85, of Somerset, formerly of Andover, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2019.  Throughout his life, Tom owned a series of businesses in partnership with his brother John. Besides his family, his passions included baseball (which he played till he was 76), softball (which he played till he was 81) and the love of music. Starting with “The Dreamers”, his early 60’s band with brother john, to playing electric, acoustic, and steal...