All Obituaries

Geraldine M. Nork Smolen “Geri”, of East Hanover, New Jersey was embraced with open arms by our heavenly Father at 7:45am on August 3rd, 2020 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Her life is truly to be celebrated as she rejoins her husband Henry, daughter Susan and many family and friends in the Eternal Kingdom of God. Geraldine "Geri" Smolen (Nork); devoted mother of Katherine Ann May, her husband Kieran, William Smolen, Robert Smolen, his wife Dawn, Richard...

Eric J. Fralley, 29, of Lake Hopatcong, formerly of Florham Park, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020.  Beloved son of Scott Fralley, his wife Michelle, Maureen Russo and her husband Aldo.  Cherished brother of Dana Knoerdel and her husband Douglas.  Loving step-brother of Peter Tortorelli, Christopher Russo & Orlando Russo.  Dear grandson of Emma Fralley & Nancy Mullen.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends.  Eric is...

Michael A. Macaluso, 78, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of East Hanover, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020.  Michael was born in Newark, NJ on May 16, 1942. He attended Barringer High School and graduated from Montclair State University in 1965.  Michael was the Founder & CEO of United Evaluators, Inc., a real estate appraisal firm in Florham Park, NJ.  He enjoyed traveling, reading, and watching all sports.  Most important to him was spending time with his...

Barbara Teresa Rummel, long-time resident of Florham Park, NJ, passed peacefully away at Morris Hall Senior Care Communities in Lawrenceville, NJ on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 93. Barbara was born February 10, 1927 in  Stockton, NJ to Stephen and Julia Sharp. She is survived by her two sons, Mark A Rummel and his wife Virginia of Conyers, GA and Jeff Rummel of Princeton, NJ. She enjoyed and shared many memorable times with her two grandchildren Julia Afton and John...

Marion Basile (Valenti), 100, of Bloomfield, formerly of Jersey City, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 29, 2020.  Marion worked as a talented seamstress before owning & operating Marion’s Luncheonette in Jersey City.  Marion was truly devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren.  She adored her family and held her loved ones in high regard. Marion demonstrated her strong affection by consistently putting the needs of...

Donna M. Rossi, 60, life-long resident of East Hanover, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 27, 2020.  Donna lived her life for her family.  Her greatest joy was cooking, caring for and supporting her husband and children.  She will be missed by all whom knew her. Beloved wife of 35 years to Peter Rossi.  Cherished mother of Anthony Rossi, his wife Christina, and Briana Rossi.  Dear sister of Grace Franciosa and Anthony...

Lida M. Fitchik, 88, of Pittsburgh, P.A, formerly of Livingston, N.J., passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020.  Devoted mother of Mark Fitchik, his wife Kathy, Lauri Fitchik Talbot and her husband Chris.  Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  She is pre-deceased by her husband Chester, her parents Martino & Grace, and her siblings Vincent, Mario & Sam.  Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, 210 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park on Tuesday...

Our dear mother Zelinda Martinelli, nee Ghilardi passed away peacefully and surrounded by love and family on July 13, 2020.  She was born in Camaiore, Lucca, Italy on October 29, 1932 where she grew up with her parents, Giuseppe Ghilardi and her mother Maddalena Marsili and her siblings, Francesco, Luisa, Cesarina, Antonio, Giovanni, Cesare, Paola, and Luigi. Zelinda was predeceased by her husband, Ivo Martinelli whom she married in 1959, in Camaiore Italy.  They moved to the...

Marilyn P. O’Connor “Bunny”, 88, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020.  Marilyn worked with Foster Wheeler, Co. in Livingston for many years before retiring.     Beloved sister of Edward M. O’Connor.  Loving aunt of Michael O’Connor, Richard O’Connor, and their children Caitlyn and Sean.  She is pre-deceased by her parents Marion & Edward O’Connor and her brother Richard O’Connor. ...

Gerardo “Jerry” Taddeo, 88, formerly of North Newark, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020.  Jerry owned & operated Jerry’s Lot in Newark for many years.  He loved animals, baseball & football, traveling, fishing, reading and politics.  He will be missed by all whom knew him. Beloved husband of Nell Taddeo (Gibson).  Devoted father of Denise V. Taddeo.  Loving step-father of Barbara Caratozzolo and her husband Tony.  Jerry is...