All Obituaries

Maria I. Stramaglia (Di Domenico), 89, passed away peacefully with her son by her side on October 28, 2020.  Maria was born and raised in Aquilonia, Province of Avellino, Italy before coming to the US in 1968 where she lived in Madison for several years before residing in Florham Park for over 40 years.  She worked many years as a cafeteria cook at Madison High School and Exxon Research in Florham Park.  Beloved wife of 48 years to the late Errico Stramaglia.  Devoted...

Michael J. Perna, 78, of East Hanover and formerly of Newark, passed away on October 28, 2020.  He enjoyed spending quality time with his loving family, dear cousins and special friends, but most especially his 5 grandchildren.  He will be missed by all whom knew him.  Beloved husband of 53 years to Doreen Perna (Gallo).  Devoted father of Joseph R. Perna, Dia Borrello and her husband John.  Cherished grandfather of Lucia & Michael Perna, Johnny, Michael &...

Anne L. Sommer, 90, long time resident of Florham Park, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020. Anne was born and grew up in Irvington New Jersey. She attended Irvington High School where she was a member of the color guard. One of her proudest moments was performing at half time for the New York Giants football team. Upon graduating, she worked at Mutual Benefit Life Insurance in Newark. She married James Sommer in 1951. Soon after, they built a home in Florham Park where Anne...

Patricia C. Tetta (Fidele), of Livingston, passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2020.  Patricia worked as a Substitute Teacher with the Livingston Board of Education for many years.  Devoted mother of Michelle Giacalone, her husband Rich, Dana Granato and her husband Frankie.  Cherished grandmother of Alexa, Sydney and Viana.  She is pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Michael D. Tetta and her parents Otto & Carole Fidele. Funeral services...

Edith E. Hoffman, passed away on October 24, 2020 in Morristown Memorial Hospital of cardiac arrest.  She was born in Lyck, East Prussia, Germany on February 9, 1929 and came to the USA with her parents in 1932.  Raised in Irvington, NJ, she moved to Florham Park in October of 1965 with her husband Austin and her three children.  Edith was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Florham Park since 1968, where she taught Sunday School and helped at the women’s...

Carmela Loconsole, 60, of Livingston, passed away on October 17, 2020. Carmela loved cooking and making the most of her holiday traditions.  She was happiest spending time with her children and devoted her life to them.   Beloved wife of 37 years to Angelo Loconsole.  Devoted mother of Nicola Loconsole, his wife Lucia, Albina Loconsole, her husband Wayne, and Emily Loconsole.  Cherished grandmother of Sofia Gail & Siena Lena.  Loving daughter of Immacolata...

Louise A. Tafro (nee Santagada), 83, of North Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Born on June 9, 1937 and raised in Newark’s First Ward, Louise attended high school in Vermont at Mt. St. Mary’s Academy. Upon returning to New Jersey, she enrolled in nurse’s training at St. Michael’s Hospital. On December 8, 1957 Louise married “the boy next door”, Victor J. Tafro, and started a family shortly thereafter with the birth of their...

Randall J. Bossert “Randy”, 70, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020.  Randy was the Owner & President of Coolenheat, Inc., in Linden for over 50 years.   Beloved husband of 40 years to Judy A. Bossert.  Devoted father of Jamie Bossert and her husband Mike Hooyman.  Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Charles & Kelsey Hooyman, Zachary & Aiden Bossert.  Dear brother of Alison Quagliata, her husband John, Jonathan...

Vincent G. Owens, 68, of Florham Park, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2020.  Vinny was the owner/operator of Vincent Owens Excavating, LLC.  He well known and loved throughout the town, where he was often seen at the FP Diner, Thirsty Turtle and Nonna's.  Known to his grandchildren as "Pop Pop Vinny", his greatest joy was spending as much time with them as possible. Beloved husband of 46 years to Linda Owens.  Devoted father of Tracy...

Irene L. Downey (Swicinski), 87, of East Hanover, formerly of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020.   Irene was born in Newark, NJ to Ignatius and Ludwika Swicinski. Irene graduated St. Michael’s school of Nursing in 1954 and in July of that same year married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life Donald E Downey of Irvington . Irene and Donald together raised  four wonderful children  . In addition to raising her 4 children and caring For...