All Obituaries

Raif Gjona passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Raif Gjona was born on April 15, 1942 to Myske dhe Zeliko in Prenish, Albaina. Raif dedicated himself to family and the community, always offering a helping hand and a warm smile to those in need.  He touched the lives of many with his support, kindness, wisdow and unwavering love.  Raif was known for a big heart integrity and resilience in the face of adversity.  His...

Ernest Charles Mueller, of North Caldwell passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023 at home with his family by his side.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering Tuesday December 5, 2023 from 1:00~2:00pm at Lombardi Funeral Home (aka~ Ippolito Dancy Memorial) 9 Smull Avenue Caldwell, NJ  07006. Complete notice to follow. 

Anthony Benjamin Valentino, died Friday November 10, 2023.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering at LOMBARDI FUNERAL HOME (together with Ippolito Dancy Memorial) 9 Smull Avenue, Caldwell on Saturday December 2, 2023 2:00~3:00pm.  Complete notice to follow.

Josephine Lardieri of East Hanover, past away Tuesday October 17, 2023 at her home with her family.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering Thursday October19, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. at Lombardi Funeral Home (@Ippolito~Dancy FH) 9 Smull Avenue Caldwell, NJ  07006. 973-481-1900 Complete notice to follow.  

Diane Lewis Mueller, August 4, 2023 past away peacefully at home with her family by her side.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a gathering at Lombardi Funeral Home 9 Smull Avenue, Caldwell NJ.  (same address as Ippolito-Dancy Memorial) on Wednesday August 9, 2023 from 10:00am until 12:00noon. Cremation was private. 

Towaco, NJ- Tom Spiller. 82, passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a brief period of declining health.  Tom was born May 28, 1940 in Auckland, New Zealand and never stopped traveling the world.  He became a civil engineer and worked on oil rigs in various parts of the ocean, Jamaica, South America, the Middle East, and here in the States as well.  Tom eventually settled in New Jersey to make a home with his wife...

Barbara Ann Brogsdale, 75 of Newark, NJ.   OBITUARY  Ms. Barbara Ann Brogsdale  was born  September 25, 1947, to the parentage of the late John and Jean Wilfred in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Ms. Barbara met Ernest Brogsdale and they were married on July 14, 1975. She departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown.  She  is predeceased in death by her parents. Barbara attended South Side High School in Newark, New Jersey...

Patrick Carosia, 72 of Florham Park passed away at home on Tuesday January 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Patty was born and raised in Orange, NJ before moving to West Orange where he raised his family and then moving to Florham Park. He is predeceased by his loving wife Gail (Pirrello), his parents Frank and Catherine (Pescatore), and his brother Henry (Leah). He is survived by two loving sons Patrick, Jr. and Jeffrey (Michele),  two sisters Marylou De Fazio (Armand)...

Theresa Lombardi 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 13, 2022 with her family by her side.  Terry was born in East Orange, NJ living most of her life in Raritan before moving to Bridgewater several years ago. She was predeceased by her husband Albert, the love of her life. She is survived by her son Albert (Debi) and her daughter Lisa Bartok (Scott).  Grandchildren Clark, Frank, Fawn Bartok and step granddaughter Kaily Nash. Great Grandchildren Grace Lombardi, Ellie...

Giovanni M. Garcia, of Coral Gable, Florida passed away on Saturday November 19, 2022.  Giovanni was born in Rockville Centre, NY currently living in Coral Gable Florida.  He is survived by his parents Giovanni and Laura Garcia, a sister Nicole, and a step-sister Isabel.  Also survived by his grandparents Jose and Dilma Garcia.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation Tuesday November 22, 2022 at the Lombardi Funeral Home 9 Smull Avenue, Caldwell,...