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Zenon Stan Borkowski

Zenon Stan Borkowski

Jan 29, 2020

.Zenon Stanislaus Borkowski died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, a few days after he celebrated his 92nd birthday. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at St. Michael's Church, 40 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey at 10:30 am. A repast will follow.Stan, as everyone called him, was married to Julia Fancuillo for 70 years. They were...

Matthew J. Montanaro

Matthew J. Montanaro

Jan 28, 2020

Matthew J. Montanaro3/14/1931- 1/28/2020Matthew (88) passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Lyons New Jersey surrounded by family. He was born in West New York, New Jersey to James Montanaro and Lena Montanaro (nee Biondi). He resided in West New York until his entry into the United States Navy where he served in the Korean War from 1951...

Constance C. Nicholas

Constance C. Nicholas

Jan 25, 2020

Constance C NicholasConnie Nicholas passed away late Saturday night 1/25/20 at the age of 85 at the Center for Hope Hospice Scotch Plains NJ. Connie was born May 19, 1934 in Clark NJ to parents Lucien and Sophie Jankowski .Connie leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years Robert and 2 daughters Kelly Brinkerhoff, her husband David, Nancy Venezia, her...

Victor A Rela

Victor A Rela

Jan 25, 2020

Victor A Rela of Westfield, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in his home on January 25, 2020 at the age of 90. He is survived by hisloving wife Roxie A. Rela, son Matthew, daughter in law Lynn, grandsonsMatthew and Michael, brother Dominick and sister Margret Marhefka.Victor graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Engineeringdegree. After...

Christine Kyritsis

Christine Kyritsis

Jan 25, 2020

Christine Kyritsis, 88, of Bridgewater, died peacefully on January 25, 2020. Her funeral service will begin at 11AM Wednesday January 29, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield, where her visitation will begin at 10:15 AM Wednesday until service time. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences. Born in Cyprus, she was...

Doug Burton

Doug Burton

Dec 29, 2019

Douglas Burton 76, of Middlesex, NJ, passed away on the evening of Sunday, December 29th at home surrounded by family and friends.Born on August 11, 1943 in Westfield, New Jersey, Doug was the son of the late Adele Danker and George Burton. He attended Westfield High School. Shortly after that, with the help of his uncle, he started his own...

Adele C Kosowski

Adele C Kosowski

Dec 28, 2019

Adele C. Kosowski, 92, of Cranford, passed away at her residence on December 28, 2019. Adele's visitation will be from 9:00-10:00AM Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford. Her funeral mass will follow at 10:30AM Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Cranford. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to...

Alejandro Montero

Alejandro Montero

Dec 28, 2019

Alejandro "Rey" Montero (49), passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at 11:04PM at Summit Overlook Hospital surrounded by his family. Rey was born February 26, 1970 in Dominican Republic to Anibal and Beatriz Hererra-Montero. Rey was happily married to the love of his life Elibet Montero since June 21, 1993. They have been married for 26 magically messy years. They...

Virginia D. Osiecki

Virginia D. Osiecki

Dec 24, 2019

Virginia D. Osiecki (nee Gawarecki), age 101, of Mountainside, NJ, passed away peacefullyDecember 24, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice Care in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since 2013, Virginia hadbeen residing in assisted care in Punta Gorda, FL.Virginia "Ginny" was born in Newark, NJ on July 31, 1918 to Stefan and Bertha Gawarecki whopredeceased her. She spent her early years growing up during...

Allen V. Aldrich

Allen V. Aldrich

Dec 23, 2019

Allen V. Aldrich, 77, of Cranford passed away unexpectedly onDecember 23, 2019 at home. Born in Hillsborough, NH, he lived inNew Jersey since 1963.Mr. Aldrich was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea. Aconcrete and paving contractor, he began his career with Cardell, Inc.Keasbey, and was later the co-owner of Al-Lee Contractors, Sayreville,and the owner and founder of...

John Paul Dizzia

John Paul Dizzia

Dec 22, 2019

Cranford- John Paul Dizzia, 74 years old, passed away at Overlook Medical Center on Sunday, December 22, 2019.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Snyder chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ. Entombment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Arrangements are by Gray Memorial Funeral Home. Born and...

Sharon J. Smith

Sharon J. Smith

Dec 20, 2019

Sharon J. Smith, 63, of Cranford, passed away on December 20, 2019.She worked for AT&T since April of 1983, and was a Lead Project Manager,which provided her with everyday challenges which she enjoyed. Sharon also enjoyed following the teachings of the Dalaï Lama, and studied Tibétain Buddhist philosophy, as well as Native American History.Sharon is survived by her husband Bob...

Kenneth Paul May

Kenneth Paul May

Dec 10, 2019

Dr. Kenneth P. May, 70 of Westfield, was called home Tuesday, December 10, 2019 after a sudden and brief illness. Ken's visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM Friday December 13th, at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday December 14, 2019 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Interment will follow...

Harry F. Loeser

Harry F. Loeser

Dec 10, 2019

Harry F. Loeser, of Cranford, NJ, died peacefully at his home on December 10, 2019. He was 98 years old. Harry was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. His parents, both descendants of German immigrants, were originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The family was active in the Second Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Harry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School of Elizabeth...

Lucilia G. (Nee Garcia) Ramalho

Lucilia G. (Nee Garcia) Ramalho

Dec 5, 2019

Lucilia G. Ramalho, 71, of Colonia, passed away on December 5, 2019. Born in Peniche, Portugal to the late Raul and Lucilia Rocha Pera Garcia, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Manuel A. Ramalho. She was the beloved mother of son: Manny Ramalho and his wife Kathleen, daughter: Debbie Rouse and her husband Michael, beloved grandmother of...

Olive V. Granitzki

Olive V. Granitzki

Nov 29, 2019

Olive Vivian (Anger) Granitzki, age 91, died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019. Olive's memorial and visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Her funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 11 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 205 North Avenue E. Cranford...

Joseph Lopes

Joseph Lopes

Nov 27, 2019

Mr. Joseph Lopes passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019. He was 77 years old. Joe was born and raised in New York City with his brother Sal and mother Eleanor. He went on to serve in the US Army and then began his career as a police officer with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, before marrying his...

Pauline Smith

Pauline Smith

Nov 24, 2019

Pauline Smith, a Longtime Resident of Roselle Park, NJ passed away on 11/24/2019 at the age of 88 after an extended illness. She was a resident in the Cranford Rehabilitation & Nursing Home at the time of her passing. Pauline was Born & Raised in the small city of Caguas, Puerto Rico on 6/30/31.She was 17 years of age when...

William Paul Kaczynski

William Paul Kaczynski

Nov 19, 2019

Founder and President of Woodbridge Builders Corp.William P. Kaczynski, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on November 19, 2019. Bill was born in Bayonne and was a US Army veteran. Heraised his family in Clark and was founder and president ofWoodbridge Builders Corp. An avid golfer, he was a member of theColonia Country Club. Bill...

William A. Doyle

William A. Doyle

Nov 5, 2019

William A. Doyle, Longtime funeral director in Westfield and Cranford William A. Doyle, 89, of Cranford, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. Bill's Visitation will be Friday November 8th from 4:00-9:00PM at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:45am Saturday, November 9, 2019...

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