All Obituaries

Alfred “Al” Rudolph Grassano, of Bloomfield, NJ, entered into eternal life, with his family by his side, on Sunday August 27, 2023.  Al, the son of Rose and Rocco Grassano was born May 10, 1925, in Newark NJ.  He was a devoted husband for 73 years to his late wife, Dolores “Del” Grassano. Al lived a great life before he passed at the age of 98 years old.  Al was the NICEST person.  His religion was “Kindness”. His generosity overflowed...

Charles Palmer Herbst, Sr. of Belleville, N.J. entered into eternal life on Saturday July 1, 2023 at the age of 79. Mr. Herbst is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Ann (nee Corea) Herbst; a loving son Charles Palmer Herbst, Jr.; and  a dear sister Maryann Scarano. Mr. Herbst was born in Orange, N.J. on August 5, 1943 to the late Palmer George Herbst and the late Sophia (nee Czarniecki) Herbst. He had lived in Belleville for many years. Charles was a retired bus driver for Saddle...

Sandy Yeomans of Newark New Jersey passed away on Wednesday March 1 st 2023 at the age of 85 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of Dawson Yeomans for 50 years. Mother of 4 (Tim Kramer, deceased); Karen Matthews; Kurt Kramer and Ken Kramer and blessed with 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Also blessed with the spouses of many. As a retailer and manager for Sunshine Kitchens, Peoples Drug Stores, Woolworths, and Goodwill industries in the towns in which they lived...

Jose Antonio Roca, Jr. age 48, of Belleville, N.J. and Kissimmee, Florida passed away suddenly on Monday February 27, 2022 at his home in Kissimmee, Florida. He is survived by his daughters, Dominique Warren and Amaya Roca; parents Rosa Lopez & Jose A. Roca, Sr.; his siblings Louis Crespo, Cesar Roca, Josephine Berkel, and Ivelise Torres. Jose was a man of true faith. He loved life, but most of all, the family was his true treasure. Jose lived trying to make people valued, comforted,...

Armando Negron of Newark, N.J. entered into eternal life on Thursday February 23, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico on July 31, 1938, to Virginia Negron-Rivera and Terencio. Mr. Negron had settled in Newburg, N.Y. in 1958 prior to moving to Newark, N.J. in 1960 where he resided for over 50 years. He was a handyman several years for a manufacturing company. Armando was the husband of Edith Negron who cared for him several years; father of Maritza Botte, Armando...

Jeremy Marte of Belleville, New Jersey, passed away on January 13, 2023, at the age of 23. Visitation will be held at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, (parking assistance will be available) on Friday January 20th from 6:00 o’clock to 8:00 o’clock in the evening, concluding with family and friends sharing  loving and found memories of Jeremy. Cremation will be private. Jeremy was born in New York, N.Y. and moved to Belleville 22 years...

Joseph A. Clay of Belleville, N.J. passed away on Friday December 16, 2022  at the age of 47. Joe was born in Peurto Rico and had lived in Belleville for the past 45 years.  Joe was a process server in the Essex County area. Previously he was a automobile sales associate, taxi cab driver, and delivered food for various food service companies.  Joe was an avid Miami Dolphins fan. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and various friends. Joe was described by his...

Dirkje Roos, a lifelong resident of Belleville, NJ, entered into eternal life on Wednesday November 16, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born in Newark, NJ, on July 19, 1934, to the late Zwantje (nee Moller) and the late Herman Roos. He was also predeceased by his siblings Hanky Roos, Rikki Wunderly, Meintje Curnoles, Pete Roos, Gaston Roos, and Nancy Duetsch. Surviving to cherish his memory is a brother John  Roos, nephews Michael Roos and Dennis Roos, and 24 other nieces and...

John “Johnny” Robert McElroy, Jr., born on November 15, 1954, passed away August 1, 2022 in Florence, South Carolina. Born in Kearny, New Jersey, he lived most of his life in Belleville, New Jersey before moving to Conway, South Carolina with his beloved wife of 38 years He happily drove a tractor trailer all of his life.  Finishing his career driving for Shop Rite for 18 years and retiring in April 2020. Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Carol; beloved son, Sean;...

Pauline G. (nee Pepitone) Paraboschi of Belleville, NJ passed on to heaven peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the age of 77. Guests will be received at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, P.A., 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022, in the afternoon and evening from 4:00 to 8:00 o’clock. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Saint Peter’s R.C. Church, 155 William Street, Bellville, N.J. on Thursday morning, April 21st, 2022, at...