All Obituaries

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...

Dolores “Del” (nee Russo) Grassano, of Bloomfield, N.J. entered into eternal life, with her loving family by her side, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Del the daughter of Linda (nee Rossi) and Joseph Russo, was born April 21, 1928, in Newark, N.J. She was a woman who loved her family and home. She was a creative person who loved to knit and crochet, bake and decorate. Del was always organized and "pulled together." We all lovingly joked that to clean, organize and...

Ricky Phillip Morrison, 65, of Newark, NJ, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021. Visitation will be held at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ, on Thursday October 7, 2021, from 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until 7:00 o’clock in the evening. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Cremation will be private Ricky was born in West Virginia and had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as an auto mechanic...

Clement Tome, Jr (better known as JR), of Belleville, NJ passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born April 4,1961, in Belleville, to Vella M. (nee Veneiro) Tome and Clement Tome, Sr. He was predeceased in death by his parents and a brother Stephen Tome. Clement is survived by his two cousins, Maxine Coben, and Marie Coben Zawerczuk and her husband Andrew Zawerczuk. He is also survived by his best friend, Frank Christiano.  The 12:00 noon Mass intention will be...

Paulino Simoes of Newark, NJ, passed away on August 6, 2021, at the age of 70. Funeral services were private under the care and direction of the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memoiral Home, 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ 07109  www.irvinecozzarelli.com 

Mercedes Ramirez of Belleville, N.J. entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 93. She was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Maria Ramirez. Mercedes had migrated to the United States over 50 years ago. She settled in Newark, N.J. for 25 years prior to moving to Belleville, N.J. 25 years ago. Mercedes was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Association. When she was not spending time with her family...

James J. Cozzarelli, Jr., a funeral director and long-time resident of Belleville, N.J., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 72. James was born in Philadelphia, P.A. on September 1, 1948, to the late Olympia (nee Gentile) Cozzarelli and the late Doctor James J. Cozzarelli. Guests will be received at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, P.A., 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, N.J. on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 o’clock and...

Arnold Capriglione, 103, of Belleville, NJ, entered into eternal life at his residence on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Arnold was born and raised in Newark and had lived in Belleville for the past 65 years. Guest will be received at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, P.A., 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, N.J. on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 o’clock and the evening from 6:00 to 8:00 o’clock. For directions and to send condolences to the family...