All Obituaries

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...

Jaye Gorlin Tarantino, 69, of Union, N.J. passed away peacefully at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Friday, May 7, 2021. Jaye was born in Newark, N.J. on June 1, 1951. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Gorlin and the late Rose (nee Rothspan) Gorlin; and the dear sister of Michell Gorlin. Beloved by family, countless friends and her cat Cami, Jaye was a loyal and trusted confidante. She was also an accomplished and driven businesswoman who wore many hats. She was...

Michelina (nee Frattini) G. Roos, a lifelong resident of Belleville, N.J., passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the age of 79. Services were private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey, www.irvinecozzarelli.com or call 973.759.1114.                   Michelina was born on January 22, 1942 to the late...

Pablo E. Hernandez of Sayreville, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at age of 59. Pablo was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on December 23, 1961 to Luz Selenia Rosario and the late Rafael Hernandez. Guest will be received at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home (973-759-1114), 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ, on Sunday afternoon, February 21, 2021 from 2:00 o’clock until 6:00 o’clock in the evening. (Due to social distance requirements, it is...

Margaret Howland Callahan, ‘Peg’, 75, passed away at her residence in Nutley, N.J., on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. Services were private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey, www.irvinecozzarelli.com  or call 973.759.1114.                   Born in Nutley,...

Services were private 

Services were private with Military Honors.

Robert J. May, Jr. of Valhalla, NY (formerly of Belleville, NJ) passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 78. Robert was born in East Orange, NJ on July 13, 1942 to Robert J. May, Sr. and Helen (nee Kruse) May. He grew up in Belleville and had lived in West Chester County, NY before moving to Valhalla, NY 25 years ago. Funeral Services are private under the care and direction of the  Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home 276 Washington Avenue, Belleville, N.J. (973-759-1114)...