All Obituaries

Nicholas Bradshaw, a resident of Mountainside for 65 years, died at home on February 28, 2026. He was 90. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marjory Stewart Lockie, his daughter Jennifer Stewart Bradshaw and husband James Lowney, his son Geoffrey Parker Bradshaw and wife Laura Marilyn Koons, his grandchildren: Matthew Hoblitzell and wife Stephanie Horbal, Timothy Hoblitzell, Erica Mae Bradshaw, and Nicholas Parker Bradshaw. Nick felt blessed that his family all lived in New Jersey so ...

Lynda Rose (Catania) Savickas, of Westfield, NJ, passed away on March 3, 2026, after her fifteen-year battle with cancer. She was supported and surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.  Lynda was an avid crafter, and loved to work with her hands. Whether knitting handmade socks for her husband, decorating gingerbread houses with her daughter, or calligraphing the invites for her son’s wedding, Lynda’s passion came through her creative pursuits. She never ...

Robert William Gonnello, 72, passed away on February 12, 2026.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 20th, from 4 to 8 pm at Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Ave., Westfield.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21st at 11 am at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Short Hills.  Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Ave, Blomfield, NJ.  Bob was a larger than life personality who made ...

Thano Nestor “Don” Matthews (1930–2026) passed away peacefully in hospice care on February 10, 2026, at age 95. He met life with steady hands, a quick wit, and a generous heart, and he carried those qualities with him to the very end. Born in Newark,  New Jersey to Nestor and Dimitro Matthews, immigrants from Varvitsa Greece, Don grew up valuing family, hard work, and humility. At West Side High School, he ran the 440-yard dash and hurdles on the track team, a ...

Joseph Simone, 86, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Edison, NJ, on Feb. 6, 2026.   Joe was an adored husband, beloved father and cherished grandfather. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, on March 27, 1939, Joe would reside much of his life in Linden, NJ. Joe worked as a service manager for his family’s heating oil and coal business, Simone Bros. Fuel Oil Co., for nearly 50 years. His work took him around Union County where he provided service to clients ...

Alan Selig Simberloff beloved father. grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, died on February 10, 2026. Alan was born May 3, 1930 to Martin and Ann Simberloff. He grew up in Elizabeth, NJ, surrounded by family and friends. During his younger years he would meet and befriend his life-long best friend Bob Bernstein. They remained close until his death in December 2025. He also met his future wife, and love of his life Rosann Smith who gained his affection in Hamilton Junior High ...

Edward Cronin, Sr. 78, of Berkeley Heights, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2026. Born in Summit, NJ to the late Helen (Hummer) and William Cronin, Sr., Ed was raised in Millburn and resided in Berkeley Heights for the last 50 years. He was a member of the FMBA as a Millburn firefighter for 30 years until his retirement in 2002. More recently, he worked as a school crossing guard for the township of Berkeley Heights. He enjoyed his daily tea and crossword puzzles, listening to ...

  ANNE MARIE MASTROIANNI, 94, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, with her loving husband Michael by her side. Anne Marie was known as “Annie” to her beloved husband Mike, Marie by many and simply “Ree” to her nieces and nephews. She was called a dear friend by all who knew her. Anne Marie was born in Bayonne, graduated from Holy Family High School in 1949 followed by graduation from Bayonne Hospital School of Nursing. After completion of her nursing ...

September 22, 1968 - February 1, 2026 Francesco (Frank) Galdi, 57, of Westfield, New Jersey, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, colleague, and dear friend, passed unexpectedly on February 1, 2026. Always joyful and empathetic, Frank’s endless energy led his family and friends on many adventures. He had a rare and beautiful gift: the ability to connect with anyone he met and make them feel valued and cared for. Born in the Bronx, New York, to parents ...

Leslie Ann Carrasquillo, 73, of Mountainside, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, following a courageous and prolonged battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Leslie was raised in Hasbrouck Heights by her parents, James Raymond (“Ray”) and Audrey (née Horan) Jordan. She was the beloved sister of Lynne McCarthy and Tracey O’Connor (née Jordan), and was predeceased by her brother, William Jordan. Leslie ...