Barringer High School Alumni Obituaries

Linda Ann Grimes was born September 10 1966 in Saint Michaels Hospital in Newark New Jersey. She was blessed into this world by the late Eva Mae Jones and Willie Grimes Sr. She was raised in Columbus Holmes also known as 7th Ave. projects. Linda attended McKinley elementary and graduated from Barrin...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marilyn Carmella Hellmuth 80 of Lanoka Harbor New Jersey on December 30 2025. Marilyn was born in Newark New Jersey to Rocco and Julia Meola. She graduated from Barringer High School and Montclair State University and worked for 35 years in Newark South P...

Angela DeGennaro Lucas, lovingly known as “Ange”, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 92.A former professionally trained secretary for Rutgers University, she moved on to work at various brokerage firms later in life. However, she started her favorite caree...

Roberta Loftin 59 passed away on December 7 2025 in Orange New Jersey. Born on March 7 1966 in Tabor City North Carolina she was a woman whose life was marked by love strength and selfless dedication. Born to Frances and Benjamin Cook Roberta grew into a woman whose generosity kindness and steady pr...

On November 26th, 2025 Deborah Jean Spivey departed earth side to be with her King. She was born March 2nd, 1956 to Edith Jean Lawrence and Augusta Holman in Newark, NJ. Deborah attended Barringer High School where she took pride in being a Barringer Bear and ran Track and Field. While in high schoo...

Andrew passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 97 in Land O’Lakes, FL. Andrew was born to Andrew F Pecora, Sr and Angelina Pecora (nee Restaino) on October 3, 1928. He attended Barringer High School where he lettered in baseball and track. After high school, he enlisted in the United Sta...

Jill Gilda Novaco Festa age 104 of Clifton passed away peacefully at home on November 25 2025. Born to the late Sabino and Louisa Salierno Novaco in Newark on July 4 1921. She was also raised in Newark and attended Barringer High School. On April 11 1948 Jill married her beloved husband Ray Festa fo...

Migdalia Rivera aka “Lilly”, daughter of Francisca Rivera and Jose Rivera Sr., was born on January 6, 1960, in Manhattan, New York. Migdalia grew up in Columbus Homes in Newark, NJ with her brothers and sisters and met many different people over the years. She attended Garfield Street School, Webste...

Kenely Torres, affectionately known as Kenny, suddenly passed away in New Haven, Connecticut on October 21, 2025. He was born December 18, 1991, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and was the only child of Diana Rosetta “Barbs”Clarke of Newark, New Jersey and Felix A. Torres of Queens, New York.Kenny ...

Maryann Smeriglio ne Stango passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 21 2025 at the age of 85 in West Long Branch New Jersey. Born in Newark New Jersey she was a vibrant and funloving individual who cherished time with her family and was often described as the life of the p...

Born on July 12 1980 Larry Yacub Pulliam entered the world with a head full of curly hair and a spirit all his own. From the very beginning Larry was a vibrant soul whose presence could light up any room. Fittingly his very first word was hotdog a playful hint at the personality and passion that wou...

born July 8 1940 in Newark New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 30 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished son of Rocco Carsillo Sr. and Mary Pelaia. Rocco was a proud graduate of Barringer High School and a devoted husband to his beloved wife Josephine w...

Elease Juanita Hinton was born in Newark NJ on February 7th, 1967 to the late Andrew Peay, Sr and Sophie (Harris). She was educated in Newark Public Schools and graduated from Barringer High School in 1985. She furthered her career education at Sawyer Business School and graduated in 1987, The follo...

Jacquelyn M. Epps was born on May 31,1957 in Newark New Jersey. She was the youngest child born to Dorothy M. and Emanuel L. Epps. She was affectionately called “Jackie" by family and friends. Jackie was currently residing in Belleville, New Jersey when she departed this life on September 5, 2025.Sh...

Betty L. Barnett 65 of Edwardsville passed away suddenly on May 15 2025 at WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born in Newark New Jersey Betty was the daughter of the late Cecil and Betty Norfleet. She graduated from Barringer High School and was formerly employed by New Jersey Transit as a bus operator w...

Joyce C. Carlson 93 of Califon NJ passed away peacefully on Monday September 8 2025 at Little Brook Nursing Home. Born on November 1 1931 in St. Joseph Missouri Joyce was the beloved daughter of George and Lucy Colestock. She grew up with a love for creativity that led her to graduate from Barringer...

Joan Theresa Ferrin ne Michalek Delvecchio affectionately known as Joanie passed away peacefully on September 8 2025 in Oceanport New Jersey at the age of 90. Born in Newark NJ Joan was a lifelong resident of New Jersey who touched many lives with her vivacious and welcoming personality. Joan attend...

Michael Anthony Panigrosso 79 of Fords NJ passed away on August 10 2025 at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville. Born in Newark NJ in March 1946 Michael grew up in the closeknit neighborhood of Newarks First Ward. He graduated from Barringer High School later moving to Bloomfield and eventually ...

Margaret DeVincentis, age 96, passed away on September 8, 2025 surrounded by family and friends from complications related to congestive heart failure. Mrs. DeVincentis was a lifelong resident of Newark. She was born and raised on North 7th Street, eventually purchasing a home with her husband, Anth...

Daryl E. Khalif Brown was the second born to Joan Williams at Martland Medical Center Newark NJ. on June 23 1962. Daryl departed this life in the loving presence of wife and children on September 11 2024 at age 62. Khalif gave his life to the lord at an early age attending Cornerstone Baptist Church...

Dr. Rita Maas a beloved educator and cherished family matriarch passed away on September 2 2024. Born in Newark NJ to John and Sofie Maas Rita was the youngest of six children. She shared a deeply special bond with her mother whom she lovingly cared for until her passing. Her nurturing spirit extend...

Sabino Robert Alviggi Bob 83 of Fairfield passed away peacefully on January 15th 2024. Born in Newark on July 1st 1940 Sabino was the son of Sabino Alviggi and Fortuna Penza. Sabino was the devoted husband of and is survived by his wife Diana Alviggi of 61 years. Sabino is predeceased by his eldest ...

Michael E. Restaino 83 of Rockaway N.J. passed away peacefully at Saint Clares Hospital on December 30 2023. Born on July 221940 in Newark N.J. Michael later raised his own family in Rockaway Township. He graduated from Barringer High School and Newark State College which is now known as Kean Univer...

Michael Mazzei aka Mickey of Monmouth Beach passed away at home on Dec 13 2023. He was 89 years old. Born in Newark NJ Michael lived in Montclair West Caldwell Jackson before moving to Monmouth Beach in 2016. Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years Roberta and his brother Alphonse. ...

Rosemary Forte nee Fischetti 81 of Saddle River died September 18 2023. Affectionately known as Roe she was a captivating storyteller whose boundless warmth could turn a chance meeting into a lifelong friendship. Roes heart overflowed with generosity she epitomized the holiday spirit ensuring her ta...

Mrs. Angelina nee Russomanno Marino died on Tuesday August 29 2023 at the Mountainside Hospital in Glen Ridge. She was 93 years old. Visiting in the Prout Funeral Home 370 Bloomfield Avenue Verona will be on Friday September 1 from 4 pm to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady of the Lake Ch...

Latishia Fair 51 of Bridgeton NJ passed away peacefully on June 5 2023. Latishia was born on February 17 1972 in Newark NJ to Lucy I. Fair. She was the devoted mother of two sons Neil and Naeem. Latishia was a graduate of Barringer High School Newark NJ. After graduation she would spend most of her ...