Obituaries in Belleville, NJ

Phyllis M. Soto, 48, of Denville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.Affectionately known as Phylly by her family and as “Bambina” by her coworkers, she touched the lives of many.Phyllis was born at Columbus Hospital in Newark, NJ and lived on 12th Street for the first few years of her life. She ...

Sophia Mastakas Caprio passed away the night of December 23rd in St. Joseph’s Hospital.Sophie was born on April 30th, 1952 in Newark to Michael and Rose Mastakas.Sophie attended Elliot Street Elementary School and Broadway Junior High School. She then moved to Nutley, NJ to finish Junior High and Hi...

Joshua Sanchez, 34, of Belleville, passed away at home, Wednesday, December 17, 2025.Born in New York City, Joshua was raised and lived in Belleville.Joshua was a Trainer at Empire Ninja in Yorktown Heights, NY.He was involved in Training, Mixed Martial Arts, and Bowling.Joshua is survived by his da...

Matthew A. Pica, 89, born in Newark, NJ, long time resident of Belleville and Manahawkin, NJ, son of Samuel and Irene Pica (Pettinari), brother to Samuel H. Pica was proud to serve his country and his community. A graduate of Belleville High School, class of 1955, and Fairleigh Dickinson University...

Herminia T. Rodriguez, 89, of Newark, passed away Sunday November 16, 2025.a complete obituary will be available soon.

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...

Nancy Lee PalumboIt is with profound sorrow we announce that Nancy Lee Palumbo, a resident of Milford, PA, passed away in her sleep on November 20, 2025. The daughter of the late Hermine Concevitch and George Roland Huntley, Nancy was born on September 25, 1950 in Linz, Austria.After immigrating to...

Carmela Maria “Dolly” Verducci, 93, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at home,Friday November 28, 2025, after a brief illness.Born in Newark to the late Fortunato and Concetta (née Legato) Verducci, she has lived in Bloomfield many years.Dolly lived a full lifetime of 93 years spent in dedicatio...

Anthony Caputo—lovingly known to so many as “Tony”—of Belleville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old.Born on July 1, 1952, to Frank and Jeanette Caputo, Anthony was a lifelong Belleville resident and a proud fixture of the community ...

Lastenia Orellana de Sanchez, lovingly known as Abuelita, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Guided by faith throughout her life, she was called home to be with the Lord.Abuelita was the eldest of nine children, with three brothers and five sisters. A devoted woman of God, ...

Maryann P. Gagliano (“Mare”), a lifelong New Jersey resident, passed away surrounded by love.Born in Belleville, NJ, and raised in Newark, NJ, Maryann dedicated her life to her family and her work. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant at Wilfred Academy, a manicurist at Salon Salon in Liv...

Anibal Borrero, 89, of Newark, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.Anibal is survived by his sisters Edith Velez, Olinda Borrero, Mercedes Arroyo, Georgina Borrero, and many nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents Juan and Carmen, and siblings Antonio Borrero, Luis Borrero, Daniel B...