Obituaries in Bloomfield, NJ

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter P. Vaicels III, who left this world peacefully on December 28, 2025. Peter is survived by his beloved daughters, Olivia Rose Vaicels and Kayla Santos; his cherished grandchildren, Isaiah Santos and Natalia Santos; and hi...

John L. Sullivan, 71 yrs. Old, died on Friday October 24,. 2025.Born in Newark, grew up in Belleville he attended St Peters Grammer School, Essex Catholic High School, and Montclair State University graduating with a BA in history. He has lived in Hackettstown. A retired State Trooper after serv...

Donna L. DeAngelis died on Thursday January 8, 2026, in Belleville, NJ after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.Daughter of the late Dominick & Nettie Arlotta, Donna was born in Belleville, NJ and lived her last 46 years in Bloomfield. She served as a Senior Docket C...

Dorothy Eadie JohnsonRetired Library Director of the Bloomfield Public LibraryLoving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-GrandmotherDorothy Mae Eadie Johnson, 96, passed away in Boynton Beach, FL, on October 14, 2025.  Dorothy was the loving daughter of the late George and Evelyn Dunn Eadie and the ...

With unbearable sadness, we announce the passing of Desiree Helene Bernat, 47, of Belleville, NJ. Losing her has broken the hearts of everyone who loved her, and our family is left trying to make sense of a world without her vibrant presence.Desiree was known for her fierce loyalty, her protective n...

Benedetto “Ben” Christiano Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1935, in Belleville, New Jersey, to Angelo Christiano and Frances (Pezzino) Christiano.Ben was raised in Belleville and later made his home in Bloomfield, where he resided for most of his life...

Joann DeGisi, 82June 12, 1943 - January 18, 2026Joann DeGisi, 82, of Belleville, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Belleville, Joann touched everyone around her with her kindness, humor, and unshakable optimism.She was predecea...

Vincent P. Connolly (Vinnie), 88 of Bloomfield, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 30, 2025.Born in 1937 to the proud parents of Vincent P. and Minnie Connolly (née Reid), Vinnie was a lifelong resident of Bloomfield and a graduate of Bloomfield High School, Class of 1955. ...

Margaret Mary Hill, born on May 9, 1949 in Newark, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025 in Bridgewater, NJ.Margaret was the beloved daughter of Helen (Eileen) Hill (nee Towey) and Cyril Hill. She grew up with older brothers William P., Edward C., and John J. informing her interest...

Robert A. West, 52, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home.Born on March 31, 1973, Robert was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and a lifelong resident of Bloomfield. In his youth he was an altar server at St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Bloomfield. In 1993, he gr...

Gerardo F. Chanco was called to the Lord on October 23, 2025.Gerry was born on July 9, 1947 in Manila, Philippines, the oldest of 6 children. He moved to the United States in 1972 and worked at Manufacturer’s Hanover Trust while going to Montclair State University for his Bachelor’s Degree. He event...

Alan J. Genuario , 80, of Bloomfield , passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Anna Turco Genuario and the late Ottone “Woody” Genuario.Alan proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard and devoted many years of honorable servi...