Obituaries

Serafina "Sophie" Pisani

Serafina "Sophie" Pisani

Jan 21, 2026

Serafina “Sophie” Pisani, affectionately known to all as “Zizi,” passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old and a lifelong resident of North Plainfield, New Jersey.

Family and friends are welcome to visit on Wednesday, January 28th from 4-8pm in Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home, 22 Craig Place North Plainfield, NJ 07060.

Funeral...

Rigoberto Velasquez Ramirez

Rigoberto Velasquez Ramirez

Jan 16, 2026

Rigoberto Velasquez Ramirez, 58, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026.

Family and friends are welcome to visit on Saturday, January 24th, from 3-7pm in Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home, 22 Craig Place North Plainfield, NJ 07060.

Repatriation services to Honduras is under the care and supervision of Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home, North Plainfield, NJ.

Born in Poterillos,...

Victor A Delgado Galvez

Victor A Delgado Galvez

Jan 14, 2026

Victor Andres Delgado Galvez, 49, of North Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Born in Lima, Peru, he was the beloved son of Oswaldo Delgado Villalba and Teodora Galvez Irazabal.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 11th from 4-8pm in Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home, 22 Craig Place North Plainfield, NJ 07060.

Victor was a loving and...

Rose Marie Del Vecchio

Rose Marie Del Vecchio

Jan 3, 2026

Rose Marie Antoinette DelVecchio, age 82, passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on June 13, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Rose Marie spent most of her childhood and adult life in North Plainfield, New Jersey, where she peacefully passed in her beloved childhood home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmine and...

Mary "Marie" Lucia Dimura

Mary "Marie" Lucia Dimura

Jan 2, 2026

Mary "Marie" Lucia DiMura, 86, of Greenbrook, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.

Born on June 24, 1939, in Plainfield, New Jersey, Marie was a lifelong resident of the community she loved and called home. She was known for her quiet strength, warm heart, and deep devotion to her family.

Marie was a loving mother and grandmother who found...

Antonia Florencia Castro Cordova

Antonia Florencia Castro Cordova

Dec 29, 2025

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Antonia Florencia Castro Córdova, quien partió en paz el 29 de diciembre de 2025, a la edad de 89 años.

Antonia nació el 10 de Mayo de 1936 en Lima, Perú, ciudad que siempre llevó siempre en su corazón. A lo largo de su vida fue un ejemplo de dedicación, fortaleza y amor incondicional....

Angelina DiPaolo Jembrysek

Angelina DiPaolo Jembrysek

Dec 24, 2025

Angelina DiPaolo Jembrysek, 97, of Somerset, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at St. Peter’s Medical Center in Somerset, New Jersey.

Born on January 24, 1928, in Plainfield, New Jersey, Angelina lived a long life shaped by strength, honesty, and love for her family. Even in her later years, she still had all of her senses — along...

Paula "Maricela" DeLeon

Paula "Maricela" DeLeon

Dec 24, 2025

Paula DeLeon, 65, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was a devoted mother of Lizandra Cabrera, Melquiades Cabrera, Augusto Cabrera and loving grandmother whose life centered on her family. She was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for those closest to her. Her home...

Marco A Almache Perez

Marco A Almache Perez

Dec 19, 2025

Marco Antonio Almache Perez, 63, of Dunellen, New Jersey, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Born to the late Antonio Almache Bastidas and Hilda Maria Perez Vinueza, Marco was a devoted son who carried with him strong family values throughout his life. He was known for his quiet strength, humility,...

Ida V. Riccardo

Ida V. Riccardo

Dec 19, 2025

Ida V. Riccardo, 88, of North Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born to the late Pasquale Schirripa and Marianna DeMartino, Ida was raised with strong family values that guided her throughout her life. Ida is predeceased by her husband Bernard Riccardo, Sr. (2006). She was a devoted and loving...

Miguel Angel Castro

Miguel Angel Castro

Nov 25, 2025

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento del señor Miguel Ángel Castro, nacido el 14 de septiembre de 1951 en Arcatao, Chalatenango, El Salvador, quien partió de este mundo dejando un gran vacío en el corazón de su familia y seres queridos.

Sus hijos y toda su familia desean expresar su más sincero agradecimiento a todas las personas que, con su compañía,...

Teresa Ann DeCola

Teresa Ann DeCola

Nov 20, 2025

Teresa Ann DeCola, 66, of South Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2025. Born on March 15, 1959, in Plainfield, NJ, she was the loving daughter of Michael DeCola and Theresa (née Zampella).

Teresa was a woman of quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering loyalty. She cherished the simple joys of life and valued the relationships she built...

Osmin Abarca

Osmin Abarca

Nov 11, 2025

Osmin Abarca, 51, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ.

Born in Ilobasco, Cabañas, El Salvador, Osmin later made his home in Plainfield, where he worked diligently as a landscaper. He was known for his strong work ethic, kind spirit, and the care he brought to everything he did—whether tending to...

Jorge A Melgar Cortez

Jorge A Melgar Cortez

Nov 8, 2025

Jorge Antonio Melgar Cortez, 41, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ.

Born in Chalatenango, El Salvador, Jorge was the beloved son of Jose Cortez and Maria Laura Melgar. He grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work, family, and good food—values that defined his life and the love he...

Luis A Morales, Jr.

Luis A Morales, Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

Luis A. Morales, Jr., 52, of North Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Born in Plainfield, NJ, of proud Guatemalan descent, Luis was the beloved son of Luis A. Morales, Sr. and the late Marta Rodriguez (2016).

Luis was a devoted husband to his cherished wife, Joyce Morales....

Juan C. Rodriguez Arriaga

Juan C. Rodriguez Arriaga

Nov 6, 2025

Juan Carlos Rodriguez Arriaga, 38, of Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025.

He was the devoted son of Fabio and Maria Ines Rodriguez, and the loving nephew of Alicia Arriaga. Juan Carlos was known for his strong work ethic and dedication as a construction worker. He took great pride in his craft and was admired for his reliability,...

John D. Chillemi

John D. Chillemi

Nov 2, 2025

John D. Chillemi, of South Plainfield and most recently of Flemington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. He was the devoted father of Sharon, Heather, and John, and the beloved grandfather of Mikayla.

Born and raised with strong family values, Mr. Chillemi shared a lifelong bond with his siblings — Frank, Nicholas, and Paula — and is now...

Stephen Trapicone

Stephen Trapicone

Oct 29, 2025

Stephen Trapicone, 93, of Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Born on January 9, 1932, Stephen lived a long and meaningful life filled with kindness, humility, and quiet strength.

He was the devoted uncle of Deanna Orellano, Loving brother of Josephine Caruso of Whiting, NJ and Ann Romanoski of North Plainfield with whom he shared a deep and...

Rodrigo Oswaldo Gomez Jerez

Rodrigo Oswaldo Gomez Jerez

Oct 29, 2025

Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Rodrigo Oswaldo Gómez Jerez, residente de la ciudad de Plainfield, NJ, quien partió de este Mundo El 29 de octubre de 2025.

Nacido en Ecuador, Rodrigo fue un hombre trabajador, noble y de gran corazón. Su vida estuvo marcada por el amor hacia su familia, la dedicación al trabajo y los valores que supo...

Julia Medrano

Julia Medrano

Oct 24, 2025

Julia Medrano, 99, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born with a gentle spirit and a heart full of kindness, Julia lived a long and fulfilling life marked by devotion to her loved ones and unwavering strength. She was the beloved and devoted mother of Carmen Morelli,...