The music world is mourning the death of Connie Francis, who grew up in Essex County.
Grolimond served as a town inspector, a school board trustee, a planning board member and chair of the Belleville Historic Commission.
Belleville Mayor: “A trailblazer in many respects, it seems almost fitting that we bid her farewell on International Women's Day.”
“We need more Billy Escotts in the world.”
The Belleville Historical Society will hold the annual event at St. Peter's Church in Belleville and Glendale Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Anthony Di Petta’s remains were recently recovered decades after he died in combat. A procession on Tuesday will honor his memory.
Frances J. Klotz, 83, of Nutley, passed away on April 16.
Danny Rafferty’s commitment to the kids of Belleville “will always live on,” the town’s recreation department stated.
Bill Pitman, an Essex County native, served as a session musician in the legendary Wrecking Crew of the 1960s and 1970s.
Watch a video tribute to 11 Vietnam veterans from Belleville who lost their lives.
“We cannot put into words how important Danny was to the Recreation Department and children of this town.”
Donald Richard Kramer was born in Newark, lived in Nutley and had deep Essex County ties.
A “true Irish gentleman” has passed away, leaving a hole in the hearts of the Nutley community.
Strumolo, a retired police captain, was also a longtime realtor. He was born in Newark, raised in Belleville and moved to Bloomfield.
“To see all these people here, he would have been touched.”
For National Police Week, the Belleville Police Department offered tribute to several of its officers who “paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
Belleville lost a true “Jersey Boy” in DeVito, a member of the Four Seasons and an “all-around good man.”
James “Jim” Messina, the former mayor of Belleville known for his dedicated service to the township, has passed away. He was 72.
Maria LaBadia, 62, brought “warmth, pride and smiles” to her neighbors in Nutley.
Frank Minichini served Belleville from 1998 to 2013. He’ll be missed, his peers wrote.
A former councilman in Belleville will be remembered for his "wonderful acts of kindness." A celebration of his life is planned for Feb. 29.
Every veteran’s grave at Belleville's three cemeteries was honored as part of Wreaths Across America Day.
Greengrove, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was dedicated to preserving local history. She passed away at the age of 87.
Former Belleville Mayor Raymond Kimble was “respected by friend and foe, regardless of political affiliation,” a colleague said.
Medal of Honor recipient and Belleville native Henry Svehla will have a local post office dedicated in his memory.
Peter C. Scarpelli, a lifelong Nutley resident, served on a plethora of key local offices and made an indelible mark in his community.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former “Masterpiece Theatre” host Russell Baker once fondly recalled Belleville’s “big grassy lawns.”
Ten years ago on Sept. 6, 2008, Belleville Police Officer Kenneth Santucci was killed in the line of duty during a traffic crash.
The Belleville Historical Society is promoting the flying of the flag across the township for Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Fred Stockham.
When the revamped memorial is unveiled on May 28, it will represent the “proper ceremony that they were never given,” a Nutley FF says.
Official: “Carmen personified what it meant to give back to the community.”
Keith Jaret – the owner and chef of Jaret’s Stuffed Cupcakes in Nutley – passed away at the age of 62.
New Jersey has lost one of its most beloved wiseguys.
Nutley EMS veteran Michael Rossi Jr. passed away while on-duty, authorities say. Listen to a touching “final call” in his memory here.
Was your life enriched by meeting Megan Longo Villanella? Here’s how you can help the N.J. mother’s family cope with her loss.
The Belleville resident was a member of the Jersey City Fire Department, Engine Company No. 6.
The Belleville resident was the owner and contractor of John Osorio Contracting Company for many years.
The Belleville native was a supervisor and secretary for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office in Newark for 33 years.
The Newark resident was active with Nutley VFW Post 493.
The lifelong Belleville resident was a member of the Belleville Political and Social Club.