“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.
The Belleville resident earned awards such as the World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and two Bronze Stars.
The Essex County resident was a teacher at John H. Walker Middle School in Nutley.
The Belleville resident was a VFW-Post 493 member and mechanical engineer for Gentape Corporation of Bloomfield.
Carmine Prezioso Jr. was owner of Prezioso and Sons Butchers in Belleville.
Belleville native George Delmarmo Jr. was 79-years-old.
Belleville resident Angela Linfante was 84-years-old.
The Belleville resident was a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran Church and an avid bowler at Brunswick Lanes.
Marcia Worth-Baker wrote for Patch, The New York Times, NJ Monthly And The Village Green.
The owner of Dickie Dee's Italian Style Hot Dogs was 88.
The lifelong Belleville resident, teacher and coach was 72.
The Essex County zoo bids a sad farewell to its beloved pig.
Price, 69, was a nationally recognized figure who served as the official historian of the City of Newark.
Mother and grandmother passed away Saturday.