Catherine Nardella of Bloomfield was among nearly 3,000 people who died in the September 11 attacks. She was 40-years-old.
Lucas was a trailblazing nurse who integrated several hospitals in the 1950s and 1960s. She was also a popular Election Day poll worker.
The room where Joseph Raimo once worked to safeguard his neighbors is now adorned with a memorial wall in his honor.
The Bloomfield resident and Pompton Plains native ran his beloved comic book shop for 35 years, making “deep and meaningful friendships.”
Bloomfield-based Westbridge Academy is among those celebrating the life of its founder, who has roots in Newark, West Orange and Livingston.
Although they served more than 100 years apart, William Mertz and James Peri share a common place in the hearts of the Bloomfield community.
William F. Mertz, died in 1915 while trying to arrest a murder suspect. James Peri died in 2021 from COVID-19 complications.
The proud founder and owner of Cox Technologies, which specialized in IT consulting, has passed away at the age of 69.
A former Bloomfield police officer who died of COVID-19 just months after retiring was among those remembered at an annual Blue Mass.
Bloomfield Police Department: James Peri was a devoted father and husband, as well as a "very special friend to so many."
Candace Straight, a Bloomfield native and "daughter of Essex County," carved out a legacy as a powerful Republican fundraiser.
Benny Christiano served Bloomfield with “Bravery, Pride and Dedication” for 26 years until his retirement in December 2020.
The Bloomfield Police Department offered a message of condolence for John “Jack” McNiff, who passed away at the age of 81.
Denise Dorey was originally from Orange and lived in Bloomfield before passing away at the age of 67 in Montclair.
More details were revealed as a stunned NJ community is mourning the death of a standout, celebrated athlete whose triumphs touched many.
Essex County native Daniel Smith was 27-years-old when he died doing what he loved best… protecting and serving his community.
A longtime educator, community activist and member of the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed away: Lebby Jones.
It’s been more than a century since he was killed in the line of duty, but the Bloomfield PD still remembers Detective William Mertz.
Bloomfield lost a longtime member of its nonprofit community when former United Way Executive Director Ida Pafundi passed away.
New Jersey lost one of its most beloved running icons, Tom Fleming, when he suffered a heart attack while coaching at a meet, officials say.
Newark detective Tyrell Wheeler, a Bloomfield resident, husband and father, passed away. No foul play is suspected, police say.
The Bloomfield native was a BHS graduate, PAWS supporter and an active member of the Junior League of Montclair.
The former Essex County resident was also the founder and director of the Boy's and Girl's Club of Bloomfield.
The former Bloomfield resident was a local Boy Scout master and “likely knew almost everyone in town by name,” according to his obituary.
The Essex County resident was an accomplished singer and active in the Montclair Music Club and Bloomfield Civic Chorus.
The former Bloomfield resident was a VFW-Post 493 member and mechanical engineer for Gentape Corporation.
The former Bloomfield resident and retired police lieutenant was 62-years-old.
Former Bloomfield resident George Delmarmo Jr. was 79-years-old.
The Bloomfield resident was a longtime parishioner at Bloomfield Presbyterian Church.
The former Bloomfield resident was the founder and chairman of Fidelity Paper and Supply Corporation.
Born in Newark, the active Essex County volunteer grew up in Bloomfield and lived in Verona for 42 years.
The 26-year-old Bloomfield resident received awards for his writing while at Montclair State University.
The longtime Essex County resident was active in several community organizations in Bloomfield.
Marcia Worth-Baker wrote for Patch, The New York Times, NJ Monthly And The Village Green.
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.
Golden graduated from Montclair High School in 2013; he was a student and football player at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Aguilar was born in Newark and worked at Automatic Switch in Florham Park.
Services will be held Friday at O'Boyle's Funeral Home.
Mother of eight died on New Year’s Day.