Besides serving on Fanwood's Council, Higgins was a military veteran, minor league baseball player and a 25-year employee of NJ Transit.
Kai Len Kwan, known as "Jack Lee" to his customers, served the community for nearly 50 years until his retirement in 2018.
Alphonse Fantini had twice served as a grand marshal for the Scotch Plains Memorial Day parade.
Dave Cilio, 52, taught physical education and health for 18 years and was also a proud Army veteran. He died of a heart attack last week.
The visitation will be on Wednesday and funeral mass on Thursday for Robert Kruthers, 94, of Fanwood.
Robert Kruthers, 94, who died early on Saturday morning, provided volunteer service in ways that have touched three generations.
Kenneth P. Blom "Ken", 59, of Scotch Plains worked with the Fanwood Department of Public Works for the past 20 years.
Services for 22-year-old Justin "JJ" Cunningham will be held on Friday. A memorial scholarship has also been set up in his honor.
"May God bless you Malcolm and thank you for your service to this nation and a lifetime commitment to our state," Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Malcolm Nettingham​ of Scotch Plains​ died on Monday. He was one of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black military aviators.
Visitation will be held Friday for Kristen Leary​, 29, of North Plainfield, who was "fiercely independent" and known for her "bright smile."
Visitation will be held on Thursday for beloved 12-year-old Jeremy Maraj who is remembered by his smile and positive attitude.
The 2nd grade Mountainside teacher, Meghan Crilly, died after being hit in Linden. Police continue to search for the wanted car.
Sal S. Vella, 64 would strike up a conversation with just about anyone he would meet and loved cooking Sunday dinners for his family.
​Susan Charlotte Potok was en route to class at Union County College during a severe storm when live wires fell on her car.
Carolyn S. McCullough, 101, formerly of Scotch Plains died Sunday, May 8
Funeral services for Tyler Devaney will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m.
Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22, was buried next to her mother, Whitney Houston, on Monday.
Stephen Weekes, the driver of a fatal 100 mph crash in Warren Township, and his 9-year-old son, Anthony Weekes, were laid to rest together.
Recent obituaries from central New Jersey.
Recent obituaries in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
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Recent obituaries in Union County.