Joseph Torre Of Union, Business Owner And Avid Sports Fan
Joseph Torre, a lifelong Union resident, died suddenly on Sunday at home.
Born in Summit, he played Little League in Union and attended Union High School. An avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, he loved going to Yankees games with his father, the late Joseph W. Torre. He also enjoyed relaxing at home and spending time with his family.
A self-employed business person, he owned JT Detailing.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy J. (nee Rummel) Torre; a sister, Tina Ferreira and her husband Michael; and another sister, Cheryl Calabrese and her husb…
Marco M. Giasullo, 31, Scotch Plains Native Who Loved Golf, Playing Guitar
Funeral services are planned later this week for Marco M. Giasullo, who died suddenly on June 8.
A Dover resident, Marco grew up in Scotch Plains and was a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, where he was a pitcher for the varsity baseball team. After earning an economics degree from the University of Rhode Island he worked in the banking industry in Rhode Island and in New Jersey.
An avid fan of the New York Yankees, Marco also loved to play golf. He played guitar and loved to mix music on his computer.
He is survived by his father, Robert Giasullo, and his wife, Teresa Paren…
John Vontobel Of Stamford, Lover Of Motorcycles, Classic Cars, Bowling, Dies At 67
An area landscaper from Stamford whose many passions included rock and vinyl records, classic cars, motorcycles, and bowling, has died.
John M. Vontobel died Thursday, June 6 at age 67.
Born April 9, 1952, he was the son of the late George (Ed) Vontobel and Marion O'Leary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his brothers Bobby, Ned, Jerry, and Bill.
He was a successful self-employed landscape in and around Stamford.
Vontobel was a collector of vinyl record, a New York Yankees fan, member of the Small Town Hustlers pool team with his son Mike and a regular on bowling …
