Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo

01/29/2026

Preplanning your funeral is one of the most caring gifts you can give your family, yet myths about cost, flexibility, and inclusion often hold people back.
Let’s clear the air. Our latest blog is designed to help you make an informed choice with confidence.

Read it here: https://www.grillofuneralservices.com/resources/our-blog/top-three-myths-about-preplanning

01/28/2026

Roxanne Soto, 57, of Elizabeth, N.J., passed away on January 26, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. at Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, N.J. A Catholic Prayer Service will be offered a...

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01/28/2026

Meet Grillo: Licensed Funeral Director and Pre-Planning Specialist Ron Mowad has spent more than three decades specialising in advance funeral planning. As a Certified Preplanning Consultant, he guides families in making thoughtful decisions about funeral, cemetery, and cremation arrangements ahead of time, providing clarity and peace of mind.

A past President of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, Ron is active in the Union community through the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, and Holy Spirit Church.

Ron and his wife, Mary, live in Pennsylvania and enjoy road trips and time with their grandchildren.

With the new year beginning, Ron encourages families to consider the benefits of preplanning—an invaluable way to ease future stress and ensure your wishes are known.

Learn more about Ron: https://www.grillofuneralservices.com/about/staff/detail?staffId=66870

01/27/2026

Alcinda Leite Brito-Santos, 66 of Jersey City, entered into rest on January 18, 2026.

A complete obituary is pending.

Visitation on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cremation will take place privately.

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01/26/2026

Irene Naomi Thomas, 82 of Newark, entered into rest on January 18, 2026 at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livington.

A complete obituary is forth coming.

Visitation will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 9am to 11am at Union Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Li...

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01/26/2026

When you think about your end-of-life arrangements, what do you envision? Put your final wishes in writing with our easy-to-use online preplanning form. Visit our website to get started: https://www.grillofuneralservices.com/planning/preplan-online

01/24/2026

Grief isn’t something to overcome—it’s something to carry, and in time, to understand. Today, we recognize the strength it takes to live with loss and the quiet resilience found in healing.

01/23/2026

Brian J. Samila, 67 of Union, entered into rest on January 15, 2026.

A complete obituary is pending.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Union Funeral Home.
Parastas prayers will take place at 7:30 p.m.

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Trusted funeral and cremation services in Bloomfield & Union NJ. Call today to get started.

01/21/2026

Grillo Funeral Services proudly unites two historic and trusted funeral homes under one local brand — Levandoski-Grillo Funeral Home in Bloomfield and Union Funeral Home - Lytwyn & Grillo in Union, NJ.

While both locations remain active and distinct, their shared commitment to compassionate, personalized care and independent ownership means you receive service focused on your needs — not corporate profits.

Learn more here: https://www.grillofuneralservices.com/about/about-us

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a voice for justice, unity, and peace. His vision continues to inspire us to care for one another with compassion and respect.

01/18/2026