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Rone Funeral Service

Family owned and operated since 1932. A reputation you can trust. This year we are celebrating our 91st year in service. A tradition founded by C. JAMES C. Lic.

Calvin Rone in 1932. Now 3rd generation run, we are proud to maintain and provide the same dignified, trustworthy professional service that was started so many years ago. The Rone Difference

We know there are other funeral homes in the area to choose from. But we also know that families who turn to us during a time of loss, or for pre-arrangement services experience our very high standards of service. These standards include transparency in business practices and service pricing, as well as:
Providing families with well-planned preparations in their time of need. Providing comfortable, soothing surroundings where families and friends can gather to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one. Helping families in our community to preserve longstanding traditions and customs. Offering innovative, truly personalized services and products. Assisting families and individuals make their pre-arrangement plans. We offer professional guidance and personal and specialized attention before, during and after the loss of a loved one. Our reputation for honesty and integrity is very well-known, and it is our most valuable asset.
• Traditional Funerals
• Personalized Funerals
• Memorial and Graveside Services
• Various Cremation Options
• Military Honors for Veterans
We encourage you to contact us to discuss your family’s unique needs. We are confident that we can, and will, do our utmost to meet – and exceed – your expectations and continue the Rone Funeral Service tradition. Our Staff

Our staff at Rone Funeral Service is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal care. We have been serving the community since 1932 and it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night. When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind. Please take a few minutes to get to know our staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional. GERACI
Owner, Funeral Director
NJ Lic. No. 3736

MICHAEL R. DeSTEFANO
Manager, Funeral Director
NJ Lic. No. 4978

NICHOLAS CHAMENKO
Funeral Director
NJ Lic. No. 3510

ALLANA ZORZI
Funeral Director
NJ. No. 5198

12/23/2025

🌳 National Roots Day: Honoring Our Heritage 📜

Today is National Roots Day, a meaningful observance that encourages us to delve into our family history, celebrate our ancestors, and understand the stories that have shaped who we are today.

Understanding our roots gives depth and context to our present lives. The team at Rone Funeral Service recognizes that every family history is a unique, valuable legacy worth exploring and preserving.

We encourage you to connect with your past today—reach out to a relative, or look through old photos and documents!

“Family comes first, and the Christmas season is the ideal time for a traditional holiday like Roots Day, illustrating the significance of family, especially during these times. The festive season is the one time of year in which the whole family comes together, so it is only fitting that ancestral heritage is celebrated during this period. Although the exact origin of this day is unknown, Roots Day has been around for more than 40 years.
The United States of America has welcomed immigrants from all over the world. These settlers changed their names and adopted the local cuisine and customs, just like any other blue-blooded American. Such is the diversity, that the nation has been referred to as a melting pot of cultural assimilation. But as multiculturalism is becoming more and more widespread, we’ll naturally have an interest in our past.
As we learn about our family heritage, we often understand our parents and grandparents better, and even ourselves. National Roots Day celebrates this impulse to dig deeper into our ancestry.
On this day, memories are shared and assembled for a better understanding of our predecessors and their lives. Before these memories fade and the details start to get fuzzy, it is better to have them assembled and linked. The participation of every generation is encouraged in discovering the struggles and accomplishments of our families’ lineages. Stories of each generation whose efforts, successes, and failures have all contributed to shaping us as a person should be documented.”

12/23/2025

🎬 National Christmas Movie Marathon Day! 🍿

Rone Funeral Service encourages everyone to grab the hot cocoa, blankets, and popcorn! Today is the perfect excuse to curl up and enjoy your favorite holiday films, back-to-back.

Christmas movies are a wonderful tradition that brings families together, sparking nostalgia and creating cozy, shared memories year after year. These moments of comfort and togetherness are truly priceless.

“Just like we all start listening to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ in December every year, we all have our favorite Christmas movies that we return to over and over again. It’s such a great way to get festive! Whether it is the mischievous Grinch or the heartwarming stories in ‘Love Actually,’ Christmas movies come packed with warm nostalgia.
Christmas movies have been around for a long time and range over a number of categories from romance to comedy to horror. The world’s first Christmas movie was a silent short made in 1898, titled ‘Santa Claus.’ Directed by George Albert Smith and at just over a minute long, this was the first time that Santa Claus graced the screens. The film was about two children who are eagerly waiting for Santa Claus to make his appearance but are ordered to sleep. During the night, Santa slides down the chimney and leaves presents for the children. With jump cut scenes, double exposure, and superimposition, the short movie was ahead of its time.
A lot of the early Christmas films were short movies. Following a couple of adaptations of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and a few war centered Christmas flicks, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ was a breakthrough Christmas movie in 1946.
Since then, Christmas has been the backdrop for many movies; kids movies like ‘Gremlins,’ the 1990’s blockbuster ‘Home Alone,’ and ‘Elf.’ The choice of what to watch has expanded and you won’t be short of options on National Christmas Movie Marathon Day. Whether your go-to is Elf, Home Alone, A Muppets Christmas Carol, or all three, this is a holiday that is all about putting your feet up and enjoying your favorite Christmas movies back to back.”

12/23/2025

🍪 Celebrating National Pfeffernusse Day! ❄️

Today, we celebrate a distinct and delicious holiday tradition: the Pfeffernusse cookie! These small, spiced gingerbread cookies, coated in sugar, are an enduring symbol of European holiday baking.

The unique aroma and taste of these traditional sweets often evoke strong feelings of home and heritage. Rone Funeral Service recognizes the powerful role these culinary traditions play in connecting families and preserving sweet, lasting memories during the holidays.

We hope you enjoy a few of these festive, spicy treats today!

“National Pfeffernusse Day is celebrated on December 23, every year. The day is dedicated to the tasty cookie called Pfeffernuss (plural, Pfeffernusse). This spice delicacy is believed to have originated in Germany, but it is also very popular in Denmark and the Netherlands. It is a holiday treat that has been an integral part of Yuletide celebrations like St. Nicholas Day and Christmas. National Pfeffernusse Day is a day to make your own Pfeffernusse and enjoy the tasty delicacy with friends and family.”

12/23/2025

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12/22/2025

Happy National Short Person Day

Rone Funeral Service celebrates all the wonderful individuals who happen to be shorter in stature! Today is National Short Person Day, a great reminder that great things come in all shapes and sizes, and every person contributes something unique and valuable to our world.

We encourage everyone to appreciate the diversity and unique qualities that make each member of our community special.

We wish you all a wonderful, height-inclusive day!

“Great things come in small packages”, National Short Person Day is on December 22. Whether you’re tall and have short people in your life, or you yourself are short, it’s a time to celebrate. On this day, own your shortness and have fun with the short people in your life.”

12/22/2025

🍪 Happy National Cookie Exchange Day! 🎁

Today is all about celebrating the joy of baking, sharing, and receiving a wonderful variety of homemade treats! Cookie exchanges are a beautiful holiday tradition that connect friends and families.

The entire team at Rone Funeral Service understands that sharing simple, warm traditions like these helps build community and create lasting, sweet memories.

We hope you enjoy this festive day filled with delicious cookies and good company!

“December 22 is National Cookie Exchange Day and the glorious occasion when festively-decorated cookie tins and boxes appear at cookie exchange parties. It’s a classic celebration where the host throws a holiday party for family and friends, to which everyone brings delicious homemade cookies to share around. The toughest decision is which cookies to take. Wintertime classics like thumbprint jam cookies or gingerbread are always festive, but since this day celebrates all cookies, go ahead and add in some funfetti cookies or lemon squares!”

12/22/2025

📜 Honoring Heritage: Forefathers' Day

Today is Forefathers' Day, commemorating the enduring spirit, sacrifice, and determination of the first settlers who landed in Plymouth in 1620.

It's a day to reflect on the foundations laid by those who came before us—the stories, values, and traditions passed down through generations that shape who we are today.

At Rone Funeral Service, we are deeply committed to helping families honor their own unique heritage and legacy. Just as we remember the courage of our forefathers, we help you preserve and celebrate the memory of your loved ones, ensuring their unique stories continue to inspire future generations.

Take a moment today to reflect on your own family history and the legacies you cherish.

“Every year, the anniversary of the first pilgrims landing on the shores of North America is observed on Forefathers’ Day on December 22 (unless it occurs on a Sunday, in which case Forefathers’ Day is celebrated on December 23). Although the forefathers landed in America on December 21, the anniversary was accidentally marked as December 22 when the Gregorian calendar was adopted. It is definitely worth celebrating the journey of the first pilgrims who sailed across the ocean in search of a better life and ultimately launched one of the superpower countries of the world. Few things are more important to Americans than heritage. Remembering where you come from, and how hard you’ve worked to get where you are, are all integral parts of the concept of the American dream.”

12/21/2025

☀️ Look on the Bright Side Day! ✨

Rone Funeral Service recognizes the power of a positive perspective. Today is "Look on the Bright Side Day," a gentle reminder that even when circumstances are challenging, seeking out the good can make a profound difference.

Finding the 'bright side' doesn't mean ignoring difficulty; it means focusing our energy on hope, gratitude, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

We encourage you to share a simple moment of gratitude in the comments below! 👇

“While it may be the shortest day of the year, people all over the world celebrate the winter solstice, so this can be seen as something happy to take away from the event. Various cultures and religions have made it a special occasion for ages. The shortest day and longest night of the year have inspired mystical celebrations, both old and new, in anticipation of the sun’s return. That’s something beautiful and optimistic to take away from this time.
December is generally a festive month throughout the world. There’s Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and of course, Christmas, as well as the impending New Year. But the winter solstice is another reason to celebrate in December, which is on the same day as Look On The Bright Side Day. It’s nothing new. Humans may have observed the winter solstice as early as the Neolithic period — the last part of the Stone Age, beginning in about 10,200 B.C.
Ancient Romans held several celebrations around the time of the winter solstice. Saturnalia, a holiday in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture, was a week-long celebration in the days leading up to the winter solstice. The ancient Norsemen of Scandinavia celebrated Yule from the winter solstice through January, always hopefully looking for the return of the sun. The Inca Empire paid homage to the sun god Inti at a winter solstice celebration called ‘Inti Raymi’.
In China, Dongzhi is celebrated with family gatherings, a big meal, and delicious rice-flour balls called tang yuan. It marks the end of the harvest and has its roots in the concept of yin and yang — after the solstice, the darkness of winter will begin to be balanced with the light of the sun. At Stonehenge, modern-day revelers witness the magical occurrence of the sun rising through the stones. And in Pakistan, the Kalasha people celebrate the winter solstice or ‘Choimus’ with a colorful swirl of traditional dance, food, and prayer dance.
Today, on Look On The Bright Side Day, take something beautiful out of these cultural and ancient traditions during the shortest day of the year and try to be optimistic. After all, the sun will come again!”

12/21/2025

Remembering Young Voices for a Better World 🕊️

Today, we honor the profound legacies of Anne Frank and Samantha Smith, two remarkable young girls whose lives—though brief and lived decades apart—continue to teach us invaluable lessons about humanity, peace, and the enduring power of the written word.

The stories of both Anne and Samantha inspire us to embrace understanding, seek connection, and champion goodwill in our communities and across the world. Their lives remind us that the human spirit, even in the darkest times, is a force for light.

At Rone Funeral Service, we are continually inspired by lives well-lived, and we encourage everyone to reflect on the legacies of these two young women today. Let their courage motivate us to build a more compassionate and peaceful future.

“Anne Frank was a Jewish girl whose writings in her diary — “The Diary of a Young Jewish Girl” — impacted generations. Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 12, 1929, to Otto and Ruth Frank. The Frank family fled N**i Germany and settled in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Netherlands, however, was seized by the N**is in 1942. As a result, the entire family was forced into hiding and was surviving by hiding at the back of Frank’s company. That was when Anne wrote her diary.
Later in 1944, betrayal split her family apart, and the Germans forced them into hard labor under brutal conditions in concentration camps. Her father was the only family member to survive and he was also the one who discovered Anne’s diary. This diary became a book of hope and courage for many worldwide.
Samantha Smith was the daughter of an instructor of college literature and a social worker, Jane Goshorn Smith. She was born on June 29, 1972. When she was only ten years old, she wrote a letter to Yuri Andropov, who was the leader of the Soviet Union. In the letter, Samantha sought to understand the cause of the cold war between the United States and the Soviet Union. Although the letter was published in the Soviet newspaper, “Pravda,” she did not receive a response from Andropov.
On April 26, 1983, she received a letter from Andropov in which he answered all of the young girl’s queries. An invitation to the Soviet Union was also included in the response. Her ability to write made her a valuable asset in peacekeeping deployments. People started this day to have Anne and Samantha on postage stamps.”

12/21/2025

🕯️ National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day 🕊️

As the season turns to its darkest and coldest point, we observe National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day. This is a day to honor the lives of those who have passed away while experiencing homelessness.

This observance compels us to recognize the humanity and inherent dignity of every person in our community and to recommit ourselves to compassionate service. The entire team at Rone Funeral Service stands for kindness and remembrance on this important day.

We encourage everyone to support local initiatives that provide warmth, shelter, and hope to those in need during the winter months.

“National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day is commemorated each year on December 21, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night of the year. Since the holiday began in 1990, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council have sponsored this day to call attention to the plight of the country’s homeless population. It’s also a day to encourage the public to act on their behalf.”

12/21/2025

😜 Happy Humbug Day! Take a Deep Breath ☕

Rone Funeral Service knows the holiday season is wonderful, but we also know it can be a little exhausting! Today is officially Humbug Day, a fun, tongue-in-cheek observance that gives everyone permission to take a moment and step away from the holiday hustle.

It's okay to feel overwhelmed. We encourage you to prioritize peace over perfection today. Take five minutes, relax, and save your cheer for later.

May you find a moment of quiet serenity amidst the holiday frenzy!

“Humbug Day, also known as National Humbug Day, comes up every December 21. It is a holiday that allows you to cast off your frustrations before Christmas. Because the pressures of the festive season can get to us all, it is important that we all get a day to vent out all our frustrations. Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy, Humbug Day affords everyone 12 free humbugs. Things can get chaotic during the holidays, that’s why this day was created to help people cope with the stress and challenges.”

12/21/2025

❄️ Welcoming the Light: Happy Winter Solstice

Today marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.

This moment often symbolizes reflection, quiet contemplation, and the promise of renewal. Even in the deepest darkness, we find solace in knowing that the light will soon return, growing stronger with each passing day.

At Rone Funeral Service, we understand that grief can feel like a long, dark night. We are here to offer support, compassion, and the help you need to find the flicker of hope and comfort that will carry you toward the returning light.

May you find peace and warmth this evening as we turn toward the sun's slow return.

“The Winter Solstice marks the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere), all thanks to the tilt of the earth. In many cultures, the day is a day of feasting and celebration, but even if you’re totally agnostic, you can still find a reason to rejoice, because after today, you’ll see gradually shorter nights and longer days, which means you can look forward to the emergence of spring.”

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