Christopher "Big Gravy" Settle
, New Jersey
Christopher “Big Gravy” Settle was born on May15,1980, in Newark NJ, to Janice Settle and Claude Peters. On March 13, 2026 Chris peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and unforgettable memories.Big Gravy was raised and educated in Newark New Jersey and attended Malcolm X Shabazz High School, where he proudly represented the Bulldogs. He had a passion for talking sports and cooking, later attending and graduating from culinary school. Some of his favorite dishes were pasta salad and chicken wings.He worked for several years at SMS fashions in Newark where he built lasting friendships and bonds that extend far beyond the workplace. His last place of employment was with Wisdom Security, where he proudly served as a guard for the South Orange-Maplewood School District. Chris had a natural gift for bringing people together, his presence alone could turn any moment into something special.A man of…
Johnnie Maurice Carswell
, New Jersey
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Dievola Etienne
, New Jersey
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Marie Jacobsen
, New Jersey
Marie Jacobsen nee Fresco of Maplewood NJ passed away peacefully on March 29 2026 at the age of 85. The visitation will be held at Preston Funeral Home 153 South Orange Ave. South Orange NJ on Monday April 6th from 48pm and on Tuesday April 7th from 900945AM followed by a funeral service on Tuesday April 7th at 10am at Preston Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Union NJ. Marie was born in Newark NJ the daughter of Rose nee Ghiretti and Carmen Fresco. A graduate of West Side High School in 1958 she had After dedicating many years to caring for her home and family as a homemaker Marie later brought that same sense of commitment and reliability into the workforce. She went on to build a meaningful career in the banking industry taking on a variety of roles where she was known for her strong…
Jr. Henry Stephenson
, New Jersey
June 9, 1971
was born on June 10 1971 to Phyllis Delores Alvarez and Henry Stephenson Sr. in Brooklyn NY. In 1989 he graduated from Wingate High School in Brooklyn NY. He then started taking courses at City University of New York Borough of Manhattan Community College but soon willingly decided to forgo his education to begin his illustrious career with the NY Transit Authority as a Specialist Operator where he worked for 32 years. succumbed to a hard fought battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Cancer may have won the battle but the ultimate victory belongs to God. was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Delores Alvarez aunts Francis Quinones Alice Vinson and Earnestine Johnson and uncles Robert L. Mathis George L.Mathis Freddie Mathisand Donald R. Mathis. is survived by his wife Cassandra son Mateo Stephenson daughter Madyson Edwards brother Troy Stephenson Troy Stephenson Jr. Brandon Stephenson Kyle Stephenson and Lauren Stephenson aunts Mrs.…
Merzelie Cherilus
, New Jersey
March 12, 2026
passed away on March 13 2026. She was born on September 11 1951 in Desdune Haiti to the late Merzlas Cherilus JeanBaptist and the late Selina Dorvil. lived a life deeply rooted in love family and faith. She was an entrepreneur who traveled throughout various towns in Haiti selling goods and building connections within her community. She displayed a drive that came not from formal education but from faith determination and an unshakable will to provide. She carried the warmth of her homeland with her throughout every step of her journey. During this time she met Leon Milfort. Together they had three children their first child sadly passed away and they were later blessed with two sons Ezechiel Milfort and Daniel Milfort. faith was the foundation of everything she did. Her unwavering belief in God carried her through every season of life and served as a light she generously shared…
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