Archdiocese of Newark obituaries — April 2023
We remember and pray for our dearly departed clergy and men and women religious whose Masses of Christian Burial were held in April:
Deacon Edward A. Campanella
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Deacon Edward A. Campanella Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. John the Apostle Church in Clark, N.J.
Deacon Campanella entered eternal rest on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Deacon Campanella was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Dominick and Lucy (Siciliano) Campanella.
He has been a member of the Roman Catholic Clergy as an ordained Permanent Deacon since 1999. He was assigned to St. John the Apostle Church, Linden, N.J,. as a Pastoral Associate, where “Deacon Ed” was a minister of Charity, Word, and Sacrament. He also moderated a Catholic Divorce and Separated Support Group and the Men’s Oasis Group. He conducted baptisms and witnessed wedding and funeral services, which included wakes, funerals outside of Mass, and burial services. Deacon Campanella was also a Third Order Secular Franciscan and a former Advocate on the Archdiocesan Marriage Tribunal of Newark, as well as the Editor of the DeacoNews, an Archdiocesan Newsletter for Permanent Deacons. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
As a member of the Roman Catholic Newark Archdiocesan Prison Ministry for the past 10 year, he has conducted communion services at Talbot Hall in Kearny, and at Eastern State, ADTC, and at the committed unit in Avenel, in support of the Metuchen Diocese Prison outreach. He was also involved in Spiritual Direction for the Kenosis prison ministry.
Deacon Campanella has worked 45+ years in Imaging Science. Areas of this imaging career have included: Instructing (College Laboratory level and Military), Photographic Film Technical Services, Research, Product Development, Sales Engineering, Marketing, Product Management and Business Development. He worked for The State University of NY at Farmingdale NY, The US Army Intelligence School, Chemco Photoproducts, Rolor Manufacturing, Macbeth Instruments, Polychrome Corporation, Kodak-Polychrome Graphics, and most recently National Graphic Supply.
Deacon Campanella is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Mary Ann (Devlin) Campanella; his devoted children, Laura Campanella; Maria Campanella and her husband Jason Rodriguez; Peter Campanella and his partner Lori Marcus; Lewis Haskell and his wife Elizabeth; and Debbie Haskell. His cherished grandchildren, Tina Marie, Lewis, Emma, Abigail, Stefanie and Dylan; his sister, Joan Pizzutiello; his sister-in-law Patricia Campanella and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Dr. Richard G. Campanella.
Father Frank J. McNulty
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Father Frank J. McNulty on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Roseland, N.J.
Father McNulty passed away on April 2, 2023.
He began his life in Bayonne, N.J., and was baptized in St. Henry’s Church. He graduated from St. Henry’s Parish School and shortly thereafter moved to Roselle with his family. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 1944. From there he went on to Seton Hall University and then Immaculate Conception Seminary. He received a Licentiate from Catholic University (S.T.L.) and later was awarded a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)
He was ordained by Bishop James McNulty in June of 1952 and assigned to St. Aloysius in Jersey City. He taught Religion in the parish school, St. Aloysius High School. and St. Dominic’s Academy. Father was the Athletic Director of the parish high school and the head of Sodality. Ten years later the archbishop sent him to Catholic University in Washington, D.C. to study Theology, get a Doctorate, and teach in the Seminary. He taught there for 18 years and was heavily influenced by Vatican II.
Father traveled the country updating priests and lay people, giving retreats, and serving the church well beyond New Jersey. He wrote two books, a host of magazine articles, and had several series of tapes. Father McNulty spoke often about the importance of truly listening to one another, faith, and kindness. He was a Charter Member of the Priest Senate and elected Vice President of that group. He was Newark’s first Vicar for Priests after polling the clergy in the Archdiocese for names. He served two terms on an important National Committee “Priestly Life and Ministry.”
As his term as a Vicar was coming to an end, he was given a pastorate at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Roseland. He took it on with zest, zeal, and compassion. At this same time, he served as Chaplain for the Roseland Police Department. Father McNulty was an eloquent speaker and was chosen by the United States Bishops to represent the Priests of the United States in an address to Pope John Paul II in a structured dialogue. This was his most cherished memory and earned him recognition as The Person of the Week Award from Peter Jennings on ABC World News Tonight.
After nine years in Roseland, Father McNulty retired from the Pastorate and continued his ministry in St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Summit, N.J. While there, he often offered Eucharist for faculty and students at Oak Knoll School. In 2010, he was instrumental in starting Sacred Heart Summer Fun Camp in conjunction with Oak Knoll School. This camp is still going strong and serves underserved children from Jersey City.
Additionally, he was the Chaplain of the Seton Hall University Men’s Basketball Team for 10 years. His impact on the team was recognized with his induction into the Seton Hall University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. Father McNulty earned recognition for his priestly works throughout his life. Most notably he was named Irishman of the Year, Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament’s Evening of Gratitude Award, UNICO Citizen of the Year and the Caldwell College President’s Award.
Father McNulty lived during his retirement years at the Monsignor Kelly Residence in Caldwell. He celebrated Mass there and at Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell. He truly enjoyed the camaraderie and daily life with his fellow priests while in residence there. Most recently, Father McNulty lived at The Cliffs at Eagle Rock, West Orange, and continued his ministry by serving Christmas Eve Mass, performing sacraments for other residents, and giving spiritual talks to the community.
Father McNulty was forward-thinking, relevant, and interested in learning more, no matter the topic. He made everyone he met feel seen, heard, and important. He loved theater, reading, sports, and traveling. He was a devoted friend and cherished his lifelong friendships. “Uncle Frank,” as he was called by his adoring nieces and nephews, loved his family beyond measure. He was each one’s biggest fan and supporter. He shared every joy with his family and officiated countless baptisms, communions, and weddings for family members and dear friends. Frank is survived by his sister Joan Sauer, his brother-in-law Terence Carolan, his nieces Mary Kay (Allen) Pascullo, Kelly (Robert) McDermott, and Colleen Carolan, and his nephew Brian (Marion) Carolan. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Betty McNulty, his sister Mary Carolan, his brother-in-law, Art Sauer, and his nephew, Peter Sauer. Frank is also survived by his grandnieces and nephews, Timothy, Kevin, Ryan and Erin Pascullo, Shannon, Kaitlyn and Riley McDermott and Jack, Meghan, and Catherine Carolan.
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