Janet McCarthy Obituary
We announce the death of Janet McCarthy in Bloomfield, New Jersey, born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on September 11, 2026. Janet will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet McCarthy to pay them a last tribute.
Janet will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Janet will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Janet’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Alfonso Briante and Geraldine DiDomenico Briante; her sister Santa Briante O'Brien; her husband Raymond McCarthy; her children, Christine Mauro, Joseph Mauro (Angela Mauro) and Carli McCarthy; and her friend DudaFamily.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral & Cremation Service - Halpin (1284 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003). A Mass will be held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Thomas the Apostle Church (60 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Janet's memory to: Neighbor to Neighbor at https://volunteerntnn.org or to Bloomfield Lions Club, 41 Carmer Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109.
