White Family Reunion 2026 · Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Reconnect · Celebrate · Remember
The Gathering
Join Roberta and Luis at their home in Upper Montclair — just 12 miles west of New York City — for a day of food, laughter, lawn games, and memories.
410 Grove Street, Upper Montclair, NJ. A big front porch, backyard patio, and a grill — the perfect backdrop for a summer reunion. Rain or shine.
Please arrive anytime after 10 AM. Food and drinks will be flowing all day. Count on burgers and dogs on the grill as well as fish, vegan burgers and grilled veggies. We will have all the classic salads and sides with a variey of pies for dessert. Let's aim for Family Circle at 1 PM !
We suggest a contribution of $25 per person to help offset costs.
Horseshoes and bocce on the front lawn. Bring your competitive spirit — or just pull up a lawn chair.
Easy access from Newark Airport and Newark Penn Station (Amtrak). We're happy to help arrange pickups. Parking available on-site and nearby.
Optional before and after events are being planned Check the Events section in a few days to see the options and let us know your interest!
The FIFA World Cup begins June 13 at nearby MetLife Stadium. Book lodging early — prices and availability will tighten significantly as that date approaches.
Reserve Your Place
Add everyone in your group — we collect each person's name individually so the whole family can see who's coming. One form per submission.
Attendance
Who's coming
Questions? Email us at rglaser2@gmail.com
Where to Stay
We've researched the best nearby hotels across a range of budgets, with June 6 prices. Honestly, World Cup proximity is pushing rates up — the Best Western in Fairfield at $140 is a genuine standout. All recommended hotels have a 7 of 10 rating or higher on Booking.com. Book soon! Click on the icons on the lodging map below to see details, including distance from our home and reservation links on Booking.com
In Montclair & West Orange — Closest to the Reunion
Fairfield & Wayne — Good Value, ~7–11 Miles
Paramus & Kenilworth — Further Out, Strong Value
Parsippany, Whippany & Morris Plains — Extended-Stay & Full-Service, ~20–25 Miles
Newark Airport — For Fly-In Guests, ~15 Miles
All prices are estimates for June 6, 2026 and will vary. The Parsippany/Whippany/Morris Plains cluster is notably more affordable because it is further from MetLife Stadium — a good option if you don't mind the extra drive.
Airbnb & VRBO: There are short-term rental options in and around Montclair, though prices on June 6 are elevated due to the World Cup. We're happy to help individual cousins search for the right fit — just reach out to us directly at rglaser2@gmail.com.
Lodging Map
All hotels plotted relative to 410 Grove St. Click any pin for details.
Explore
We're building out two curated maps — local Montclair favorites and the family heritage sites in Paterson where Irma's story began. Both are works in progress and will grow over the coming weeks.
Our favorite local spots — restaurants, gardens, museums, and things to do. More pins being added weekly.
Key family-related sites in Paterson, NJ — Irma's birthplace and the community that shaped our family. Walking tour details coming soon.
Weekend Schedule
We're planning optional events around the main reunion. We will post these options in the next few days so you can let us know what interests you so we can plan accordingly!
TBD — details to follow. We're exploring options for a visit to key family heritages sites in Paterson 15 minutes from our home, a tail gate for afternoon snacks and possibly a happy hour !
The main event! 410 Grove Street, Upper Montclair. 10:00 AM onwards. Food, drinks, lawn games, music, and family. This is the one — don't miss it.
Sunday TBD — details to follow.
Have Your Say
We'll be adding interactive polls here soon — for food preferences, playlist suggestions, and more. Check back in the coming days!
Coming Soon
In the meantime, email us directly at rglaser2@gmail.com with your food requests, song suggestions, or anything else you'd like us to know. We'd love to hear from you!
Family Archive
A living record of who we are and where we came from. New stories added as the reunion approaches — and we'd love yours too.
Coming Soon
Family stories and memories are being gathered and will appear here soon. Do you have a story, memory, or photo to share? We'd love to feature it!
Submit a Photo, Story or MemoryCommunity
Post heirlooms you'd like to find a new home for, share memories, ask questions, or just say hello. Posts appear immediately — use the admin panel to remove anything if needed.
Welcome to the family bulletin board! Use this space to post heirlooms and family treasures you'd like to pass along, share memories, or connect with cousins. So glad you're here — see you June 6th!