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Mr. Pedro Rivera

Mr. Pedro Rivera

Jun 21, 2021

Pedro Rivera, 88, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home in Edison, NJ with his family by his side. He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, came to the states, first to New York in 1952, then settling in Newark, NJ. Pedro moved to Edison, NJ in 1958 after marrying Carmen Rosa in 1956. While living...

Miss Victoria Ponce Roncal

Miss Victoria Ponce Roncal

Jun 17, 2021

Victoria Ponce Roncal, 91, was born in Parco-Huancayo, Peru on July 21, 1929. She entered into eternal life on the morning or Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Having grown up in Peru, Victoria came to New Brunswick in 2000. The past few years, she has been residing with her son,...

Mr. Manuel "Tigre" Santiago

Mr. Manuel "Tigre" Santiago

Jun 15, 2021

Manuel Santiago, 61, of Sayreville, NJ, was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, Manuel came with his family to New Brunswick at the young age of 9. He grew up in New Brunswick. After he married his wife, Ann Marie, they started their...

Ms. Maria E. Davila

Ms. Maria E. Davila

Jun 12, 2021

Maria E. Davila, 60, of Monmouth Junction, NJ passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, came to New Brunswick in the late 1960's, she resided for the past few years in Monmouth Junction with her loving son, Danny. Maria attended New Brunswick High School, then...

Mr. Darron (Aciec Aliym) Cedric Shivers

Mr. Darron (Aciec Aliym) Cedric Shivers

Jun 1, 2021

Darron Cedric Shivers (Aciec Aliym) Sunrise: March 23, 1967 Sunset: June 01, 2021 Darron was born and raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a brief time in Bryan/College Station, Texas. Darron transitioned from this life to eternal peace on June 01, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. From the time he stated walking,...

Steven G Ramos

Steven G Ramos

Jun 1, 2021

Steven G. Ramos was born on June 21, 1975, in Manhattan, New York, to Florence and Herminio Ramos. He departed this life on June 1, 2021. Steven was a St. Peter's Alumni. He worked as an inspector alongside his best friend, Robert Deiner, since 6th grade. He is predeceased by his father Herminio Ramos. Steven is survived by his: mother,...

Mrs. Shirley Dorfman

Mrs. Shirley Dorfman

May 30, 2021

Shirley Dorfman(nee Fisher) 92, was born November 25, 1928 in Passaic, New Jersey to Charles and Tessie Fisher. She lived in NJ for the majority of her life, however, when her son Robert and his family moved to Atlanta, GA, she and her husband relocated to Atlanta as well. While there, Shirley and her husband owned a dry cleaning business...

Mrs. Maria T. Ramirez

Mrs. Maria T. Ramirez

May 28, 2021

Maria Teresa Ramirez (Rivera) 89, of North Brunswick, NJ passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2021. The daughter of Dolores and Guillermo Rivera, Maria “Tere” as she was known to family and “Little Maria” to friends was born on February 3, 1932, in Piña, Puerto Rico. She is predeceased by her: parents; brother, Guillermo; twin sister, Carmen; husband,...

Mr. Gordon T. Friedman

Mr. Gordon T. Friedman

May 28, 2021

Gordon Theodore Friedman Advertising Executive, Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Gordon Friedman, of Green Brook, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 28. He was 92 years “young”. Born in New Brunswick, Gordon grew up in South Brunswick and Highland Park and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. He then attended Rutgers University, obtaining a Bachelor...

Mr. Oscar Y. Zacapala Salomon

Mr. Oscar Y. Zacapala Salomon

May 25, 2021

Oscar Y. Zacapala Salomon, 27, passed away suddenly on May 25, 2021 at the CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ. He was born in Acapulco Guerrero, Mexico, then with his family moved to New Brunswick in August of 2002. Oscar's love for soccer began at the age of three years old when he first played in Mexico. Oscar was a...

Theresa Ann Mccray

Theresa Ann Mccray

May 25, 2021

Theresa Ann McCray was born April 8, 1954, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Betty Jean Brown. She departed this life on May 25, 2021. Theresa was raised in Somerset, NJ and Florida. In 1972, she graduated from Franklin High School. Theresa loved good food and enjoyed watching the Food Network Channel. She also enjoyed watching Madea movies and all...

Eugene Wang

Eugene Wang

May 14, 2021

Mr. Eugene Wang, Z”L, was born in 1938 in Beth Israel Hospital in New York, NY. He passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Princeton Medical Center. He was 82 years young! From Manhattan, he moved to Rego Park as a newlywed and then to Briarwood, Queens for a bigger apartment when his second daughter was born. He moved...

Angel Luis Correa

Angel Luis Correa

May 13, 2021

Angel Luis Correa was born January 17, 1946, in Arecido, PR, one of 18 children and moved to NJ in his 20’s. Angel Luis Correa, beloved brother, father, and friend, long time New Brunswick resident, passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 13, 2021, at the age of 75. Angel Luis retired from L’Oréal Cosmetics in 2007 and enjoyed...

Mrs. Mary Ann Kerekes

Mrs. Mary Ann Kerekes

May 10, 2021

Huntingdon Valley, PA Mrs. Mary Ann Kerekes, 89, formerly of Somerset, NJ passed away at her son, Thomas' home in Huntingdon Valley. PA, on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ, raised her family in Somerset, NJ and has been living in Huntingdon Valley, PA for the past six years. Mary Ann was a...

Mrs Sharon Laduca Charzewski

Mrs Sharon Laduca Charzewski

May 8, 2021

Monmouth Junction, NJ Sharon Charzewski, 70, passed away surrounded by members of her family in the early hours of Saturday morning, May 8, 2021. Predeceased by her parents John and Harriet LaDuca, and her husband, Richard Charzewski, she is survived by her loving children Amy and her husband Brian Cordes, of Manalapan, NJ; Kyle P. Charzewski and his wife Cristin,...

Mr. Lew Ackerman

Mr. Lew Ackerman

May 3, 2021

Mr. Lew Ackerman, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 3, 2021. Born in the Soviet Union, he emigrated to Israel where he served in the IDF. He then emigrated to the US and raised his children in Metuchen and Marlboro, NJ before retiring to Monroe Township. He retired from Lucent Technologies and was an active member...

Mrs. Graciela Sierra

Mrs. Graciela Sierra

May 1, 2021

Graciela Sierra Casa, 77, passed away at St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ on Saturday evening, May 1, 2021. She was born and raised in Soba, Bogota, Columbia and recently was invited by St. Mary's RC Church in Plainfield to come and teach the spiritual word of the Lord, while visiting her family in North Plainfield. For many years...

Mr. Daniel J. Bendavid

Mr. Daniel J. Bendavid

Apr 27, 2021

OCTOBER 8, 1927 – APRIL 27, 2021 Daniel Bendavid known to many as “Danny Holiday” 93, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. Daniel was born and raised in the Sephardic community of New Brunswick, NJ, raised his family in North Brunswick, and recently moved back to the area from Delray Beach FL. Danny was an incredibly warm and loving...

Mr. Jack Borrus

Mr. Jack Borrus

Apr 27, 2021

Jack Borrus, 92, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Parker at River Road Nursing Care Residence in Piscataway, N.J., surrounded by his children Amy, Janet and David Borrus. His beloved wife Adele Borrus predeceased him in 2019. They were married for 66 years. Jack Borrus was a warm, kind and energetic man with an incredible zest for life. An...

Mr. Neftaly "Cotto" Cotto

Mr. Neftaly "Cotto" Cotto

Apr 23, 2021

Neftaly "Cotto" Cotto, 46, of New Brunswick, NJ passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. He was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico and spent most of his life as a resident of New Brunswick, NJ. "Cotto" was a comedian and was always the life of the party. He had many friends...

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