Maria B. Lantigua–Perez passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy.  She was 93.

Born in El Aguacate Moca, Dominican Republic she was the daughter of Fidelio Lantigua Santiago and Regina Aurora Perez. A devoted mother of 10, grandmother to at least 30 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren Maria was a strong and profound influence on her family; an unstoppable force who raised a very large family. Not only did Maria raise her children, but also helped raise some of her grandchildren.  She was a strong woman of faith. She had a prayer for almost every occasion, loved religious songs, and she enjoyed the peace of poetry.  Maria was also a woman of great warmth and love.  She was eager to welcome friends and family into her home. Her spirit of caring, strength, and integrity inspired all who knew and loved her dearly.

Maria was preceded in death by her daughter Victoria. She is survived by her loving children Arcadio, Marco, Cristina, Elsa, Lucrecia, Gladys, Dionicio, Alberto, and Francia Bencosme; beloved grandchildren:  Leonor, Leonel, Mariela, Katty, Albania, Amelbi, Emelin, Guillermo, Vicel, Elvi, Astine, Arthur, Veronica, Juan, Anthony, Joaquin, Saul, Enmanuel, Carolina, Arcadio, Jorge, Andy, Glenys, Diana, Sarah, Allan, Eddymar, Katherine Esmeralda, and more…

Friends may call at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 424 East Ave., Perth Amboy on Wednesday, July 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00pm, where funeral services will begin on Thursday, July 26, 2024 at 9:30am.  A Funeral Liturgy will follow at 10:00am in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perth Amboy. Entombment take place at the Mausoleum in Alpine Cemetery, Perth Amboy.