Efrain Maldonado
Dec 13, 2016
Efrain Maldonado, 85, of Perth Amboy, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Arista Care at Cedar Oaks Nursing Home in South Plainfield.
He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and moved to Perth Amboy, NJ, where he has resided since the early 1950's.
He was an accomplished guitarist and percussionist and very...
Helen W. Gandocs
Dec 12, 2016
Helen W. (nee: Gondola) Gandocs, 97, of Fort. Myers, FL , passed peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on Monday, December 12, 2016.
She was born in in Perth Amboy and was formerly of Edison, before moving to Fort. Myers, 5 years ago.
She was a retired salesperson,...
Kenneth R. Batiuk Sr.
Dec 10, 2016
Obituary of Kenneth R. Batiuk Sr. Kenneth R. Batiuk, Sr., 68, of South Amboy, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. Mr. Batiuk was born in Perth Amboy to the late Michael and Florence (Saksinsky) Batiuk and had previously lived in Perth Amboy before moving to South Amboy thirty-two years ago. Mr....
Eleanor T. Winkle Hackett
Dec 9, 2016
Eleanor T. ( Winkle) Hackett of Woodbridge, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2016. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she had been a resident of Woodbridge, since 1943.
When Eleanor and her husband Harold weren't attending their children and grandchildren's sporting events, they enjoyed "antiquing".
Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Eleanor was...
Juana Maria Quintana
Dec 7, 2016
Juana Maria Quintana, 89, of Perth Amboy, passed away at the Amboy Care Center on December 7, 2016. She was born in San Sebastian Puerto Rico on April 13, 1927. Juana Maria had resided in Perth Amboy for many years. She enjoyed playing dominoes and cooking.
She was predeceased by six brothers and five sisters.
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Mildred Huxta
Dec 5, 2016
Mildred Huxta, 92, of Edison, passed away at JFK Medical Center on December 5, 2016. She was born in Hopelawn and resided in Edison for the past 60 years. Mildred was a homemaker and communicant of St. Francis Cathedral.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Huxta, in 2003, and grandson, George Lee Huxta.
Mildred...
Constancia Rivera
Dec 4, 2016
Constancia Rivera, 77, of Perth Amboy, passed away on December 4, 2016, at the Alameda Care Center. She was born January 11, 1939, in Rio Pieras, Puerto Rico. Constancia was a Homemaker who enjoyed sewing and was the caregiver for the family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jose Rivera, and her son, Ricardo Diaz.
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Susan Belly
Dec 4, 2016
Susan Cheress Belly, 63, of Fords, entered into eternal rest, December 4, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born in Perth Amboy and resided in Fords all of her life.
Sue was a Music Teacher with the Woodbridge Township Board of Education for 16 years before retiring in June. She was...
Catherine Chilinski
Dec 2, 2016
Catherine Chilinski (nee Dudik), 93, a life-long resident of Fords, passed away on December 2, 2016, at Venetian Care in South Amboy, surrounded by her family. She was a self-employed Seamstress. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, an active former member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Fords, a member of the Rosary Society...
Bernice L. Magier
Dec 2, 2016
Bernice L. Magier, 84, of Fords, passed peacefully at home, on Friday, December 2, 2016.
She was born in Queens, NY before moving to Fords 49 years ago.
She was a member of Congregation Temple Beth Mordecai in Perth Amboy.
Bernice leaves behind her beloved husband of 62 years, Bernard, her two daughters,...
Margaret Durrett
Dec 2, 2016
Margaret Durrett, 84, of Menlo Park Terrace, passed away at JFK Medical Center on December 2, 2016. She was born in Manhattan on January 14, 1932. Margaret was retired from JFK Medical Center as a Secretary of Purchasing. She enjoyed musicals and Broadway shows. She enjoyed history and reading. Margaret loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She...
John T. Binko
Dec 1, 2016
John T. Binko, 88, of Morganville, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge. Born in New York City, he had resided in the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge for 38 years. He proudly served his country, in the US Army. He retired over 20 years ago, after over 35 years as a...
Sophie Andersch
Dec 1, 2016
Sophie Andersch, 97, of Fords, NJ, passed away peacefully at the Heritage at Clara Barton on December 2, 2016. She was born June 18, 1919, in Perth Amboy . Sophie was a retired employee at Johnson and Johnson after 30 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church and a member of the Fords- Keasby Senior...
Emery J. Lucas
Nov 30, 2016
Obituary of Emery J. Lucas Emery J. Lucas, 94, of Linden, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Hospice Center of the VA New Jersey Health Care System in Bernards Township. Mr. Lucas was born in Perth Amboy to the late John and Mary Lucas and had lived in Linden for the last fifty-seven years. He was a US...
Harry Kratochvil
Nov 29, 2016
Harry Kratochvil, 92, of Fords, passed away on November 29, 2016 at JFK Medical Center, Edison.
He was born in Newark and resided in Fords since 1956.
Harry was a Staff Electrical Engineer for 37 years with Cooper Industries in Parsippany, retiring in 1989. He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater of...
Anna Hozeny
Nov 28, 2016
Anna Dudas Hozeny 99 of Perth Amboy, entered into eternal rest, November 28, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident of the city.
She was a General Sales person with Hurley Lumber Co. in Perth Amboy for 20 years before retiring in 1988.
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Elizabeth Rose Bushell
Nov 28, 2016
Elizabeth Rose Cattano Bushell 89, of Toms River, entered into eternal rest November 28, 2016, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. She was born in Asbury Park and was a long time resident of Toms River.
She was a homemaker and a member of the SPCA.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Nicholas in 1983,...
Patricia Adams
Nov 27, 2016
Patricia Adams 70 of Fords, entered into eternal rest, November 27, 2016, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. She was born in Newark, and was formerly of South Amboy, before moving to Fords in February.
Patricia was a Site Manager with Middlesex County Senior Meal Program for 22 years before retiring in 2009.
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Joseph C. Zaccagnino
Nov 25, 2016
Joseph Zaccagnino, 82, of Fords, passed peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on Friday, November 25, 2016.
Joe finally lost his courageous fight with cancer. He was known as "The man who was always willing to help someone in need." He shared his love of carpentry and was known as "The Godfather of the...
Justin Philip Cooper
Nov 23, 2016
Justin Philip Cooper, 23, of Fords, passed peacefully on Wednesday November 23, 2016, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison.
Justin was a graduate of the Lakeview School in Edison, with the Class of 2015, and was currently attending the N.J. Institute for Disabilities in Port Reading. He was a member of Metuchen Buddy Ball and he...
