Janice A. Bosie
Jan 12, 2025
Janice A. Bosie, 78, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1946, in Perth Amboy, she was a lifelong resident of the town she cherished. Janice was a devoted communicant of Blessed John Paul II Parish at St. Stephen's Church.
During her children's...
Julia F. Van
Jan 12, 2025
Julia F. Van, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 106.
Born in Shanghai, China, on October 10,1918, she married Kya K. Van in 1933. They raised four children, Ruby, Allen, Vivien, and Tony. After moving to Hong Kong, she and Kya built a successful...
Elizabeth L Henriques
Jan 11, 2025
Elizabeth L. Henriques passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Hackensack Meridian/JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was 90.
Born and raised in Jersey City, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late August and Lillie Gretzinger. In the early 1960's she met and married her dear husband Donald, and they settled in Fords to raise their...
Marie Kopek
Jan 10, 2025
Marie Kopek, 92, of Edison, NJ passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 at Roosevelt Care Center. She was born on May 27, 1932 in Perth Amboy, NJ and resided there until moving to Edison, where she lived for 41 years. Marie owned and operated Joe's Deli Mart in Sayreville, NJ.
Marie was predeceased by her husband...
Carole Virginia Stankard
Jan 10, 2025
Carole Virginia Stankard, 66, of Fords, NJ passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by family at HMH/Raritan Bay Medical Center.
She was born in New Brunswick and grew up in North Brunswick. Carole graduated North Brunswick High School in 1977 and went on to work as a paralegal for many years.
Carole is...
Marie "Ree Ree" Santos
Jan 9, 2025
Marie "Ree Ree" Santos, 60, of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. She was born in Perth Amboy on July 2, 1964 and lived there before moving to Point Pleasant, NJ over 30 years ago.
For over fifteen years, Marie was owner and operator of Hy...
Georgine Rose Fritzinger
Jan 7, 2025
Georgine Rose (Morgans) Fritzinger, 83, of Edison, NJ passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at home. She was born to George and Mary (Shoemaker) Morgans on June 1, 1941. She was the fourth oldest of eight siblings.
Over the years, Georgine worked at Platronics, Inc in Linden, ShopRite of Edison, and Sears...
Marlene Ann Lesniak
Jan 7, 2025
Marlene Ann Lesniak passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at HMH JFK University Medical Center in Edison. She was 74.
Surviving Marlene are her two sons and their families, Nicole and Jason Lesniak, and Chad and Jennifer Lesniak along with their children Emma and Matthew. She is also survived by her brother Robert Konnyu and his wife...
Nancy Cicchetti
Jan 7, 2025
Nancy (Napolitano) Cicchetti, 85, of Metuchen, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Nancy Napolitano was born on August 11, 1939, in South Amboy, N.J. and was the only child of the late Bertha & Anthony Napolitano. Weeks after graduating from high school, she started working at Merck & Co, where she remained...
Kathleen Mary Sands
Jan 5, 2025
Kathleen Mary Sands of Edison passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was 71.
Born in Perth Amboy, she was a long-time resident of Edison. Kathleen worked for JFK Community Hospital for 25 years. She is survived by her husband Michael Sands; son Anthony Sands, his long-time...
Mark J Mccracken
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Mark J. McCracken passed peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home in Woodbridge.
Born and raised in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Earl and Emily McCracken. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen, then went on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Mark and his...
Kathleen D Gilmartin
Jan 3, 2025
Kathleen D Gilmartin, 68, of the Fords section of Woodbridge Twp. , passed away suddenly at her home on Friday January 3, 2025.
She was raised in Keansburg and lived in the Fords area of Woodbridge Township for the last 44 years. She was pre deceased by her loving mother, Mildred Halligan and her grandmother Ellen Rafferty....
Alma Marie Erickson
Jan 3, 2025
Alma Marie Erickson, 91, of Fords, passed away at home on January 3, 2025. Alma was born in Fords to Nels Peter and Marion Miller and was a life-long resident. Alma was a Sewing Machine Operator for Princeton Shirt Factory, Hopelawn, for 20 years then worked at Revlon in Edison and Holmdel before retiring in 1995.
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Gary A Kroop
Jan 3, 2025
Gary A. Kroop, 88, of Edison, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born in Perth Amboy to Louis and Claire Kroop (nee Stepacoff) on January 12, 1936. He attended Ohio University for his undergraduate studies. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he attended New York Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor. Gary was a veteran...
Miguel B Zamora-Ramirez
Jan 1, 2025
It's with a heavy heart to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many, Miguel B. Zamora Sr., 80 of Perth Amboy who passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Havana, Cuba, Miguel immigrated to the United States in 1980. He...
Vicki Lynn Abella
Jan 1, 2025
Vicki Lynn Abella (nee Waldron), 77, passed away on January 1, 2025, surrounded by family at St Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, after valiantly fighting lung cancer.
Vicki's life was built on unwavering love and devotion to her husband, Frank Abella, and his children, Frank J Abella III; Gregg Thomas Abella...
Genevieve P. Kiyak
Dec 28, 2024
Genevieve Patricia Kiyak (nee Karwecki) 92, died peacefully on December 28, 2024, at Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community in Windsor, VT.
Born in Carteret, NJ, Genevieve attended the Holy Family School and graduated from Carteret High School. Learning dance at an early age, she traveled to many cities including New York to perform. After high school, Genevieve...
Alexander J. Pochek
Dec 28, 2024
Alexander J. Pochek, 78 of Manalapan, NJ passed peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at RWJ University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.
Al was born in Perth Amboy and raised in Woodbridge, where he resided for most of his life before moving to Manalapan 17 years ago. He was a graduate of Woodbridge High School "Class of...
Charles R Kolator
Dec 23, 2024
Charles R. Kolator, 89, passed away on December 23, 2024 at Hackensack Meridian/JFK Medical Center in Edison.
Born and raised in Perth Amboy, he was the son of the late Charles and Stephanie Fabian Kolator.
In his younger days, Charles enjoyed hunting with his Uncle Jim Gray. In his early 20's he registered with the...
James Keith Boykin
Dec 23, 2024
James Keith Boykin, affectionately known as "Weasel," age 69, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday,December 23, 2024,at Hackensack Meridian/ Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.
Born on July 13, 1955, in Perth Amboy, James lived a full and vibrant life. He was a man of many talents and passions, enjoying fishing, motorcycle riding,...
