Vivian M. Fijol
Feb 1, 2011
Vivian M. Fijol (nee: Wilson), 80, of Fords died February 1, 2011, at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, she resided in Fords for the last 12 years. Vivian was employed as a secretary by Quiltex Inc. in Brooklyn for 22 years before retiring in 1993. She was a communicant at Our...
Alberto E. Batista
Jan 31, 2011
Alberto E. Batista, 65, of Perth Amboy entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 31, 2011, at the Alameda Care Center in Perth Amboy. He was born in the Dominican Republic and lived in Perth Amboy for the past 30 years. Alberto was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima RC Church. He is survived by his wife, Ana Batista-Garcia,...
Rodger J. Frey
Jan 31, 2011
Rodger J. Frey of Northport, New York, died on January 31, 2011, at the VA Hospital. Rodger was born on March 29, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is survived by his brother, Bill Frey and his wife Beverly of Edison; his sister, Heather and her husband, Jim Stringer of Townsend, MA. Rodger was a Marine Corps. veteran who served...
Tommaso Fazio, Jr.
Jan 28, 2011
Tommaso Fazio Jr. 42 years old of Parlin died unexpectedly Friday, January 28, 2011, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in Perth Amboy on February 20, 1968 to Tommaso and Rosa (Caroleo) Fazio, he graduated Perth Amboy High School and Lincoln Technical Institute. He was a HVAC Operating Engineer at Johnson Controls Inc. in Piscataway. Tom was beloved by...
Gerald E. Wactor
Jan 28, 2011
Gerald E. Wactor, Sr. 61, of Perth Amboy, NJ, died suddenly after a very brief illness on January 28, 2011 at the Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was born in New York City and has resided for over 30 years in Perth Amboy. He was a graduate of F.I.T. in NY City. He was a tailor with Joseph D'Appilito...
Manuel Batan
Jan 24, 2011
Manuel Batan, 83, of Perth Amboy died January 24, 2011, at Amboy Care Center. Born January 8,1928 in Esmeralda, Cuba, he resided in Perth Amboy since 1970. Manuel owned and operated the Batan Furnature Store in Perth Amboy. Manuel was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen, who died in 2008. He is survived by his two dauthers: Alina Garcia...
Mary Marx Nyhan
Jan 23, 2011
Mary Marx Nyhan 82, of Newton, entered into eternal rest Sunday at Bristol Glen Assisted Living in Newton. She was born in North Hampton, PA, and lived in South Amboy for 7 years before moving to Newton. Mary was a secretary with the Wayne Board of Education for 25 years before retiring in 2003, and was a member of the...
Cipriana A. Jugueta
Jan 23, 2011
Cipriana A. Jugueta, 82, of Edison died January 23, 2011, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in the Philippines, she has resided in Edison for 16 years. Cipriana was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Aquilino G., in 2010. Cipriana is survived by her son, Ronaldo of Edison; her daughters: Linda Lucas of CA,...
Ralph Taylor
Jan 21, 2011
Ralph Taylor, aged 91 of Fords, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 21, 2011 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. He was born in Perth Amboy and had resided in Fords for more than 50 years. Ralph was a Professor at NJIT in Newark for 26 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the First Presbyterian...
Rev. Thomas N. Cerulo
Jan 20, 2011
Rev. Thomas N. Cerulo, O.Ss.T., age 59, died peacefully in his sleep in Baltimore (Pikesville), MD on January 20, 2011. Fr. Tom was born on October 16, 1951, in Newark, NJ to John and Virginia (nee Olimpia) Cerulo. He grew up in Perth Amboy, NJ and was a member of Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, formerly a Trinitarian parish. His...
Aldrich W. "Bud" Guscott
Jan 20, 2011
Aldrich W. "Bud" Guscott, 89, a 50-year resident of Highland Park, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at The Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. Bud was an electrician with the IBEW Union Locals #1319 and # 456, of New Brunswick for over 35 years, before retiring in 1986. He was a dedicated member of the Vestry at the All Saints...
Andrew J. Mayer
Jan 18, 2011
Andrew J. Mayer, 86, of Fords died Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born October 14, 1924, in Union City he resided in Fords since 1952. Andrew was a retired member of the United Auto Workers and worked at the Ford Assembly Plant in Edison. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church in...
Johnny A. Coy
Jan 17, 2011
Johnny A. Coy, 56, of Perth Amboy was called home to rest January 17, 2011, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. He was born in Kingston, Jamica and resided in Perth Amboy for 40 years. He was a maintenance supervisor with Deerpath Town Homes in Hershey, Pennsylvania for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Amy W. Coy;...
Eleanor Margaret Sofield
Jan 16, 2011
Eleanor Margaret (Therkelsen) Sofield, 91 of Iselin died on January 16, 2011 at home. She was born in Perth Amboy on December 19, 1919 and raised in Edison. She attended Perth Amboy High School and graduated from Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA in 1937. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy General Hospital School of Nursing in 1940. She was...
Lola A. Oakman Trent
Jan 15, 2011
Lola A. Oakman Trent, 85, of Monroe entered into eternal rest January 15, 2011, at her home. She was born in Washington, PA and lived in Edison for 45 years before moving to Monroe 6 years ago. Lola was committed to her family, and a mother to all. She will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her husband Edwin...
Margaret Surik Mizenko
Jan 14, 2011
Margaret Surik Mizenko, 87, of Fords entered into eternal rest January 14, 2011. She was born in Fords and lived there most of her life. Margaret was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace RC Church in Fords. She was a former member of the St. Joseph's Guild and former volunteer at the Raritan Bay Medical Center. Throughout her life,...
Francisco Farinas
Jan 13, 2011
Francisco Farinas, 93, of Perth Amboy died January 13, 2011, at Raritan Bay Medical Center. Born in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, he resided in Perth Amboy since 1969. Francisco was the owner of the Farinas Cigar Shop on Madison Ave., in Perth Amboy for 27 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Francisco is predeceased by his...
James G. Gumina
Jan 13, 2011
JAMES G. GUMINA AGE: 42 EAST BRUNSWICK James G. Gumina, 42, of East Brunswick died on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born in New Brunswick. He was always the first to say hello, remember what you loved for dinner and eager to share a favorite recipe: Jim was known as "The...
Eduardo J. Trujillo
Jan 12, 2011
Eduardo J. Trujillo, 82, of Perth Amboy, NJ, died Wednesday at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. Eduardo was born in Yaguahay, Las Villas, Cuba, on a small poor farm from the town of Centeno. Along with his brothers and sisters, they started working the farm at an early age. He started working at the age of seven. Most...
James Michaud
Jan 11, 2011
James Michaud, 79, of Edison died January 11, 2011, at Roosevelt Care Center in Edison. Born in Cambridge, Ohio, he resided in East Organe before mocing to Edison in 1970. James is survived by his son, Dean Michaud of Edison; his brother, Henry Michaud of Virginia; and his brother, Robert Michaud of South Carolina. Funeral services were on Friday, January...
