All Obituaries

Jacquelin Pujols Presinal, 59, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at JFK, medical Center. She was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She was predeceased by her father Oscar E Pujols. She leaves behind her mother Brigida Presinal, her husband Luis Enrique Matos, her two children, Christopher De Jesus and Jennifer Santos; her six siblings; Marisol Bencosme, Esther Pujols, Carolina Pujols, Harony Silverio, Oscar E. Pujols and Omar E. Pujols. And her three...

Fidel Wilfredo, Cortez Novoa, 55, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Alaris Health at the Chateau, Rochelle Park. He was born in Lima, Peru.   Fidel Wilfredo is predeceased by his parents, Efrain Simon Cortez and Faviola Novoa Torres. He is survived by his two daughters, Brianna Cortez and Brenda Cortez. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a service to begin at 10:30 a.m. at...

Viterbo Estévez, de 88 años, de Perth Amboy, falleció el domingo 28 de mayo en su casa rodeado de su amada familia. Nació y creció en Dajabón, República Dominicana. Viterbo fue un buen padre y un ejemplo para sus hijos. Enseñó a sus hijos a trabajar duro y ser buenos ciudadanos. Era un hombre alegre y amable. Viterbo falleció antes que sus padres, Jesús María Estévez e Isabel Reyes. Le sobreviven su...

Lillian Nieves, , 65, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Lillian was a strong and smart person, she enjoyed dancing and singing, she loved every family event, she was the party organizer. She loved to spend time her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Jorge Nieves and Maria Mendez. Lillian is survived by her husband, Angel Eduardo Tello, her 2...

Jozefa Romanowska, 98, of Perth Amboy, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on May 10th, 2023. Jozefa was born on March 28th, 1925, in Monki, Poland, to Boleslaw Danilowski and Waleria Kuczab. Jozefa immigrated to the United States from Poland in 1971 with her husband Waclaw Romanowski. She was a devout Catholic and a loving mother to her children, and a doting grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jozefa had a love for life, and she enjoyed spending time...

Josefina Batista, 27, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She was born in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. She loved nature, flowers, especially sunflower. Josephina was a cheerful and funny person, she was happy traveling. She graduated from Perth Amboy High School and received her medical assistant associate degree from Middlesex County College. Josefina attended Saint John Paul II Parish at Saint Stephen’s church. Josefina is...

Jose Ortiz, of Perth Amboy, passed away on April 17th, 2023, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, at the age of 66. Born on May 22nd, 1956, in La Vega, Dominican Republic, Jose was a loving son, father, and brother. Jose was a dedicated worker who took pride in his job as a machine operator. He was a loving father who kept his family as a priority. He is survived by his mother, Justina Ortiz, his son, Juan Ortiz, and his brother, Antonio. Visitation for Jose will take place on...

Manuel Antonio Mercado, 61, passed away on Friday, April 14th, 2023 at South Shore University Hospital in Bayshore, NY. He was a loving father, son, and hardworking warehouse worker at Bactolac Pharmaceutical in Hauppauge, NY. Born on April 23rd, 1962, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Manuel Tineo Ciriaco and Mercedes Mercado. He grew up in Puerto Plata and later moved to the United States with his family. Manuel was a dedicated employee of Bactolac Pharmaceutical for...

Reinaldo Ortiz Jr., 43 years, of South Amboy, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Perth Amboy. Nació el 15 de Noviembre de 1979 en New Jersey. Era el 2do de 7 hermanos. De pequeño siempre se caracterizó por su humildad. Como le gustaba ayudar, asistir, apoyar y empoderar a otros. Apasionado con la palabra de Dios, enseñando e impartiendo con todo aquel que entraba en contacto. Su amabilidad era evidenciable, daba sin esperar...

Neris Lajara, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 29th, 2023, at Spring Creek Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ, at the age of 61. Born on July 29th, 1961, in La Vega, Dominican Republic, Neris was a loving father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Neris was a talented barber who was passionate about his work. He loved nothing more than making his clients look and feel their best. His warm personality and humor made him a favorite among his clients, who will miss him...