Jose Alfonso Nuñez Taveras

Jose Alfonso Nuñez Taveras, 56, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.

Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Mr. Nuñez Taveras later made his home in Perth Amboy, where he built a life centered on family and hard work. He was employed as a machine operator at a lumber company in Edison. A devoted father, he was deeply dedicated to his children and was known as a good brother and a very friendly and kind-hearted person who was loved by many.

He was predeceased by his parents, Agustin S. Nuñez and Maria Neneida Taveras; and his siblings, Daniel Nuñez, Gabriel Nuñez, and Gladys Nuñez.

He is survived by his loving children, Jose Antonio Nuñez and Jose Ignacio Nuñez; his sisters, Ramonita Nuñez, Olga Nuñez, Luz Nuñez, and Maricela Nuñez; his brothers, Martin Nuñez, Jose Rafael Nuñez and Domingo Nuñez as well as many extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ana Maria Zevallos/Skrocki Home for Funerals, 467 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the funeral home, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass at La Asuncion Church.

Burial will follow at Alpine Cemetery.

He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

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