South amboy, NJ Obituaries
Mary "Pat" Lusch
Jan 20, 2026
With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the unexpected passing of Mary Patrica Lusch of South Amboy, formerly of South Brunswick, NJ on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. During her final moments, she passed away with her son Thomas by her side. The days leading to her passing she celebrated her 90th birthday with her family.
Pat was born in...
Nicholas D. Kides, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Nicholas D. Kides, Jr. (also known as “Junior”), 92, of Whiting, formerly of Sayreville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Born in Jersey City and growing up in Union City, Nicholas retired from General Motors in Linden, NJ, in 1985, where he worked as an assembly line inspector/worker. Nicholas proudly served his country from 1955 to 1960 in the...
Joan Wojewoda
Jan 16, 2026
Joan Wojewoda, 71 of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Joan was born and raised in Sayreville, New Jersey, where she spent her early years surrounded by family, friends, and lifelong memories. In later years, she moved to Delaware, where she continued to embrace life with warmth, independence, and a...
John "Ronnie" Lukie, Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
John "Ronnie" Lukie, 82 of the Melrose section of Sayreville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Born in South Amboy, he was a lifelong resident of the Borough of Sayreville. He retired in 1987 from Carborundom in Keasbey, where he worked as a plumber-pipe-fitter for many years. Ronnie was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in Japan, Korea,...
Antoinette M. "Toni" Potthoff
Jan 11, 2026
With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Antoinette “Toni” Mari Potthoff of Laurence Harbor New Jersey at the age of 74 on January 11, 2026, of . During her final moments, she passed away with her husband of 57 years, Sam Potthoff, and her son, Charley, along with her younger sister, Maria, and sister-in-law, Bridget,...
Rose Marie Boychuk
Jan 5, 2026
With deep sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of Rose Marie Boychuk, a lifelong resident of the Morgan Section of Sayreville, NJ who peacefully entered into eternal peace after 81 years of life on Monday January 5, 2026.
Rose was a deeply devoted lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Church in South Amboy and found great joy in faithfully participating...
Joseph P. Hickey
Dec 27, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Hickey, age 61, of South Amboy, New Jersey, formerly of Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Joe was a beloved father, dedicated partner, cherished brother, and dear friend. He faced his final months with extraordinary strength, resilience, and dignity, never losing his sense of humor or his ability to lift the spirits...
Gerard "Jerry" Sherry
Dec 26, 2025
Gerard L. Sherry, age 88, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 26, 2025, after a long illness. In his final months, he was blessed to receive compassionate care from many dedicated medical professionals, for which his family remains deeply grateful.
Born in Kearny, Jerry moved to Old Bridge with his family in 1941. He...
Paula Ann DeToro
Dec 18, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our sister Paula DeToro 60 of Old Bridge, on Thursday, December 18, 2025 with her family by her side.
Born in Perth Amboy, NJ then resided in Old Bridge NJ. Paula worked for Merry Maids and was very well liked by her clients. Paula was all about family. Ohana is our motto. Whether...
Josephine P. Tramutolo
Dec 10, 2025
The beloved Josephine Patricia Tramutolo age 90 of Sayreville, NJ died peacefully Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
She was born June 14,1935 in Newark, NJ to parents, Salvatore and Rose (Ricciardelli) Cerligione. Graduated Central HS. She later married Libro Tramutolo and had two wonderful sons. Started working for Newark BOE until she retired. It wasn’t long before she realized she was not...
Zorro "ZZ" Julian
Dec 7, 2025
**In Loving Memory of ZZ**
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved ZZ, who left us peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2025. ZZ was a remarkable companion, a true survivor who weathered the trials of Superstorm Sandy in October 2012. Rescued from the waters of Staten Island's Raritan Bay, he found his way to a pet...
Gary R. Malinowski
Dec 4, 2025
Gary Malinowski, 64 a lifelong resident of Sayreville, NJ, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, peacefully in his home.
Gary was born in South Amboy, and was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He was a fixture of the community he called home for his entire life, anyone who knew Gary knew he carried a lightness that made every...
Chester A. Suchcicki, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Chester A. Suchcicki, 83, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Brandywine Senior Living in Howell, NJ.
Chet was born in Helmetta, NJ, the son of the late Chester Suchcicki and Dorothy Holtz Suchcicki. He attended Sacred Heart grammar school and Saint Mary's High School in South Amboy. He lived his life in the surrounding areas of Middlesex...
Helen Valentino
Nov 23, 2025
Helen (Wolff) Valentino, 80, of Sayreville, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by her family on November 23, 2025, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.
Born on June 18, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Madeline (Clauss) Wolff and Martin G. Wolff. She grew up in Newark with her brother and sister.
She married Arnold Valentino in May 1968. After...
Norma Villegas
Nov 23, 2025
Norma Rodas de Villegas, de 80 anos fallecio.
Norma nacio en Guayaquil, Ecuador. Fue contadora y ama de casa toda su vida. Ella disfruto mucho de pasar tiempo con sus amigas, pasear, cocinar e ir de compras. Ella era orgullosa de su hija, ser esposa, y de sus nietos y bis nietos.
Le sobreviven su hija Danae Villegas-Fernandes y yerno Joao Fernandes,...
Martha Gatz
Nov 5, 2025
With deep sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of our beloved aunt Martha Gatz, a lifelong resident of South Amboy, NJ who peacefully entered into eternal peace after 100 years of life on Wednesday November 5, 2025.
Martha was a deeply devoted lifelong member of the Sacred Heart church in South Amboy and found great joy in faithfully participating in...
Debra Lee McQuade
Oct 31, 2025
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of, Debra Lee McQuade (Nee : Schreck) 61 a lifelong resident of Sayreville, New Jersey who left this world peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Debbie was the heart of every room she entered, bringing...
Helen Wojewoda
Oct 29, 2025
Helen Wojewoda (née Nowicki) 93 of Sayreville, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Born on February 27, 1932, Helen was a lifelong resident of Sayreville and a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Church in South Amboy, where she faithfully participated in the Sacred Heart Rosary Society.
Helen was also a proud member of the Tuesday Club at the...
Robert "Hossie" Hospidor
Oct 20, 2025
Robert "Hossie" Hospidor, age 91, of the Morgan section of Sayreville passed peacefully with loved ones at his side on October 20,2025.
He was born on December 12, 1933 in Perth Amboy where he spent his youth; over the years family was regaled with many madcap stories of the times.
Hoss loved baseball and was a diehard Detroit Tigers baseball fan for...
Gregory Francis Wojtanoski
Oct 15, 2025
Gregory (Greg) Francis Wojtanoski, a lifelong resident of South Amboy, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on September 18, 1947, in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Anna Wojtanoski Arsenault and Henry Wojtanoski.
Greg’s greatest joy and commitment was his family, friends, and dogs. He is survived by his beloved...
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