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South amboy, NJ Obituaries

Pearl Fisher

Pearl Fisher

Sep 27, 2025

Pearl Fisher, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly known as Nannie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1934, Pearl spent most of her life in New Jersey, where she cultivated a life rich in love, laughter, and resilience.

As a young woman, Pearl was a talented tap dancer,...

Joanne Corridon

Joanne Corridon

Sep 20, 2025

Joanne Corridon, (Nee: Wojciechowski), 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of South Amboy, Joanne was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and attended both Sacred Heart School and St. Mary’s High School. She went on to earn a degree in English from Saint Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, MD, where...

Michael "Mike" Anthony

Michael "Mike" Anthony

Sep 11, 2025

Michael “Mike” Anthony, age 58, of Sayreville, NJ, passed away on September 11, 2025. Born on August 7, 1967, in New Brunswick, Michael was a lifelong resident of Sayreville. For the past 30 years, he was a dedicated employee at Coca-Cola Liberty in South Brunswick. Mike will be remembered for his playful spirit, charm, love of life, and the joy...

Betty Mahalick

Betty Mahalick

Aug 9, 2025

Betty Mahalick, (Nee: Palamtere) of Parlin, NJ, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 90. Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, she later moved to Elizabeth, NJ, where she lived for 18 years before settling in Parlin. During her time in Elizabeth, Betty and her beloved husband Ed were active members of their community, especially through their involvement...

John "Jack" Mackiel

John "Jack" Mackiel

Jul 30, 2025

John “Jack” Mackiel, 72 a life-long resident of South Amboy, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Jack was born on February 7, 1953 the son of Claire and Edward “Lefty” Mackiel and had graduated from Hoffman High School in 1971. At the age of 18 he became a member of Protection Fire Company, and has been active...

Nancy A. Apito

Nancy A. Apito

Jul 17, 2025

Nancy A. Apito, 70, (Nee: Sakalos) a lifelong resident of Sayreville, NJ, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Nancy was predeceased by her beloved parents, Stephen and Helen Sakalos. She attended Sayreville War Memorial High School and dedicated 30 years of service as a paraprofessional for the Sayreville Board of Education. Known for her kind heart and...

Norma May Fearon

Norma May Fearon

Jul 13, 2025

Norma May Ashman Fearon, age 77, left us peacefully on July 13, 2025, with her family by her side at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Jersey, United States. She was born on November 23, 1947, at the Mandeville Hospital in Manchester, Jamaica, to Gertrude Hinds, a cook, and Vernon Ashman, a dental technician. Norma was lovingly raised in...

Bogdan Goralczyk

Bogdan Goralczyk

Jul 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Bogdan Goralczyk of South Amboy, NJ on Sunday, July 13th, 2025 at the age of 50. Bogdan was born to Czeslawa and Stanislaw Goralczyk, in Jablonowo Pomorskie, Poland. He grew up in Poland, along with his brothers and sisters. Bogdan was a cheerful man who loved people and...

Robert W. Curtis

Robert W. Curtis

Jul 4, 2025

Robert W. Curtis of South Amboy entered into Gods Care on July 4, 2025, he was 84 years old. He went by Bob, Bobby, Dad, Pop, Uncle Bob, Robert, Mr. C and Mr. Curtis. He was the guy who helped you build the treehouse and the go-kart. He painted bases on the cul-de-sac for the kickball games. He put in...

Emma H. Sumski

Emma H. Sumski

Jun 21, 2025

Emma H. Sumski (Nee: Lear) of the Morgan section of Sayreville passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 96. Emma was born on November 9, 1928 and graduated from Hoffman High School in South Amboy. Emma married Edwin W. Sumski, and went on to be a wife and mother to four daughters. During her life she...

Kenneth H. Burden

Kenneth H. Burden

Jun 20, 2025

Kenneth Henry Burden, 82, previously of Red Bank, NJ died on June 20, 2025 at Old Bridge Medical Center. Kenneth was born in Newark, NJ to the late Elmer and Dorothy Burden, and resided in Monmouth County for most of his life. Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in 1970. He was...

Dorothy J. Zarzyczny

Dorothy J. Zarzyczny

May 26, 2025

Dorothy Zarzyczny (Nee: Kawalec), 79 of South Amboy, NJ, also known as “Walter’s daughter”, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born in Newark, NJ, she moved to South Amboy at the age of 5 where she attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, then St. Mary’s High School. She learned to cook at a very early age and made...

Diane C. Fitzgerald

Diane C. Fitzgerald

May 17, 2025

Diane Fitzgerald (Nee: Witkowski) 72 of South Amboy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17,2025 in the care of JFK Hospital Medical Center staff in Edison, New Jersey. Born June 1952, Diane was the cherished daughter of the late Cecilia and Edwin R. Witkowski. She grew up alongside her brother Edwin A. Witkowski, who predeceased her. South Amboy was Diane’s...

Theresa L. "Terry" Eckenroth

Theresa L. "Terry" Eckenroth

May 10, 2025

Theresa Lynn "Terry" Eckenroth (Nee: Ziola), 68, of South Amboy, NJ, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025. She was born May 12, 1956 to parents John, Sr. and Virginia Ziola. Terry grew up in South Amboy and attended Harold G. Hoffman High School, where she graduated in 1974. She had a love for adventure and relocated to Florida when...

Marguerite Moskwa

Marguerite Moskwa

May 7, 2025

Marguerite Moskwa (Nee: Hatarick) 91 of South Amboy entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Marguerite was born in Perth Amboy, NJ the daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth. Most will remember Marguerite (Marge for most) from working for 23+ years in the Water/Tax Department for the City of South Amboy. She was also a proud parishioner of The Sacred...

Joseph R Fusco Sr.

Joseph R Fusco Sr.

May 5, 2025

Joseph R Fusco Sr. 61 passed away peacefully at his home in South Amboy on Monday, May 5th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving Husband, cherished Father, devoted Grandfather, and a dear friend to many. He was born in Montclair NJ on April 1st, 1964 to Anthony E Fusco and Angela M Fusco. Joseph is known...

Christine M. Brome

Christine M. Brome

May 4, 2025

Christine Brome (Nee: Brady) 67 of South Amboy, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at CentraState Hospital on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Christine was born in Staten Island the daughter of Thomas and Patricia Brady. After graduating from Tottenville High School, she went to Staten Island Community College and graduated with a medical technicians degree. After working...

Olga P. Castell

Olga P. Castell

Apr 29, 2025

Olga P. Castell (Nee: Latkovich) 95 of Matawan, NJ passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Olga was born in Perth Amboy, NJ the daughter of John and Katherine Latkovitch. She was employed as a corrections officer for the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office for over 40 years. Funeral services were private.

Edwin "Slick" Orszulski

Edwin "Slick" Orszulski

Apr 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Edwin J Orszulski, 98 of South Amboy, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, our beloved uncle, retired Police Officer and WWII Veteran. Uncle Johnny, as our family called him, delighted his nieces and nephews, and always had a soft spot in his heart for people in need, in part...

Roger L. Johnson

Roger L. Johnson

Apr 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roger L. Johnson 83 of South Amboy passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12,2025 with his loving wife of 63 years and family by his side. Roger is predeceased by his son Roger Johnson Jr., his parents Jasper and Hazel Johnson, and a nephew Frederick Kreiss. Surviving are his...

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