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South amboy, NJ Obituaries

Rosalind Salinas

Rosalind Salinas

Jul 10, 2019

Rosalind Salinas (Nee: Roth) of Cliffside Park entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Rosalind was born on a Friday in September, 71 years ago, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan; the daughter of the late Nathan and June. She had a fierce love for her family and life, which...

Justina Martinez

Justina Martinez

Jul 8, 2019

Justina Martinez (Nee: Tavares) 94 of New Brunswick joined the angels in Heaven on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Justina was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic the daughter of Pedro and Julia. She came to america in 1994 and became a USA permanent resident. She was proud of her heritage and happy to pursue the American...

Anne M Halmi

Anne M Halmi

Jul 3, 2019

Anne M. Halmi, 57 of Sayreville and South Amboy areas entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born in South Amboy, NJ, Anne was a resident of South Amboy and Sayreville for over 45 years before moving to Monroe, Bridgewater and Manalapan. Anne spent countless hours participating in the Sayreville “B.I.C.” Foundation, Easter Seals, Special Olympics and Arc...

Albert Haklar

Albert Haklar

Jul 3, 2019

Albert Haklar, 90, of South Amboy passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born in Woodbridge the son of James and Barbara, graduated from Woodbridge Highschool and served his country proudly during Korean War Conflict in the United States Navy. When he returned home from the military, he married a beautiful woman from South Amboy, whom he has spent...

Kathleen Marie Mahon

Kathleen Marie Mahon

Jun 24, 2019

Kathleen Marie Mahon entered into eternal rest at home on June 24th, 2019 at the age of 60. Kathleen was born in Jersey City, the daughter of James and Adrienne. She pursued her education with fierce determination and will. As an accomplished student, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. She...

Silvia Martha Villacorta

Silvia Martha Villacorta

Jun 24, 2019

Silvia Martha Villacorta, (Nee: Robles) of East Brunswick passed away peacefully and entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2019 with her family by her side. Silvia was blessed into this world on a Friday on July 29, 1955, 63 years ago in Lima, Peru, the daughter of Oscar and Sara. She was an active child who loved her...

Roman W. Ferencz

Roman W. Ferencz

Jun 14, 2019

Roman W. Ferencz, 93 of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2019. Roman was born in Jawornik, Poland the son of Pawel and Aniela, he emigrated when he was in his early 20’s. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War and was very proud of his dedication. Roman retired...

Jerrold W Boychuk

Jerrold W Boychuk

Jun 11, 2019

Jerrold W. Boychuk, 72 of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jerry was born in Canada and came to South Amboy with his parents John and Helen before his first birthday. He grew up in South Amboy and was a devoted parishioner to Sacred Heart Church. He was married to the love of his life...

Teresa Balicki

Teresa Balicki

May 26, 2019

Teresa Balicki (Nee: Banach) 91 of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Teresa was a beautiful spirited person who was born in Poland and emigrated to America in 1963 with her husband and children. She was adored by her community for always being there when you needed a hand. Teresa like other traditional polish women...

Margarita H. Kopko

Margarita H. Kopko

May 19, 2019

Margarita H. Kopko, (nee Hernandez), 62, of the Parlin section of Sayreville. Peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born in Manhattan, New York and she resided in Sayreville since 1988. Margarita was an active parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church, South Amboy and was a member of the Catholic Council of Women. She previously...

John Klajn

John Klajn

May 16, 2019

John Klajn, 72, of Hillsborough entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Germany and emigrated to America with his family when he was four years old and grew up in Perth Amboy. After completing high school, he served his country proudly during the Vietnam Era from...

Grace T. Brinkerhoff

Grace T. Brinkerhoff

May 15, 2019

Grace T. Brinkerhoff (Nee: Ensmann) 80, of South Amboy, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 with her family by her side. Grace was born in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of Howard Ensmann and Dora Hoth. She lived most her life in Weehawken, NJ, until marrying her husband Fred in 1958. She then moved to South Amboy...

Robert John Kaboski

Robert John Kaboski

May 2, 2019

Robert John Kaboski, 67 of Lake Como entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2019 with his family by his side. Robert was born in South Amboy the son of the late John F. and Florence. He grew up most of his life in town, graduating from Hoffman High School, and then moved to Old Bridge in 1985 where...

Mila Fishman

Mila Fishman

Apr 24, 2019

Mila Fishman (Nee: Kopekin) 80, of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in her home in Brooklyn, NY. Mila lived life the fullest, enjoyed dancing and celebrating with family and friends. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, the daughter of Toliek and Rosa, she emigrated to America in her late 30’s. Most her life she was a hair stylist...

Stanislaw Ugala

Stanislaw Ugala

Apr 16, 2019

Stanislaw Mrugala, 68 of South Amboy passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at JFK Medical Center. Stanislaw was born in Czerwinne, Poland the son of Wladyslaw and Antonina. When he was in his forties him and his wife emigrated from Poland to the United States. After living in Chicago for less than a decade the moved here to South...

Helen Rosato

Helen Rosato

Apr 12, 2019

Helen Rosato, (Nee: Lestuck) 80, of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Helen was born in Perth Amboy the daughter of Frank and Helen. Helen raised her family in South Amboy along with being very active with in the community. She was a devoted wife to her husband...

Patsy M Battaglia

Patsy M Battaglia

Apr 10, 2019

Patsy M. Battaglia 84, of South Amboy passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Venetian Rehabilitation Center. He was born and raised in Newark the son Ralph and Eleanor. Patsy was a decorated Sergeant of the Newark Police Department. He served the community for 32 years and retired in the early 90’s. He loved his family and enjoyed...

Krzysztof Jan Kula

Krzysztof Jan Kula

Apr 10, 2019

Krzysztof Kula, 45 of South Amboy passed away on April 10, 2019 after a long battle with health issues. His was a hard worker who came from Opole, Poland, he worked for Electrical Integrity, LLC for some time and was very skilled in what he did. He is survived by his father Zygmunt, his loving sister Dorota Karlowski, and her...

Bonnie Ruth Kessler

Bonnie Ruth Kessler

Apr 9, 2019

Bonnie Ruth Kessler 75, (Nee: Siegel) passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on April 9, 2019 from ALS. Her strength and dignity throughout this illness was both admirable and courageous. Bonnie graduated from Tilden High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1960, six months early, and attended Brooklyn College before marrying Arnold Kessler and raising a family....

Richard "Rick" Sweatt Sr.

Richard "Rick" Sweatt Sr.

Apr 4, 2019

Richard Paul Sweatt Sr., age 60,South Amboy, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Rick, fought a courageous battle with cancer the same way he lived his life- with strength, bravery and optimism. Known to most as Rick, a native of South Amboy, New Jersey, who worked as a Truck Driver and Warehouse Worker with...

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