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Irena Dera

Irena Dera

Dec 3, 2023

In loving memory of Irena Dera, (Nee: Gladka) 91 of South Amboy, NJ passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 at the Venetian Care Center with her family close to her. Irena was born in Konojewo, Poland the daughter of Jan and Franciszka Gladki., she came to the United States when she was 55 to visit her daughter and remained...

Leszek Wierzbowski

Leszek Wierzbowski

Dec 1, 2023

Leszek Wierzbowski, 68 of Parlin, NJ entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 1, 2023. Leszek was born April 27th, 1955, in Bialystok, Poland; son to the late Mieczyslaw Wierzbowski and Zdzislawa Wierzbowska (Chojnowska). He moved to the United States in 1994. Leszek was known for his sense of humor, hard work, and dedication to his family. His last 11...

Barbara Chevalier

Barbara Chevalier

Nov 25, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Chevalier (Tamburri), born on May 25, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ, who passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 in South Amboy, NJ at 86 years old. Barbara lived a fulfilled life. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and the Jersey Shore with her husband. She loved being...

Phyllis T. Jakubczak

Phyllis T. Jakubczak

Nov 7, 2023

Phyllis T. Jakubczak, (Nee: DeLucia) 98 of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Venetian Care Center. Phyllis was born in South Amboy, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria DeLucia, where she lived most of her life. She was previously employed by South Amboy Memorial Hospital and enjoyed spending time with her family....

Dariusz A. Karasiewicz

Dariusz A. Karasiewicz

Nov 5, 2023

Dariusz Adam Karasiewicz, a 49-year-old resident of South Amboy, left us and this world on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home. Born in Poland, in the city of Sztum, Dariusz completed his education at the Mining School in Jastrzębie Zdrój and served as a soldier for our country, Poland ,a duty he held with immense pride. Fearless of hard...

Glen T. Munck

Glen T. Munck

Oct 19, 2023

Glen T. Munck 58 a lifelong resident of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 19, 2023 at his lifelong family home. Glen was born in South Amboy on March 12, 1965 and was a graduate of Perth Amboy Votech. Glen later would become a member of the IUOE Local 825 and worked throughout his whole life as...

Erica Theresa Ziegler

Erica Theresa Ziegler

Oct 15, 2023

Erica Theresa Ziegler, 45, of South Amboy, NJ on Sunday morning, October 15th, 2023, at her home passed away suddenly after her long battle with cancer. Erica was born June 28th, 1978, in Brooklyn, New York; daughter to Frank "Jerry" Ziegler, and the late Lorraine Ziegler (née McMahon). In college, Erica studied interior design and event planning; and later, graduated...

Madonna "Donna" Martin

Madonna "Donna" Martin

Oct 2, 2023

Madonna “Donna” Martin, (Nee: Egan) 75 entered into rest Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Jewish Home in Freehold, New Jersey. Born in Perth Amboy, Donna lived in South Amboy and the surrounding area for many years before moving to Freehold. She worked for Millennium Eye Care in Freehold for close to 15 years and then for J&S Stark in...

Pramod Meduru

Pramod Meduru

Sep 28, 2023

Pramod Meduru, 51, of Sayreville passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at home where he resided with his mother. Pramod was a physician specializing in general internal medicine; he received his medical degree from Rutgers University. Pramod was born in Madras, India; and emigrated to America with his parents at the age of 14. Beyond his medical career, Pramod...

Irene Levins

Irene Levins

Sep 27, 2023

Irene Levins, (Nee: Walczak) 95 of Boca Raton Florida (formerly of South Amboy, NJ) entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2023. Irene was born in South Amboy, New Jersey. She was an accomplished Administrative Secretary of the Marine Dept. at Amarada Hess Corporation for 25 years from where she retired. She will always be remembered for her loving interactions...

Zain Angel Miles Sanchez

Zain Angel Miles Sanchez

Sep 23, 2023

Baby Zain Angel Miles of South Amboy, NJ, joined the angels in heaven leaving this world too soon suddenly on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born on a Monday, December 19, 2022 a beautiful baby boy weighing 7 lbs 11 ounces. Zain was a joyful, happy baby who loved to laugh and play. He was curious about everything and...

Patricia Ann Mcgowan

Patricia Ann Mcgowan

Sep 13, 2023

Patricia A. McGowan (Nee: Zielinski), 80 of Matawan (formerly of South Amboy), entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Patricia was born in South Amboy. She worked at South Amboy Trust Company prior to becoming a homemaker. In her later years, she worked at St. Mary's Rectory. Cherished mother, grandmother and aunt. She will be truly missed but...

Felix Collazo

Felix Collazo

Sep 6, 2023

Felix Collazo, 51 of East Brunswick passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home. Services were private by family.

Estelle J. Klimek

Estelle J. Klimek

Aug 31, 2023

Estelle J. Klimek (nee Klimkiewicz) of South Amboy, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in South Amboy, NJ, the daughter of Stanley and Josephine, she attended Sacred Heart Grammar School, St. Mary High School, and Drake Business School. She pursued a career in business administration, working for National Lead, Engelhard,...

Mary Pritting

Mary Pritting

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Bukovec Pritting, 68, of South Amboy died on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Mary was born in South Amboy and lived in Sayreville/South Amboy her entire life. She last served as the Head of Children Services/Assistant Director of the Union Public Library. She was a respected member of New Jersey Library Association and a Leader in the Libraries of Union...

Stanley A. Cross

Stanley A. Cross

Jul 9, 2023

Stanley A. Cross, 102, of Sayreville, NJ, entered into Eternal Rest peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2023 with his family by his side. Stanley was born in South Amboy on September 3, 1920, the son of George and Caroline Cross (Krzyzkowski). Stanley is predeceased by his siblings Anthony, Albert, Joan (Julia), and Cecilia (Jadczak). Stanley is survived by...

Stanislaw Gacki

Stanislaw Gacki

Jul 2, 2023

July 2, 2023, Stanislaw Gacki, 85, of Old Bridge, NJ, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Maria at his side. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness he left this world. Stanislaw was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Stanislaw son of Stanislaw Gacki and Janina Czaplicka was born on October 5th 1937 in...

Joseph T. Wands

Joseph T. Wands

Jun 20, 2023

Joseph Thomas Wands, 39, of Sayreville, NJ passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Joseph was born on July 23, 1983 in New Brunswick NJ, the son of Donna Osolinski. He graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 2002. Recently, he worked at Commercial Metals Company in Sayreville as a train operator, but he enjoyed working...

Maryann S. Ragucci

Maryann S. Ragucci

Jun 12, 2023

Maryann S. Ragucci, (Nee: Sielicki) 75 of Sayreville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023. Services were private per family request

Estelle Fine

Estelle Fine

Jun 7, 2023

Estelle Fine (Nee: Roesch) 83 of Monroe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. A private service was held at Beth Israel Chapels, Woodbridge, NJ

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