South amboy, NJ Obituaries

Adam Bielak

Adam Bielak

Feb 15, 2024

Mr. Adam Bielak, 95 of South Amboy, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully on February 15, 2024. It is with great sorrow that the Bielak family announces the passing of their beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother Adam was born April 14, 1928 in Lwow, Poland, to Zofia and Henryk Bielak. As a teenager during World War II, he...

Thomas G. Della Fave

Thomas G. Della Fave

Feb 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas G. Della Fave. Thomas passed away on February 4, 2024, age 92, after a brief illness. Tom was born in Hoboken, NJ. He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and spent his 2-year tour at Fort Dix. After his service, he opened Del-Ray’s New Colony Tavern and...

Frank J Sencher

Frank J Sencher

Feb 1, 2024

Frank Joseph Sencher, 77, a longtime resident of Fords, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Old Bridge Medical Center, Old Bridge, NJ. He was born in South Amboy, NJ, on January 17, 1947. He grew up in Laurence Harbor, NJ before moving to Fords. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Tillie (Nagrosky) Sencher, and...

Helen C Halmi

Helen C Halmi

Jan 31, 2024

Helen Yablonicky Halmi, 87 of Sayreville and South Amboy died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Roosevelt Care Center, Old Bridge, NJ Born in South Amboy, Helen was a resident of South Amboy and later Sayreville before moving to Monroe Township in 2001. Soon after her husband died, Helen returned to Sayreville in 2012 to be closer to her family....

Nicolas Kolokithias

Nicolas Kolokithias

Jan 1, 2024

Nicolas Kolokithias, of Edison NJ, was 48 when he was called to Heaven on Monday morning January 1st, 2024. Nick was born May 13th, 1975, in Queens, New York; Son to Nicholas "Nick" Kolokithias and the late Gretchen Shepard. Nick obtained his commercial drivers license and worked as an MTA Bus Operator out of the Michael J. Quill depot in...

Carol Ann Aitken

Carol Ann Aitken

Dec 30, 2023

Carol Ann Aitken (nee Simon) passed away Saturday, December 30 2023 at Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy NJ She turned 80 on September 7 2023. Born September 7, 1943 in Perth Amboy the daughter of Steve and Ann Simon. Carol resided in South Amboy most of her adult life Carol was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Robert...

Rafael Reyes

Rafael Reyes

Dec 14, 2023

Rafael Reyes, 99, of Manalapan went into eternal rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023 on his 71st wedding anniversary peacefully at his daughter’s home. Rafael was born March 24, 1924 in his hometown of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Gregorio Reyes & Juana Pujals. Rafael married the love of his life Ana Reyes on December...

Ruth Waverczak

Ruth Waverczak

Dec 13, 2023

Ruth Waverczak, (Nee: Makowiecki) 91, of South Amboy died Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born in Perth Amboy and has lived in South Amboy for the past 64 years. Ruth was a loving mother and homemaker, who enjoyed Bingo and the South Amboy Senior Citizens. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Waveczak, and mother Mary Mackowiecki. Surviving on...

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...

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