Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for New Brunswick, NJ, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Graciela Sierra
May 1, 2021
Graciela Sierra Casa, 77, passed away at St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ on Saturday evening, May 1, 2021. She was born and raised in Soba, Bogota, Columbia and recently was invited by St. Mary's RC Church in Plainfield to come and teach the spiritual word of the Lord, while visiting her family in North Plainfield. For many years...
Mr. Jack Borrus
Apr 27, 2021
Jack Borrus, 92, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Parker at River Road Nursing Care Residence in Piscataway, N.J., surrounded by his children Amy, Janet and David Borrus. His beloved wife Adele Borrus predeceased him in 2019. They were married for 66 years. Jack Borrus was a warm, kind and energetic man with an incredible zest for life. An...
Mr. Daniel J. Bendavid
Apr 27, 2021
OCTOBER 8, 1927 – APRIL 27, 2021 Daniel Bendavid known to many as “Danny Holiday” 93, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. Daniel was born and raised in the Sephardic community of New Brunswick, NJ, raised his family in North Brunswick, and recently moved back to the area from Delray Beach FL. Danny was an incredibly warm and loving...
Mr. Neftaly "Cotto" Cotto
Apr 23, 2021
Neftaly "Cotto" Cotto, 46, of New Brunswick, NJ passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. He was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico and spent most of his life as a resident of New Brunswick, NJ. "Cotto" was a comedian and was always the life of the party. He had many friends...
Mrs. Olga I. Santiago
Apr 20, 2021
Olga I. Santiago, 75, of Edison, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico and casme to Metchen, NJ at the age of 7. Olga later lived in Edison and New Brunswick before returning to raise her family in Edison. Olga worked for over 27...
Mrs. Mary Lizzie James
Apr 20, 2021
Mary Lizzie James was born on April 17, 1948 in Cordele, Georgia. She was a lifelong resident of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Mary worked for the New Brunswick Board of Education for 30 years before retiring. She is predeceased by her parents Charlie and Christina Sellers, her beloved husband of 50 years Willie Lee James, her loving daughter, Delores James...
Mr. Pedro J. Reyes
Apr 19, 2021
Pedro J. Reyes, 73, of New Brunswick, NJ entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home in the early morning. He was born in San Jose de las Matas, Dominican Republic and came to Newark, New Jersey in 1985. Pedro has lived in New Brunswick for the past four years with his wife and family. Pedro...
Mr. Charles Howard Thompson
Apr 19, 2021
Charles Howard Thompson, 67, the last male child born to Albert and Elsie Thompson on March 28, 1954 in East Millstone, NJ. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Elsie Thompson, brothers Sylvester and William Thompson, sisters, Elizabeth Thompson, Anna Mae Daniels, Lillian Jenkins and Dolores Gardner. Charles joined St. James A>M>E> Church, East Millstone, NJ at...
Aaron Troy Purnell
Apr 16, 2021
Aaron “Master AP” Purnell, Sr. was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1972 in New Brunswick, NJ to Christine Purnell and the late Curtis Moore. As a child, he attended St. Peter’s Elementary School and the Nyerere Education Institute for his middle school years. He went on to attend Burlington City High School, then returned to graduate from New Brunswick High...
Quantae Shanae Lindsey
Apr 16, 2021
Quantae Shanae Lindsey was born September 26, 1988 in New Brunswick, NJ to LaShaun Lindsey and James Walker. She departed this life on April 16, 2021 while on a family trip to Puerto Rico, where she was having the time of her life. Quantae attended Franklin and New Brunswick School Systems, graduating from New Brunswick High School in 2006. She...
Ruben Luis Gonzalez Mena
Apr 13, 2021
Ruben Luis Gonzalez-Mena residente en la localidad de Somerset NJ y de 65 años de edad, falleció en paz el 13 de Abril del 2021 en el hospital de Robert Wood Jonhson. Ruben nació en Puerto Rico, una isla a la que siempre deseaba volver. Durante su adolescencia y más tarde como adulto, le gustaba pasar el tiempo arreglando sus...
Mr. Victor R. Valerio
Apr 9, 2021
New Brunswick, NJ Mr. Victor R. Valerio, 91, formerly of Manhattan, NY, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Peter's University Hospital under the care of Seasons Hospice. He was born and raised in Santiago, Dominican Republic, he came to the United States, settling in Manhattan many years ago. He worked as a wood craftsman for Naberto's Woodcraft...
Ms. Violeta Mota
Apr 9, 2021
Violeta Mota, born on December 11th, 1952 passed on April 9th, 2021 at the age of 68. Violeta was born in the town of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic to parents Gloria and Rufino Mota. At the age of 16, she arrived to join her immigrant family in Brooklyn, NY where she began her American journey by helping support her eight...
Mr. Rigoberto Anibal Galeas
Apr 9, 2021
Plainfield, NJ Rigoberto Anibal Galeas, 67, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. He was born and raised in Santiago, Ecuador and came to Plainfield in 1980. Rigoberto worked for many years as a warehouseman for different company distribution centers. He enjoyed having barbeques with his friends, loved to talk to everyone...
Ruth Fischer
Apr 8, 2021
Ruth Maslow Fischer was born on June 27, 1931 to Lily and Harry Maslow. She married the love of her life, Marvin Fischer, on June 14, 1953. They had three children, Michael (Cheryl Farr) Fischer, Cathi Fischer, and Wendy Fischer; five grandchildren, Brian (Sarah Dahms) Fischer, Julie (Jordan) Boehler, Jessica Leff, Sarah Leff, and Lexi Nicodemus; and three great-grandchildren, Mason...
Luis A Peralta
Apr 3, 2021
Luis A. Peralta, también conocido como “Marte” falleció el sábado 3 de abril de 2021 a la edad de 71 años en New Brunswick, Nueva Jersey. Luis nació el 6 de octubre de 1949 en Pananao, República Dominicana. Su batalla con problemas médicos en los últimos años demostró su valentía al enfrentar los desafíos de la vida con una sonrisa....
Mr. Norman Berlin
Apr 2, 2021
Norman Berlin of Highland Park, New Jersey – passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He was 83. Norman was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend - who touched many lives with warmth, humor and kindness. Norman was born in Brooklynn, New York and lived much of his...
Mr. Martin Cotto
Mar 24, 2021
New Brunswick, NJ Martin Cotto, 68, passed away peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born and raised in Cidra, Puerto Rico. Martin came to New Brunswick in 1981. He was a very hard working man, who was employed by Herris Candy, formally on Industrial Way, New Brunswick, for many years....
Mr John Perez
Mar 20, 2021
Beloved husband to Maria (Ramirez), dearest father “Pop” of John Jr. “Johnny”, David, Jenea and cherished grandfather “PopPop” of Daniella. He is survived by his father Juan Perez and sister Nilda; and his predeceased mother, Maria (Garcia) and brother Ray. John was an auto mechanic by trade, a profession and passion he loved since his teenage years. He loved watching...
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