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Local Obituaries for New Brunswick, NJ, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas

Mr. Joel "Juco" Rivera

Mr. Joel "Juco" Rivera

Aug 26, 2021

Joel "Juco" Rivera, 46, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and came to Jersey City, New Jersey at the age of 9 with his mother, Virginia. Joel employed as a warehouseman for Resnick Distributors, New Brunswick. There he was admired by many....

Mr. Jose N. Gomez

Mr. Jose N. Gomez

Aug 22, 2021

Jose N. Gomez,79, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.  Born in Pananao, Dominican Republic, he came to New Brunswick, NJ in 1980. Jose worked for 22 years with Rutgers University as a maintenance man retiring in 2007. After retiring, he dabbled in farming and agriculture. He was a...

Mrs Gertrude Z. Klaus

Mrs Gertrude Z. Klaus

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Gertrude (nee Zwiebel) Klaus, 89, born in New Brunswick, resided most of her life in Highland Park, NJ, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 20, 2021, at her home in East Brunswick. At age 20, she was Valedictorian of her graduating class at New Jersey College for Women, (Douglas College) where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Gert...

Ira Glazer

Ira Glazer

Aug 18, 2021

Ira Glazer November 11, 1957-August 18th, 2021 Ira Glazer passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 18th, 2021 from a long illness. He was 65 years old. Ira was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Herman Glazer and his mother Sandy Glazer. Ira was most notably known for his athleticism and was extraordinarily gifted in extreme sports since his...

Mrs. Yvette Russell

Mrs. Yvette Russell

Aug 14, 2021

In Loving Memory Yvette Russell (Nee Martin), 80 passed away on August 14th, 2021 in North Brunswick, NJ. Yvette was born in St. Johns, Antigua on March 3rd 1941 to Edgar Martin and Margaret Martin (Nee Jacobs). She was a part of large and loving family. In 1967, she married Donald Russell and they had 2 children--Tessa (John) Hopkinson and...

Mr. Carlos G. Manzanares

Mr. Carlos G. Manzanares

Aug 10, 2021

Carlos G. Manzanares, 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 10,2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Esteli, Nicaragua and grew up in Managua. Carlos came to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 24. There he met his wife Leonor Vera Manzanares. Together they moved to North Brunswick for a short time, then made their home in...

Richard A Mumber

Richard A Mumber

Aug 6, 2021

Richard A Mumber, 79, of Piscataway, NJ passed away August 6, 2021 in Goose Creek, South Carolina surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in New Brunswick, NJ to Helen M. McLaughlin Mumber and Peter A. Mumber on November 1, 1941. He graduated from Saint Peter’s H.S. and Rutger’s University in New Brunswick. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Mr. Eddy Giovanni Tobar-Ortiz

Mr. Eddy Giovanni Tobar-Ortiz

Aug 3, 2021

Eddy Giovanni Tobar-Ortiz, 58, of East Brunswick, NJ passed away at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he moved with his family to New York City in 1975. Eddy Giovanni has been living in East Brunswick, NJ for the past 34 years with his family. Eddy Giovanni worked...

Mr. John E. Cowan, Sr.

Mr. John E. Cowan, Sr.

Jul 28, 2021

Mr. John E. Cowan, Sr., 84, of New Brunswick, NJ, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born and raised in Salisbury, North Carolina, moved to Greensboro before moving to New Brunswick, NJ sixty years ago. John worked as a custodian for the New Brunswick School System for many years....

Ms. Maria "Antuka" Palomino

Ms. Maria "Antuka" Palomino

Jul 16, 2021

Maria "Antuka" Palomino, 43, passed away on Friday, July 16,2021 at her home. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Antuka came to New Brunswick at the age of 14. After graduating Medical Assistant school, she worked briefly in the field before accepting a job with Rutgers University Dining Services Department. Antuka worked in Dining Services for 11 years. She enjoyed...

Mrs. Maria De Lourdes Acevedo Pelaez

Mrs. Maria De Lourdes Acevedo Pelaez

Jul 11, 2021

Maria de Lourdes Acevedo Pelaez, 35, of New Brunswick, NJ, passed away at her home on Sunday evening, July 11, 2021. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, she came to New Brunswick area at the age of 12. During her lifetime she had worked for several different warehouses in the area. Maria was a very social and friendly person, enjoyed cooking. She...

Mrs. Angela Osorto

Mrs. Angela Osorto

Jul 11, 2021

Angela Osorto, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Complete Care at Willow Creek, Somerset, NJ. Born and raised in Alianza Valle, Honduras. She came to the Somerset area several years ago to live with her son. Angela had a love of watching novelas, cooking and spending time with her beloved family. She was very fortunate to be...

Mrs. Susan J. Osieja

Mrs. Susan J. Osieja

Jul 10, 2021

Susan J. Osieja, 48, of the Dayton section of South Brunswick, passed away , Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home. Susan was born in Passaic, NJ, was a lifelong South Brunswick area resident and graduated South Brunswick High School. Following graduation she attended Jersey City State College, where she completed a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Education. After college,...

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Terrizzi

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Terrizzi

Jul 7, 2021

Dorothy Mae Terrizzi, 92, wife of the late Peter Terrizzi, (2014), passed away with her family by her side at her home on, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ, she has been living in her family home in North Brunswick, for many years. Predeceased by her husband, Peter, her son, Peter John and her brother,...

Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez

Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez

Jun 28, 2021

Gilberto (Gilbert) Gonzalez, 78, of North Brunswick passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his residence. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he lived in New Jersey most of his life. Gilberto was a warehouse worker for Container Corporation of America in Somerset, NJ for many years. Previously in Puerto Rico, he was employed as a Security Guard. Devoted to...

Mrs. Rose V Keresztes

Mrs. Rose V Keresztes

Jun 25, 2021

Rose Keresztes entered eternal life on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Rose was 72 years old. She was born in Totszentmarton, Hungary and resided in Highland Park, NJ for many years. Rose completed two years of advanced clerical study and became an administrative assistant in the Microbiology Department at Rutgers University...

Mrs. Nereida "Nelly" Martinez

Mrs. Nereida "Nelly" Martinez

Jun 23, 2021

Nereida “Nelly” Martinez Honoring Life, Celebrating Love Nereida Martinez, affectionately known as “Nelly,” was born the second eldest of nine children on December 25, 1959, in Vega Baja (Puerto Rico), to Jose’ “Che Che” Martinez, Sr. and Alejandrina Soto Martinez (both predeceased). In 1963, as a young child, Nelly moved from Puerto Rico with her parents to the City of...

Mr. Pedro Rivera

Mr. Pedro Rivera

Jun 21, 2021

Pedro Rivera, 88, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home in Edison, NJ with his family by his side. He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, came to the states, first to New York in 1952, then settling in Newark, NJ. Pedro moved to Edison, NJ in 1958 after marrying Carmen Rosa in 1956. While living...

Miss Victoria Ponce Roncal

Miss Victoria Ponce Roncal

Jun 17, 2021

Victoria Ponce Roncal, 91, was born in Parco-Huancayo, Peru on July 21, 1929. She entered into eternal life on the morning or Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Having grown up in Peru, Victoria came to New Brunswick in 2000. The past few years, she has been residing with her son,...

Mr. Manuel "Tigre" Santiago

Mr. Manuel "Tigre" Santiago

Jun 15, 2021

Manuel Santiago, 61, of Sayreville, NJ, was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, Manuel came with his family to New Brunswick at the young age of 9. He grew up in New Brunswick. After he married his wife, Ann Marie, they started their...