Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Mr. Charles Howard Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ceidy Antunez

Ceidy Antunez

Apr 9, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mr. Rigoberto Anibal Galeas

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mr. Richard E. Kolesar

Mr. Richard E. Kolesar

Mar 14, 2021

Monroe Township, NJ Mr. Richard E. Kolesar,78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. Richard was born, raised and lived most of his life in New Brunswick before moving to Monroe Township, NJ, twelve years ago. A graduate of New Brunswick High School in 1960. After graduation, he enlisted...

Mr. Rafelo "Felo" Peralta

Mr. Rafelo "Felo" Peralta

Mar 12, 2021

New Brunswick, NJ Rafelo "Felo" Peralta, 28, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ. He was a graduate of New Brunswick High School and attended Middlesex County College. Felo was the manager of Mr. Subs...

Mr. Ronald Hyman

Mr. Ronald Hyman

Mar 10, 2021

Lawrenceville, NJ Ronald T. Hyman: October 16, 1933 - March 10, 2021 Rutgers University Professor Emeritus Ronald T. Hyman, Esq. died on March 10, 2021 at the age of 87 from dementia-related complications. Born in Chicago to Maurice and Matilda Hyman, Ronald Hyman graduated both public and Hebrew high school there before moving with his parents to Miami, Florida. Hyman...

Mrs. Bertha Goldsmith

Mrs. Bertha Goldsmith

Mar 3, 2021

Kendall Park, NJ Mrs. Bertha (Braha) Goldsmith, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, March 3, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and was raised in Atlantic City, NY. Bertha was a graduate of Atlantic City High School. Upon meeting and marrying her husband, Jerry in 1966, she...

Mr. Michael Senoff

Mr. Michael Senoff

Mar 2, 2021

Colts Neck, NJ Mr. Michael Senoff, 79, passed away at The Villa, Manalapan, NJ on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born in Queens, NY and had lived in the North Brunswick area before moving to Monroe and Colts Neck, NJ. Michael had a career as a self employed Certified Public Accountant, retiring many years ago. He was predeceased by...

Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Harris, Jr.

Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Harris, Jr.

Feb 26, 2021

Rudolph (Rudy) Harris, Jr. was born on October 4, 1947 in New Brunswick, New Jersey he was the firstborn son of Mae (Drayton) Harris and Rudolph Harris, Sr. He departed this life February 26, 2021 in Berlin, New Jersey. We thank God for lending Rudy to us 73 glorious years. Rudy was a lifelong resident of New Brunswick, New Jersey,...

Mrs. Sheila F. Hordon, Esq.

Mrs. Sheila F. Hordon, Esq.

Feb 22, 2021

Sheila F. Hordon, 83, of Kendall Park, New Jersey, died on February 22, 2021. She is survived by her sons Laurence and Bruce, her grandsons Sven and Layton, and her brother Nathaniel. Another brother, Martin, predeceased her in April of 2010. Her husband Robert predeceased her in May of 2018. Mrs. Hordon was born in New York City, New York...