All Obituaries

Michael Silva de Oliveira, 31, of Newark, NJ, formerly of Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021.  Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Visiting at the funeral home on Sunday, 2/7, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Governador Valadares, Brazil.

Angel V. Rodriguez, 79, passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2021. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, 2/6, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Cremation service will be private.

Wending Wu, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Visiting on Saturday, 1/30, at the funeral home from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Pedro Navarro announces his passing on Sunday, December 27,2020. Pedro was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on June 26, 1946. Son to Maria Navarro and Ramon Navarro and became a life long resident of Jersey City.  He leaves to cherish his memories his children Philip Navarro and Arielis Navarro, his grandchildren Phil Navarro, Anthony Navarro, Ariana Espada, Kayden Espada and a host of nine loving sisters, nieces and nephews. Aside of being a...

Helen Rogers (nee Ostaszewska), was a life-long resident of Downtown Jersey City. She was born, raised, and lived her entire life in the same house on Seventh Street. Her husband Peter Rogers preceded her in death in 2008. Helen was an active member of Saint Anthony's Church, and supportive of its grammar school programs while her children were in attendance. She was also an active member of Saint Anthony's Rosarian Society and Senior Club. Helen was also an active participant at...

Angelina Rivera, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. Angelina was born in Farjado, Puerto Rico and moved to Jersey City with her family as a child. She was "Mother to the whole world" and loved all of her extended family immensely. She also loved to sew and cook. She will be greatly missed. Angelina was predeceased by her two children, Benito Colon and Lucila Colon; her granddaughter, Julissa Colon and her great-granddaughter, Tevia Booth. She leaves...

Leonardo Balbuena, 73, of Jersey City, passed away on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020.  Leonardo was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. He came to Jersey City on July 11th, 1979. Leonardo worked as a Superintendent.  Leonardo leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Maria (nee Rijo) Balbuena; his two sons, Leonardo Balbuena and his wife Carissa and Saul Balbuena and his wife Cindy; his daughter, Sugey Jimenez and her husband Marcelino; his sister, Teresa Balbuena; his...

Primitivo Hernaiz, 79, of Jersey City, passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2020.  Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Tuesday, 11/24, at 10:00 am at the funeral home. We shall leave at 11:00 am for Grove Church Cemetery, North Bergen, for the burial. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday, 11/23, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.

Carmen Milagros Rivera, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. Carmen came to Jersey City from Salinas, Puerto Rico. She was very involved with the Salinas community in Jersey City. Carmen worked as a Seamstress in both New York City and Jersey City. She was a hard worker and she had a great heart, always helping anyone and everyone. She was a very independent lady. Carmen leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Rey Edgardo Rosario; her daughters, Damaris del Carmen Rosario...

Montanez, Jr. Bernardo (Berny Mac), age 42 of Jersey City gone but never forgotten, died September 1, 2020. Berny born on June 30, 1978 was a dearly loved father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. Berny was known for his humbleness, his beautiful smile, and his humor. Berny loved music and loved dancing. He is survived by his son’s Gabriel Montanez, Fabian Montanez, Bernardo Montanez III, and his stepdaughter Leana Melendez, his brother Gabriel Montanez, his father Bernardo Montanez,...