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Oscar Rafael Jiminian

Oscar Rafael Jiminian

January 11, 2025

Oscar Rafael Jiminian of Woodbridge passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune.

Born in Queens, NY; He resided in Woodbridge since 2011.

Oscar was a 2020 Graduate of Woodbridge High School, and was employed as a server and Chef at Top Golf in...

Walter Joseph Lodzinski

Walter Joseph Lodzinski

January 8, 2025

Walter Joseph Lodzinski passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington. He was 70 years old.

Born on January 12, 1954 in Elizabeth to the late Bertha and Joseph Lodzinski, he lived in Rahway and Roselle Park for most of his life before moving to Hampton five months ago.

Mr....

Anthony Regina

Anthony Regina

January 7, 2025

Anthony Regina, 86 of Vero Beach Florida was born to the late Dominic Regina and Maria Fazio Regina on March 24, 1938.  Tony along with his two sisters Clara and Maria, brothers Marino, Ralph, Rocco and Vito were raised in Bari Italy and had the opportunity to experience and learn the beautiful family tradition of growing and...

Thulasamma Rapoor

Thulasamma Rapoor

January 5, 2025

Thulasamma Rapoor, M.D., of Sayreville, New Jersey, died on January 5, 2025.   Dr. Rapoor was born on April 16, 1939, in Kadapa, Andrha Pradesh, India

Dr. Rapoor immigrated to the United States from India in the mid-1970's.  She successfully practiced medicine for decades, as a pediatrician with offices located in Parlin, New Jersey.  During her practice, Dr....

Judith C. Hupka

Judith C. Hupka

January 5, 2025

Judith C. Hupka of Woodbridge passed away at JFK Medical Center in Edison on Sunday, January 5, 2025.  She was 82 years old.

Born in Bayonne, she resided in Woodbridge for most of her life.

Mrs. Hupka was employed with Crown Publishing in Avenel as a Mail Clerk before retiring many years ago.

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Evelyn M. Lapenta

Evelyn M. Lapenta

January 5, 2025

Evelyn M. LaPenta passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway. She was 90 years old.

Born on May 21, 1934 in Somerville to the late Jane and William Denning, she resided in Annandale and Avenel before moving to Sewaren in 1964.

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William J. Frelish

William J. Frelish

January 4, 2025

William J. Frelish passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick surrounded by family and friends.  He was 74 years old.

Born on December 30, 1950 in Perth Amboy to the late William and Gladys O'Donnell Frelish, he was a lifelong resident of the Sewaren section of Woodbridge Township....

Mark M. Leili

Mark M. Leili

December 28, 2024

Mark M. Leili passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at his home in Perth Amboy.  He was 75 years old.

Born in Elizabeth on July 27, 1949 to the late Margaret and Joseph Leili, he has resided in Perth Amboy for 48 years.

Mr. Leili was a graduate of JFK Memorial High School, Class...

Carmen Kuilan

Carmen Kuilan

December 28, 2024

Carmen Kuilan passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 78 years old.

Born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on February 10, 1946 to the late Josephine and Jacinto Martinez, she has resided in Woodbridge 15 years.

Mrs. Kuilan was employed as a machine operator with...

Shirley C. Fisher

Shirley C. Fisher

December 27, 2024

Shirley C. Fisher passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Gulfside Hospice in New Port Richey, FL. She was 82 years old.

Born on April 26, 1942 in Luzerne, PA to the late Jeanette and Thomas James Garrahan, she resided in Woodbridge before moving to New Port Richey in 2017.

Thomas J. Coester

Thomas J. Coester

December 27, 2024

Thomas J. Coester passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was 65 years old.

Born on April 16, 1959, in Newark, NJ to the late Joseph and Jacqueline Coester, he has resided in the Fords section of Woodbridge Township for the past 14 years.

A graduate of John...

William Madison Smith

William Madison Smith

December 26, 2024

William Madison Smith passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was 37 years old.

Born in Edison on January 8, 1987, he was a lifelong resident of the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township.

Mr. Smith worked as an auto recovery technician for...

Steven J. Wood

Steven J. Wood

December 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Wood, a beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He passed away on December 25th at the age of sixty.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, passion and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends.

Steve affectionately known as Woody is...

Garry V. Maurath

Garry V. Maurath

December 24, 2024

Garry V. Maurath passed away on December 24, 2024 at his home in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township. He was 83 years old.

Born in New Brunswick on August 7, 1941 to the late Henry and Mary Maurath he has resided in Avenel since 1967.

Mr. Maurath worked in the construction field as a...

Jerome T. Dunn

Jerome T. Dunn

December 21, 2024

Jerome T. Dunn of Woodbridge passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at JFK Medical Center in Edison.  He was 92 years old.

Born in Jersey City, NJ; He has resided in Woodbridge since 1964.

Mr. Dunn was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.

He was employed as a...

John P. Gaughran

John P. Gaughran

December 16, 2024

John P. Gaughran (a.k.a Johnny G to family and friends) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  He was 88 years old.

Born in the South Bronx, NY in 1936, he has resided in Woodbridge for the past 43 years.

Mr. Gaughran graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in...

Frances A. Reed

Frances A. Reed

December 8, 2024

Frances A. Reed of Avenel passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Arista Care at Whiting.  She was 93 years old.

Born in Englewood, NJ; She resided in Avenel for many years.

She was a graduate of the Wilfred Academy in New York.

She was employed at Rahway Hospital and St. Elizabeth's...

Theresa Marie Petercsak

Theresa Marie Petercsak

December 7, 2024

Theresa Marie Petercsak of Edison passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Embassy Manor Nursing Home in Edison.  She was 93 years old.

Born in South Plainfield, NJ; She was raised in Edison moving to Edison 25 years ago.

She was employed with Dramits in South Plainfield and Gulton Industries in Metuchen for many...

Mildred A. Kutcher

Mildred A. Kutcher

December 7, 2024

Mildred Kutcher passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 82 years old.

Mildred was born in Scranton, PA on September 23, 1942 to the late Wilbert and Venus Lorsong. She has resided in the Fords section of Woodbridge Township for over 50 years.

She...

Kathleen M. Wyatt

Kathleen M. Wyatt

December 2, 2024

Kathleen M. Wyatt passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home in Woodbridge.  She was 68 years old.

Born on June 29, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the late Ethel and James Healy, she was a lifelong resident of Woodbridge.

She considered amongst her...

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