All Obituaries

Digna Lopez (93) of Cedar Grove passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022.      

Francisco Morales Cartagena was born on December 16, 1921 in Aibonito Puerto Rico. He was the only child of Petranilla Suarez and Diego Morales. Though he did not have siblings, he found an extended family when he married his pre-deceased wife Ana Colon Aponte who had nine siblings. Together, they built a family of their own starting with Ada Irma Hernandez, Wilfredo Morales (pre-deceased), Milka Delia Vargas, Evelyn Nazario, and Nancy Morales. Affectionately known as Papa by his five...

Timothy J Moran Jr, 34, of Bloomfield, NJ entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2022.   Timothy was born at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ on September 16, 1987. He spent most of his adolescent years in Belleville and Bloomfield, playing many sports and making many friends. His most recent years were spent living in Bloomfield with his loving girlfriend Danielle and their beloved dog Bailey. Tim spent his time growing his painting and construction business, in which he...

Former Police Lieutenant Milton E. Medina, age 70 passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He started his career as an EMT before joining The Newark Police Department. Milton rose through the ranks of the Newark Police Department, finishing his career as Police Lieutenant of Newark’s East District 3 rd Precinct. He also co-founded The Hispanic Law Enforcement Association. Milton was a true mentor and friend to many Police Officers and other members of the...

After a long battle with Alzheimer's, Eliseo Cedeño slipped quietly into the arms of the Lord on April 3, 2022, at the age of 74.   Eliseo Cedeño, also known as “Cheito or Eli”,  was born in Luquillo, Puerto Rico on January 20,1948. He was raised in Chicago, IL, and then relocated to Newark, New Jersey.  He attended Newark Tech High School and later Lincoln Tech along with other technical institutes.  Soon after graduating he became a...

On Thursday, March 17th, 2022, Gregory Mosquedes slipped quietly into the arms of God, at Lakeview Care Center, Wayne, NJ.  Greg was born in Newark, NJ on July 16th, 1968.  He attended St. Columbus School/Church in Newark and attended Bloomfield Technology High School, Bloomfield, NJ, and continued some education at Essex County College.  He worked as a jeweler, in downtown Newark for several years and was then employed with Stericycle, Bloomfield, NJ.  Greg was married...

Cristian Perez Estrella at the tender age of 8 was called to his heavenly home on March 4th,2022. Cristian was born in Paterson, lived in Belleville, NJ, and attended second grade at PS# 8 in Belleville, NJ.  He enjoyed the many blessings of a young boy, laughing with his friends and classmates, sharing in childhood games and stories, playing with legos, video games, shopping at Gamestop,  baseball, swimming, eating Wendys, Japanese Shrimp, skittles, passion fruit  &...

Julio Cesar Dávila 62', passed away at Mountainside Medical Hospital on February 22, 2022. Julio was born on April 23, 1959 in Guynabo, Puerto Rico to Benedicta Marrero Quiñones and Juio Cesar Dávila Belen. He graduated high school and went straight into The United States Army on May 23, 1977. He served our country for 6 years. Julio received medals for being a "Marksman with the M-16" and also for being an expert with the "Hand Grenades". He was...

Ramon Santiago from Belleville, NJ entered into eternal rest on January 21, 2022, at his home at the age of 73 years old.  Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on August 14, 1948 to Blanca Lydia Rios and Felipe Santiago.  He devoted his life to his family. He was well-loved by all those who knew him. While he walked the earth he was a passionate man, a good husband, great father, best grandfather, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin. He is survived by his loving wife...