Praimwattee Persaud, lovingly known as “Leila,” passed away at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Leila was born in Bush Lot Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana, where she was known as a bright and accomplished student, graduating at the top of her class. In March of 1976, she immigrated to the United States in search of greater opportunities and built a successful life through hard work, intelligence, and dedication. She worked for many years in the insurance and reinsurance ...

  José Menes, known as “Pepe”, passed away at Jersey City Medical Center on Sunday, May 31st, 2026. José was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, where he lived until the age of 12. As a child, he loved music. He listened intently as his sister, Carmen, took lessons, and would keep the rhythm with his feet. He taught himself how to play guitar and piano and write music. After he moved to New Jersey, he continued in his love of music by joining a Latin rock ...

Tiomothy S. Roufaeal, 64, passed away suddenly and tragically on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Wake Service at Mideast Evangelical Church, Jersey City on Thursday, 5/28, and Friday, 5/29, from 7:00 - 9:00PM. On Saturday, 5/30, the Funeral Service will take place at Old Bergen Church, Jersey City, from 9:30 - 11:30AM. Entombment to follow at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City.

Samia Said was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful woman of God whose life reflected extraordinary strength, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family. She carried a quiet grace that filled every room she entered and a faith that sustained those around her through every season of life. Even through years of hardship and suffering, Samia remained steadfast — meeting each day with courage, dignity, gratitude, and unshakable trust in God. She loved Jesus deeply ...

John Luke, 54, of Jersey City, passed away on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Wednesday, 5/13, at 12:00PM at St.George & St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church, Jersey City. Entombment to follow at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City.

Wilfredo Valentin Abreu, 75, of Bayonne, passed away on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Wilfredo Abreu, 75, fallecio el sabado, 2 de mayo, 2026. A Wilfredo Abreu le sobreviven su amada esposa, Altagracia Abreu; sus hijos, Ciprian Martinez, Wilfredo Abreu y su recordada hija, Gladys Abreu; sus hijos politicos, Arelis Diaz, Yaquira Abreu y Sean Egberts; sus nietos, Isaiah Lynch, Damian Abreu, Dylan Abreu, Liam Egberts, Maia Egberts y Mathias Abreu; sus hermanos, Gladys, Idalia, Antonio y Julio; sus ...

Maged Gerges, 46, of Bayonne, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Relatives & Friends are invitied to attend the funeral service on, Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Abanoub & St. Antonious Coptic Orthodox Church in Bayonne, NJ. Burial to follow at Forest Green Cemetery in Marlboro, NJ. 

Fayez Fawzy Tadros, 76, of Belleville, NJ passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Relatives & friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Mary & St. Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church, Belleville, on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00PM. Entombment to follow at Christ Church Cemetery, Belleville.

Farahat Fahmy Tadros Abdelmesih, 84, of Bayonne City, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Relatives & Friends are invited to the Funeral service at St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church in Bayonne, NJ. Burial to follow at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny, NJ.

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and niece, Marie Vitanie Fortune, a truly kind and selfless woman who lived a beautiful and fulfilling life of 92 years. Born in Léogâne, Haiti, to her loving parents Verelia (nee Milien) and Batissant Fortune, she carried her warmth and strength with her when she migrated to the United States in 2002. She quickly became a pillar in her community—known to many as the ...