Brothers and sisters of the Diocese of Metuchen. 

It is with heartfelt solicitude that Bishop James F. Checchio has asked the Catholic Spirit to host this memorial site for those of you who lost loved ones to the coronavirus.  This corner of our website is a reminder that your diocesan family, along with Bishop Checchio, are praying for the repose of the souls listed below.  Please be assured of our prayerful condolences.  May Jesus our Redeemer raise your loved ones to eternal life and may Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, comfort you in your bereavement.

Please fill out the form to submit information about your loved one.

NAME OF DECEASED: Andrew Gigante
AGE OF DECEASED: 78
PARISH: Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Matawan​​​​​​​
BIRTH DATE: 
DEATH DATE: 12/28/2020​​​​​​​
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Andrew was born in Molfetta, Italy to the late Lazzaro and Francesca Gigante. He would immigrate to the United States at the age of 10. The family would live in Hoboken. Eventually moving to Bayonne, NJ he would meet and marry the love of his life, Joanne Mulewski. The couple would start their own family and move to Old Bridge where they resided for the past 49 years. Andrew was a self employed plumber, he owned Andrew Gigante Plumbing and Heating.

NAME OF DECEASED: Sr. Rose Mary Barrod
AGE OF DECEASED: 96
PARISH: Holy Family, New Brunswick
BIRTH DATE: 
DEATH DATE: 4/20/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Sister Rose Mary was a very talented woman; she was an accomplished seamstress and a wonderful artist. She loved helping people, whether as a teacher of primary school or as a visitor in Robert Woods Johnson Hospital. Sister Rose was New Brunswick born and bred and was one of 11 children. She treasured her family and loved being a Sister of Charity.

NAME OF DECEASED: Sister Pius (Irene) Yavor
AGE OF DECEASED: 88
PARISH: St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Perth Amboy
BIRTH DATE: 10/05/1932
DEATH DATE: 12/14/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Sister Pius was a member of the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great. Her many years of dedicated service included teaching, school administration and parish catechesis. She also worked in the Campus Ministry at Seton Hall University. She continued with telephone call ministry in her later years.


 

NAME OF DECEASED: Alfonso Gomez
AGE OF DECEASED: 63
PARISH: Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Matawan
BIRTH DATE: 03/21/1957
DEATH DATE: 12/13/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Al was respected by all.  The smile was genuine.  A fan of baseball, all things sports and a fierce competitor. A family man and protector of all whom he loved. We married on 2/14/1988. He was my sweetheart for 32 years and will be my forever Valentine.

NAME OF DECEASED: Elva Ventura
AGE OF DECEASED: 74
PARISH: Inmaculate Conception, Somerville
BIRTH DATE: 04/24/1945
DEATH DATE: 04/17/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: She was excellent mom and grand mom, she was Minister of Eucaristia. Really lovely and always pray for everybody. Still lives on in our hearts.

NAME OF DECEASED: Rafael Angel Zeledón Gutierrez
AGE OF DECEASED: 63
PARISH: The Visitation in New Brunswick
BIRTH DATE: 05/04/1956
DEATH DATE: 04/21/2020


 

NAME OF DECEASED: Rick Perez
AGE OF DECEASED: 60
BIRTH DATE: 05/05/1959
DEATH DATE: 04/29/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED:  A story teller like no other. A brother who would never walk into the darkness alone. Loyal, always had our backs. Gone too soon. Will be missed forever.

NAME OF DECEASED: John Iannone
AGE OF DECEASED: 77
DEATH DATE: 05/02/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED:  John has suffered for the past three months going from hospital to rehab center then back to hospital when he developed Covid-19. He was a kind soul. He especially loved his family, Wife Irene, Daughter Kristina, and Granddaughter Isabella.

NAME OF DECEASED: Dr.Alex Kowalenko
AGE OF DECEASED: 90
PARISH: St Agnes, Clark, NJ
DEATH DATE: 04/24/2020



 

NAME OF DECEASED: Irene Starzynski
AGE OF DECEASED: 85
PARISH: St. Mary of Ostrabrama, South River, NJ
DEATH DATE: 04/16/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Loving mother, wife and grandmother. Cherished aunt. Very spiritual woman. She prayed the rosary daily.

 

NAME OF DECEASED: Luke Workoff
AGE OF DECEASED: 33
DATE OF BIRTH: 02/24/1987
DEATH DATE: 04/04/2020



 

NAME OF DECEASED: Marion Fulloon
AGE OF DECEASED: 82
PARISH: St. Andrew, Avenel, NJ
DEATH DATE: 04/13/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Member of Society of St. Vincent de Paul Altar Rosary Society

 

NAME OF DECEASED: Joan DeMeyer
AGE OF DECEASED: 76
PARISH: St. Athanasius, Brooklyn NY
DEATH DATE: 04/02/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: Joan lived in Brooklyn and loved her St. Athanasius family. She resides at Silver Lake Nursing home since 2016. Rest peacefully dear sister. Xox
 

NAME OF DECEASED: Catherine A. Burns
AGE OF DECEASED: 80
PARISH: St. Bartholomew's East Brunswick, NJ
DEATH DATE: 04/17/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: She was a good and faithful catholic who loved her family, crossword puzzles, exercise, and community.

 

NAME OF DECEASED: Hilda Moya
AGE OF DECEASED: 92
PARISH: St. Paul of the Cross Jersey City, NJ
BIRTH DATE: 07/04/1927
DEATH DATE: 04/24/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: My grandmother had Alzheimer’s during her last years of her life but no other illness. Due to her illness she was placed in a healthcare facility where she was treated by the medical staff and taken care by her daughters.
 

NAME OF DECEASED: Bruce Richard Sernyik
AGE OF DECEASED: 66
PARISH: Corpus Christi Church, South River, NJ
BIRTH DATE: 3/14/1954
DEATH DATE: 04/11/2020


 

NAME OF DECEASED: Cresenciano Victolero
AGE OF DECEASED: 84
PARISH: St. Helena, Edison, NJ
DEATH DATE: 03/25/2020



 

NAME OF DECEASED: Peter Dario
AGE OF DECEASED: 59
PARISH: St. Helena, Edison, NJ
DEATH DATE: 03/19/2020




 

NAME OF DECEASED: John M. Bauer
AGE OF DECEASED: 68
PARISH: St. Joseph, Raritan, NJ
BIRTH DATE: 07/27/1951
DEATH DATE: 04/04/2020
ABOUT THE DECEASED: My Dad was an incredible man and he was the best man I knew. He had a one of a kind soul. He was a religious man as well, I know he is in a better place now looking down upon us. He was the best Dad/husband we could ask for we love and miss him everyday.