All Obituaries

Edward John Firgau, 90 years old, entered eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 in his home, with his family at his side. Ed was born and raised in Rahway, New Jersey, the fourth of five children born to Venezuelan immigrant parents. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, King’s Point, NY earning a degree in Marine Transportation, a Merchant Marine officer’s license, and a commission in the...

I'm sad to announce that Richard C. Lee, 89, of Somerville New Jersey, had passed away on March 8th, 2021, after a valiant 5-day long battle with sepsis at the Somerset Medical Center. He had suffered complications resulting from the blockage of a kidney stone. He was born on December 24, 1932, in Shanghai China, and is survived by his only daughter, Jessica Lee, and his nieces and nephews. Richard was a very modest, kind-hearted, and generous soul, a devoted father, a loving uncle, and...

Passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 97, with her loving companion Dr. Jackson Toby, Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Rutgers University, by her side. Miriam was a kind, affectionate and caring mother of three sons, the late David Allan (Mary Ellen Flaherty), Peter Clark (Barbara) and Richard Jay (Susan). Miriam (or Mimi as they knew her) was the devoted grandmother of six to Katharine, Elizabeth, David, Clark, Caroline and Jennifer and great-grandmother of six, as well as...

Helene Rockman, of Highland Park passed away on February 9th, 2021. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on February 23rd, 1947; the daughter of Victor and Naomi Emmet. She taught decades of students at Highland Park High School until she retired in 2013. None of this information will tell you anything about Helene that really matters. Helene. Lainie. Rock. Mom. She was fierce, funny and so full of love that the tributes posted and pouring in barely begin to paint her full picture. She was a...

Hector M. Santiago passed away gracefully on February 6, 2021 in Highland Park, NJ surrounded by his family. Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Miguel A. Santiago and Ezequiela Negron.  He was the domestic partner of Loretgis Sandoval where they shared 17 years together.  He is survived by his partner: Lois Sandoval; daughters Jessica I. Esteves, Belinda & Roxanne Santiago; grandchildren: Andrew, Luis Jr, Jasmine and Benjamin M. Esteves,...

Cynthia D. Walling, age 86, of Highland Park, NJ died at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ on Feb. 4, 2021 after being admitted with Covid-19. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 28th 1934. Mrs. Walling is survived by two daughters: Madeline Becker of Middletown, DE and Laura Becker and her husband, Scott of Cherry Hill, NJ, and three grandchildren: Karl, Denise, and Justin.  She is also survived by her long time companion, Nick Lombardi.  She was...

Marthinson, Charles E. “Fast Eddie,” age 77, died on Sunday, Jan 31 at Hackensack University MC after a brief illness. Fast Eddie was born in Passaic but was a lifelong resident of Wood-Ridge. Mr. Marthinson was a member of the Military Police in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked at the Meadowland Racetrack as a Supervisor in the Maintenance Department and retired in 2010. Fast Eddie was a season ticket holder for many years to his beloved New York...

Mary Elizabeth Lynch (Betty) died peacefully in her home in Janesville, Wisconsin, at the age of 94 on January 30th. Betty is survived by her children, Margaret Dugdale of Metuchen, NJ, Peter Lynch and his wife Jean of Ringoes, NJ, Carol Penna and her husband Michael of Janesville, WI, Bill Burns-Lynch and his wife Ann Murphy of Hamilton, NJ, David Lynch of Janesville, WI, and her daughter’s-in-law Evelyn Lynch, of Metuchen, NJ and Patty Burns-Lynch, of Philadelphia, PA. Betty is also...

Kiran Veigas passed away suddenly on Jan 20, 2021 at John F Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, NJ.  He was 40 yrs. Kiran worked for Holman Enterprise in Mount Laurel, NJ for a few years where he was well known for his performance. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah Veigas, and three children: Khloe, Lincoln, and Lyric. Kiran is also survived by his parents, Henry and Dora Veigas and two younger siblings: Nithin Veigas and Sherien Fernandez. He also had many nieces and...

Tindara Cicero, age 93, passed away at CareOne in Edison on Saturday, January 16, 2021 after a brief illness surrounded by her children. Ms. Cicero is survived by her sons, Rosario and his wife, Maria, of Highland Park, and Santo Antonio and his wife, Olena, of Italy and a daughter, Rosa and her husband, Alberto Roland.  She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home is Tuesday, January 19, 2021 between the hours of...