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Merelyn Sanchez, 56 of Vineland, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the SJ Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she moved to Vineland in 1984.
She was a registred nurse in Puerto Rico at Caguas Regional Hospital. Merelyn enjoyed going to the casinos and shopping, watching scary movies and her soap operas. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Merelyn also loved her God and reading the bible.
She is predeceased by her brother, Hector L. Diaz.
Survived by: Her husband, Anibal Torres
3 sons: Miguel "Guelin" Rodriguez, Luis A. "Indio" Diaz, and Amel J. Figueroa
2 daughters: Kenia E. and Tayra E. Torres
9 grandchildren: Miguel J. and Isabella E. Rodriguez
Deyanira E. Viruet
Raymond Newsome, Jr.
Christian Barbosa, Jr.
Alessandro D. and Sebastiaan P. Figueroa
Antonio J. Colon
Evan L. Diaz
Her father: Juan A. Sanchez
1 sister: Ana Serrano
and multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10am at the Iglesia Presbiteriana Hispana Bet-El 410 S. 4th Street Vineland. Burial will follow in Siloam cemetery. Friends will be received on Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm and again on Wednesday morning from 9am to 10am ALL OUT OF THE CHURCH. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Please visit dlfuneral.com to send condolences to the family.
Genaro Vazquez - The gates of heaven have opened for our beloved father, Genaro Vazquez. He passed away suddenly on March 10, 2012. Born on January 20, 1944 in Comerio, PR, he came to the states in 1959, where he first moved to Camden, NJ. He then moved to Wilmington, DE and then Vineland, NJ where he spent the last 11 years of his life.
Genaro was a dedicated man of God who preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone he encountered. The salvation of lost souls was his priority. He often ministered in prisons and to the sick.
He will be remembered for his gift of song, and his ability to play a classical guitar in a manner that ushered in the presence of the Lord. Music was a gift he cherished and used to the very end.
He is survived by his five children: Luz, Ruthy, Yolanda, Eliezer, and Genaro Jr., his daughters and sons in law, Melissa, Byron, Melissa, and Neftali, and ten grandchildren, Chad, Amber, Devin, Mikaela, Madelyn, Gabrielle, Lanie, Blake, Ava and Bryce. He also leaves behind siblings from Puerto Rico, and many nieces and nephews. We know he is enjoying endless heavenly worship. We will see him again.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10am at the Chestnut Assembly of God Church, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland. Burial will follow in Siloam cemetery. Friends will be received on Thursday evening from 6pm to 9pm and again on Friday morning from 9am to 10am ALL OUT OF THE CHURCH. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland.
Margaret Curliss
Date of Death: March 12, 2012
Place of Birth: Millville, NJ
Birthdate: March 26, 1927
Age: 84
Margaret Curliss, 84 of Vineland, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at the SJ Regional Medical Center. Born in Millville, she was a resident of Vineland for many years and a graduate of Millville High School.
She was a homemaker and a self-employed child care provider. Margaret enjoyed dancing, singing especially Paul McCarthy songs, and latch work. She also loved animals, especially her dog Max.
She volunteered at the Alzheimer Daycare at Spring Gardens. She is predeceased by her husband John "Jack" Curliss in 1970, 2 sisters, Rosalie Langley and Palma Canglin.
Survived by:
1 son: Greg Curliss and wife Ginny of Vineland
2 daughters: Jackie Pierson and husband Ron of Vineland
Paula Curliss of Pittman, NJ
1 grandson: John C. Curliss of Vineland
3 sisters: Philomena Wildin of Vineland
Pauline Kauffman of Millville
Penny Foster of Reading, Pa.
Many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1pm at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart cemetery, Vineland. Friends will be received on Friday from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Co. S.P.C.A. 1244 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 or Padre Pio Shrine Chapel donations, P.O. Box 203 Landisville, NJ 08326.
Helen Elizabeth Cruz
Date of Death: April 26, 2012
Place of Birth: Vineland, NJ
Birthdate: February 17, 1953
Age: 59
Helen Elizabeth Cruz, 59 of Vineland, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family in her home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Vineland and daughter of the late Horace and Grace (Ridgeway) Gross. She is also predeceased by a brother, Herschel Ridgeway.
Survived by four children, Donna Gray and husband Herb, William A Hess IV and wife Estrella, Greg Cruz and Christina Cruz, 3 grandsons, Ryan Hess, Bronson W. "Luke" Carney, Jr., and Isaac A. Hess, 1 sister, Jeannette Creamer, nephews, Bruce Creamer and Bryan Creamer, and uncle, Joseph Ridgeway.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11am at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart cemetery, Vineland. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 9am to 11am at the funeral home. Casual attire is accepted.
Joyce Federici
Date of Death: May 1, 2012
Place of Birth: Golden, CO
Birthdate: March 26, 1931
Age: 81
Joyce Federici, 81 of Vineland, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the SJ Regional Medical Center, Vineland. Born in Golden, Colorado, she was a lifelong resident of Vineland and a graduate of Vineland High School, Class of 1949.
She was a homemaker and was a dance instructor at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Vineland. She played the piano and played for the Singing Ambassadors. Joyce loved animals especially her cats and traveling with her sister-in-law, Grace Federici.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Mario "Fred" Federici of Vineland
1 son: Richard Federici and wife Karen of Vineland
1 daughter: Susan Federici of Vineland
3 grandchildren: Mark Federici of Collingswood, NJ
Charles Federici of Vineland
Robin Lewis and husband Mike of New York City, NY
1 nephew: Dr. Pete Federici and wife Kathy of Vineland
1 niece: Carol Federici and husband Rick Barsuglia of Vineland
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11am at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Burial will follow in Siloam cemetery, Vineland. Friends will be received on Friday morning from 9am to 11am at the funeral home.
Kyong Clarke
Date of Death: May 4, 2012
Place of Birth: Korea
Birthdate: January 3, 1936
Age: 76
Kyong "Sadie" Clarke, 76 of Vineland, died Friday, May 4, 2012 at her late residence. Born in Korea, she had been a resident of Vineland for the past 40 years.
She was employed by Fisher & Porter in the electronic department and enjoyed her flower garden, cooking and being with her grandchildren.
Survived by 2 sons:
Thomas Chong and wife Janine (Suchanoff) of Vineland
Louis Clarke of Vineland
Grandchildren: Nicholas Clarke of Franklinville
Collin, Tyler, and Nathan Chong all of Vineland
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 8pm at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Burial will be private. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Dominick A Compotaro
Date of Death: May 4, 2012
Place of Birth: Vineland, NJ
Birthdate: January 12, 1937
Age: 75
Dominick A. Compotaro, 75 of Pittsgrove Township, died May 4, 2012 at home. Born in Vineland, he was a lifelong Vineland resident.
He was employed by Kimble Glass Company in Vineland as a glass blower for over 30 years. He was a bartender at the Recreation Club, North Italy Club, Landis Country Club, Sons of Italy, and Wayside Inn.
Dominick was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and Brothers of the Bush. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking especially at his crab parties, camping with his family and friends, singing, Civil Air Patrol, and reading. He also enjoyed cooking with the Breakfast Incorporated.
He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph Compotaro and Antoinetta (Parave) Compotaro, daughter, Barbara Compotaro, brothers, Ralph, Nicholas, Carmine, Angelo Compotaro, twin boys and a brother 6 months old, sisters, Millie Hurst, Marguerita Compotaro, Josephine Day, and Twin sisters.
Survived by:
His wife of 57 years, Fay (Allen) Compotaro of Pittsgrove
Son: Nicholas Compotaro of Vineland
2 Daughters: Antoinette "Ann" Curley and husband Tim of Vineland
Patricia "Patty" Downey of Vineland
Grandchildren: John Downey, Jr., and Richard Downey
Nicole and Lisa Curley, and Joshua Miller all of Vineland
Many cousins, nieces and nephews
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 12 at 4pm at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Friends will be received on Saturday at the funeral home from 2pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to his family, P.O. Box 156 Norma, NJ 08347.
Catherine D. Betty
Date of Death: May 8, 2012
Catherine D. Betty, 97 of Vineland, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland. Born in Newark, NJ she moved to Cecil in 1949, then to Buena in 1959 and was a Vineland resident since 1980.
Catherine worked at Prudential Insurance Company as an arranger for over 15 years. She also worked for Kimble Glass Co. and Meteor Glass Co. With her late husband, Henry they owned and operated the Buena Village Store on Route 40 in Buena from 1965 to 1980.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and being an active member of St. Michael's and St. Isidore's Church. Catherine is predeceased by her brother, Steven Deo, 2 sisters, Terry Matalonie and Virginia Foranatto.
Survived by:
2 sons: Joseph Betty of Buena
Michael Betty of N. Carolina
1 daughter: Catherine DiBiase and husband Pete of Vineland
5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
2 sisters: Ann Pravata of NJ
Josephine Mantagna of NJ
A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday at 11am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Michael's Church, Minotola. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart cemetery, Vineland. Friends will be received on Monday at the church from 9:30am to 10:30am. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland.
Daniel Calderon
Date of Death: May 10, 2012
Place of Birth: Vineland, NJ
Birthdate: August 23, 1973
Age: 38
Daniel Calderon, 38, of Vineland, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his residence.
Born in Vineland, Daniel worked as a cab driver for Yellow Cab for 14 years. He loved watching boxing events, spending time with his family, and was an avid Phillies fan. Daniel was known for hanging out at the pool room and at Abreu's Market on the Boulevard.
Daniel was predeceased by his father Ezequiel Calderon.
Survived by his mother Cristina Rivera, his daughter Zailiz Calderon his pride and joy, two brothers, Jose "Bazooka" Soto, Jose Alfredo Soto all of Vineland, four sisters Carmendelia Calderon of Brooklyn, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Janette Gonzalez, and Maria Soto all of Vineland, and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday morning at 10am at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Burial will follow at Siloam cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home and again Wednesday morning from 9-10am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
