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Beloved Sussex County Resident, ‘True Artist’ Annahy Perez Dies Suddenly At Age 20

Beloved artist Annahy Ponce Perez died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at her Sussex County home. She was 20.

Beloved artist Annahy Ponce Perez died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at her Sussex County home. She was 20.

Beloved artist Annahy Ponce Perez died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at her Sussex County home. She was 20.

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Born in Englewood, Perez was raised in Mexico before moving back to Englewood and settling in Stanhope, her obituary says.

Perez enjoyed cooking and was well-known for her artistic abilities.

“She was a true artist and had the ability to recreate paintings simply by sight,” reads her memorial.

More than $12,700 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday for Perez’s funeral expenses.

Perez leaves behind her mother, Martina Perez Aparisio; her father, Isaias Ponce Torres; siblings, Isaias Ponce Perez, Jr. and Genesis Ponce Perez, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends.

Perez’s visitation was held Monday, Feb. 7 at Morgan Funeral Home on Main Street in Netcong.

“Annahy was warm and loving,” reads a tribute on her memorial. “She brought sunshine into everyone's life. There are tears now but I know there will be smiles as we remember Annahy.”

Click here to view/donate to ‘Annahy’s Funeral’ on GoFundMe.

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