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Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass
Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass She devoted her life to those in need and put others first. She was "the glue that held her family and friends together." And at only 44 years old, Jersey City Police Lt. Marina Angelica Ugolini is gone far too soon. Ugolini died Tuesday evening, May 28. The 19-year department veteran, who was promoted to lieutenant six years ago this month, worked in the city's North District. Ugolini was an alumnus of Jersey City Medical Center and Ambucar EMS who "took pride in helping people by devoting her life to serving those in need," her obituary says. "She transported the first medical …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
'Best Birthday Ever': Jersey City's Barbara Matos Dies Days After Turning 55 'Best Birthday Ever': Jersey City's Barbara Matos Dies Days After Turning 55
'Best Birthday Ever': Jersey City's Barbara Matos Dies Days After Turning 55 Barbara Matos, a Jersey City resident, died on Saturday May 27, at the age of 55, according to her obituary. Matos had recently celebrated her birthday in Puerto Rico and said it was the best birthday ever, her obituary reads.  She is survived by her husband, Samuel, her three children, Antonio, Samuel and Christina and four grandchildren, according to her obituary. Yesterday, my friend Barbara Matos passed away. She took a piece of my heart with her. This woman was so full of life... Posted by Eve Medina on Sunday, May 28, 2023 Services were held at Riotto Funeral Home & Crematio…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Manuel 'Noly' Reyes, 41, Of Jersey City, Father And Stepfather Of 7 Manuel 'Noly' Reyes, 41, Of Jersey City, Father And Stepfather Of 7
Manuel 'Noly' Reyes, 41, Of Jersey City, Father And Stepfather Of 7 Manuel 'Noly' Reyes of Jersey City died Saturday. The lifelong Jersey City resident was 41.  He is survived by his wife, Maria "Chita" Reyes and mother Violet Rivera. He was a caring father to  Myleen, Xavian, Noah, and Nolynah and a caring stepfather of Sheila, Sheilala, and Sheina. He is also survived by siblings Jason, Alex, Anthony, Raul, and Kassandra; grandchildren Andrew “Pookie,” Amira, and Amir; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was predeceased by his father, Manuel “Big Noly” Reyes, Sr., his brother, Michael “Star” Romero, and gran…

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by Paul Milo
Obituaries
Rosalie McHale, 51, Leaves Behind Four Daughters Rosalie McHale, 51, Leaves Behind Four Daughters
Rosalie McHale, 51, Leaves Behind Four Daughters Rosalie McHale died Friday at the age of 51, Riotto Funeral Home of Jersey City announced.  A graduate of New York City College of Technology, she worked as the assistant vice-president of market data at Investment Technology Group.  She was remembered as a sweet, caring soul who loved to dance, decorate and spend time with her family.  She is survived by her husband Shawn; daughters Isabella, Savanna, Brooke and Briana; her mother Clara Yenque; and brothers Allan Ruiz (Alexis) and Albert Yenque (Karine).  A memorial service will be held Friday at Riotto Funeral Home &…

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by Paul Milo
Business
Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs
Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs When Bertha D. Torres opened La Concha in Jersey City, she promised one of her first customers Johnny Baez she'd be there until death. "I will always remember these words," Baez said in a tribute on Facebook. That fateful day came on April 16, when Torres passed away at 64 years old. Community members say she changed the neighborhood for good. Born in the Dominican Republic, Torres launched her 30-year career in Hoboken before settling in Jersey City. She worked hard and was glad to, treating every customer like family and making sure they left with full hearts and stomachs. "It is surre…

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by Cecilia Levine