Mulligan Funeral Home

11/19/2025

Jose H. Zuniga, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison, at 10:00 a.m. His final disposition will follow the Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Friends and relatives may visit the family on Friday, November 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday morning after 8:30 a.m.

Born in Lima, Peru, Jose was raised in the district of Lince before moving to Harrison in 1976. Upon settling in Harrison, he worked as an electrician. He was a devoted member of the Señor de los Milagros association and served as a carrier for the Iglesia Las Nazarenas. While in Peru, he proudly served his country in the Marina de Guerra del Perú (Peruvian Navy).

Jose is survived by his beloved children, Jose E. Zuniga and his wife, Kathy Araujo, and Maria D. Martinez.

He leaves behind nine loving grandchildren: Christine and Pedro Martinez; Joseph, Chrystian and his wife Andrea, Erick, and Gennesie Zuniga; Allison and Khasieee Marquez.

He is also cherished by nine great-grandchildren: Isabelle and Leonardo Martinez; Elliot, Deangelo, Aryanna V., Alivia, and Ashton Zuniga; Christian Mena; and Thiago Marquez.

Jose is survived by his dear siblings: Julia, Salome, Julio, and Rosa Zuniga.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mauricia Iraida Landa Alegre viuda de Zuniga, and Julio Zuniga Rodriguez; his siblings Ernesto, Luisa, and Alejandro Zuniga; and his great-grandson Lorenzo Martínez.

If you would like to send the family a condolence message or share a fond memory of Jose, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

11/08/2025

Nelly Flores of East Newark, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 5th 2025.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 on Monday, November 10th, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison, NJ at 11:00 am. Friends and relatives of Nelly and her family may attend her visitation on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Her committal service will take place after the funeral mass at Restland Memorial Park in East Hanover.

Born in Cabana, Ancash, Peru, Nelly was raised in Lima. Nelly enjoyed her life there before immigrating to Harrison, NJ in 1974, later purchasing a home in East Newark in 1985. She worked for Saint Michael’s Hospital in Newark, NJ for many years. Nelly greatly enjoyed life and loved her family very much.

Nelly was known for her joyful spirit and deep devotion to her family. She is survived by her beloved children, Leila, Mirella, Percy, Danfert, Rocio, nine loving grandchildren, eighteen great – grand children, one precious great – great grand.

She was predeceased by her father, Cesar Agusto Miñano and her mother Maria Alvarez.

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11/03/2025

Matilde Antonia Hernandez, of Harrison, entered into eternal rest peacefully at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was 71 years old.

A funeral service will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30am. Her Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Friends and relatives of Matilde and her family may attend her visitation on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm and Wednesday morning after 10:00am.

Born in Newark, Matilde was raised in the Ironbound section of Newark where she resided until the age of 8. Her family moved to Harrison in 1962 where she has resided since then.

Matilde graduated from Caldwell College with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She was the first Bi-lingual Teacher in the town of Harrison. Her most important vocation was being a Mom and retired shortly before having her first child.

She enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She loved traveling to Spain and Walt Disney World. She was a born-again Christian and loved reading the Bible.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Timoteo and her loving daughters, Frances and Maria Hernandez, dear sisters, Antonia and Frances and her cherished niece and nephew, Christina and Sergio.

She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Antonia Camacho.

She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

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10/29/2025

Joan D. Finnerty, formerly a lifelong resident of Harrison, NJ entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Community Hospice in Jacksonville. She was 91 years old.

The funeral will be conducted from the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ on Saturday, November 15, 2025. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Harrison at 1:00 pm. Friends and relatives of Joan and her family may attend her Memorial Gathering at the funeral home on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9:00am until Noon.

Born in Jersey City and raised in Kearny, Joan moved to Harrison at 18 years old and resided there until she was 89 years old. She moved to Florida to be with her family in January of 2024, but the Town of Harrison was her always her favorite place and where
she called home.

Joan was a tireless volunteer in so many organizations and was an active member of Holy Cross Church. She coordinated several fundraisers for Holy Cross Church during her time as an active parishioner. Joan belonged to the Cancer Society, the Rosary
Society, the Holy Name Society, the many PTA’s at Holy Cross School and Harrison High School when her children were young. She worked bingo at Holy Cross well into her late 70’s. She ran a monthly bus ride to Atlantic City from Holy Cross Church for
more than 30 years. She organized and chaired Tricky Trays, rummage sales, bake sales, and Sunday coffee fund raisers for more than 35 years. Holy Cross Church was truly her second home. Joan was a switch board operator for many years for various law firms in Newark, before going to work for the Town of Harrison where she spent 28 years, retiring in 2023 at the age of 88! Joan was Senior of the Year for the Town of Harrison and received The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal in the 1990’s. This is the highest honor bestowed by the Catholic Church and the Pope to those who have dedicated their lives to advancing the Church's mission. She was truly a tireless and selfless woman who gave of herself endlessly and always put others first, she will be missed beyond measure.

When Joan was not volunteering or working, she spent her spare time traveling the world, cruising, and visiting Atlantic City. To know Joan, was to know her love of a slot machine, however, her deepest passion was the love for her large family; they were truly her whole reason for living.

Joan is survived by her loving children, Maureen Hagan, Michael Finnerty, and Kathleen Enright and her husband Raymond Enright. Eight cherished grandchildren, Melynda Weingartner, Tara Barry, Toni Passenti, Tina Riccio, Nicole Sauers, William Finnerty, Brandon Giannuzzi, and Justin Giannuzzi. Joan is also survived by 18 great-
grandchildren and two great-great children as well as her two sisters Grace Casement and Loretta Andrewski-Vecere. In addition, Joan has many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her deeply. Joan is predeceased by her mother and father, John and Wanda Engles, and her husband Joseph Finnerty, and her beloved oldest son Joseph Finnerty.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
www.mulliganfh.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations Catholic Charities USA in care of the funeral home in loving memory of Joan.

10/29/2025

Rosalina Schumacher entered into eternal rest at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 68.

Private funeral services are being arranged by Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029.

Born and raised in São Bernardo, Brazil, Rosalina made Short Hills her home for the past 37 years. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in Brazil and, after moving to the United States, worked for many years as a housekeeper in Short Hills.

Rosalina was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided her throughout her life. She had a gentle heart and a generous spirit, always putting her family first. She loved photography, reading, and in recent years found joy in learning new recipes and cooking and watching soap operas.

Rosalina will always be remembered for her kindness, her warm smile, and her unwavering love for her family. She was an exceptional daughter, sister, and aunt, always caring, devoted, and full of love for those around her.

She is survived by her beloved siblings, Diva Schumacher Ehlert and André Schumacher Ehlert, as well as her cherished nieces, nephews, and many loving friends.

Rosalina was predeceased by her brother, Carlos Schumacher Neto.

09/29/2025

Janeann Cecere of Harrison, formerly of North Bergen entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.

Friends and relatives of Janeann and her family are welcome to attend her visitation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. Her final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com

Janeann was born in Hoboken and raised in Jersey City. After marriage, she raised her family in North Bergen where they lived for 20+ years. Most recently and upon retirement, Janeann moved to Harrison in 2018.

She is survived by her loving children, Linda Fitzpatrick and her husband Steven, Donna Walsh, Kathy Wadleigh and her husband Russell, Kenny Slattery, and Karen Andrzejewski and her husband Danny, dear siblings, sister Marie Calhoun (John), brother Joseph Manto, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Richard Powers, her husband Louis Cecere in 2023 and her brother Charlie.

09/27/2025

Liliana A. Dasilva, of the Ironbound section of Newark, formerly of Coimbra, Portugal, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was 44 years old.

Friends and relatives of Liliana and her family are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. The Funeral Service will be held during the viewing hours. Her final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born and raised in Coimbra, Portugal, Liliana lived in Ironbound for the past 20 years. She worked as a Customer Sales Associate for Mivia Fabrics in Elizabeth for many years.

Liliana was a loving, loyal and caring mother, daughter and friend. She would light up every room she would walk into and her laugh was contagious. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow , what it meant to lose somebody like you , no one can ever know. But now we know you want us to mourn for you more, to remember all the happy times and the ones life has in store. We love you very deeply and you’ll always be in our prayers.

Liliana is survived by her two sons Ivo and Gabriel Oliveira, And her mother Victoria Lopes.

She was predeceased by her father, Goze Alberto.

09/21/2025

Norma Roberts Bryant, also known as Norma Milanes, of West Orange entered eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her children, and close family. She was 91 years old.

Friends and relatives of Norma and her family may visit Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 27 Lincoln Avenue Newark, NJ 07104 on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Monday morning after 9:00am. Her funeral service will be held at the Church on Monday, September 22 at 10:00am. Her interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Mulligan Funeral Home, located at 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 is in charge of her funeral arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Norma, the fourth child of Adelina Bryant and Phillip Nathaniel Roberts, was born and raised in Cespedes, Camaguey, Cuba. Her childhood was not easy but it was filled with laughter, and love. The center of their household was their strong fatih and commitment to their Lord. Ever the inquisitive child and always seeking knowledge, after finishing her High School studies, she gained entrance into the prestigious Escuela Superior de Artes y Oficios “Fernando Aguado y Rico”, Habana, Cuba. After 3 years she successfully obtained her degree of Master Degree in Industrial Chemistry. She was very proud of this accomplishment and to anyone who asked her, she would provide a detailed account of what her job as an industrial chemist entailed. After graduation she returned to her small town and began working at Central Azucarero de Cespedes as their principal chemist. She would proudly tell everyone who her, that her job was to ensure the quality of the sugar product. And she was the best at it! She enjoyed her job, but at the height of her career, she decided to join her brothers and sisters at the Academia Roberts. This premier educational academy that offered a complete educational curriculum from Pre-K to Junior High School.

09/20/2025

Michael V***a, of Harrison, formerly of Kearny, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was 59 years old.



Friends and relatives of Michael and his family are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home during the visitation hours. His final disposition will be held privately.



Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.



Born in Newark and raised in Kearny, Michael lived in Harrison for the past 30 + years. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for Arizona Iced Tea in Maplewood for 22 years. Prior to that he worked as a Machinist for Wayne Steel, Elizabeth, New Jersey for 17 years.



Michael was an avid music lover and sports fan, He attended many concerts and sports events with his lifelong best friend John “Jack
“Thompson., Michael had the heart and soul of a Professional musician and everyone else could hear and feel it with the way he played the guitar, the drums and his singing , He truly blessed everyone with all of his talents, the many bands he played in and just sharing his natural abilities whenever he could. Michael enjoyed quality time with his loved ones and never missed an opportunity to let out his unmistakable laugh.



Michael is survived by his stepfather, Thomas Payne, Sr., siblings, Marion Payne, Lori V***a, Thomas Payne, Jr., Roxanne D’Amico Ferriero and Vincent D’Amico, cousins Laurie Francis Valente and Nicholus, and Gavin Valente as well as Cherished nieces and nephews, Matt, Allie and his Goddaughter, Cassie Thompson and cousins Linda Nagy, Dominick, Vincent and Nicholas V***a, and Susan Hutchins.



He was predeceased by his Father, James Vincent V***a Jr, his mother, Johanna Lourenco Payne and his brothers, Jame and Thomas "Tucker" V***a and Benny D’Amico.

09/18/2025

Michael V***a, of Harrison, formerly of Kearny, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was 59 years old.

Friends and relatives of Michael and his family are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home during the visitation hours. His final disposition will be held privately.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Newark and raised in Kearny, Michael lived in Harrison for the past 30 + years. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for Arizona Iced Tea in Maplewood for 22 years. Prior to that he worked as a Machinist for Wayne Steel, Elizabeth, New Jersey for 17 years.

Michael was an avid music lover and sports fan, He attended many concerts and sports events with his lifelong best friend John “Jack “Thompson., Michael had the heart and soul of a Professional musician and everyone else could hear and feel it with the way he played the guitar, the drums and his singing , He truly blessed everyone with all of his talents , the many bands he played in and just sharing his natural abilities whenever he could. Michael enjoyed quality time with his loved ones and never missed an opportunity to let out his unmistakable laugh.

Michael is survived by his stepfather, Thomas Payne, Sr., siblings, Marion Payne, Lori V***a, Thomas Payne, Jr., Roxanne D’Amico Ferriero and Vincent D’Amico, cousins Laurie Francis Valente and Nicholus, and Gavin Valente as well as Cherished nieces and nephews, Matt, Allie and his Goddaughter, Cassie Thompson.

He was predeceased by his Father, James Vincent V***a Jr, his mother, Johanna Lourenco Payne and his brothers, Jame and Thomas "Tucker" V***a and Benny D’Amico.

09/14/2025

Georginna “Georgia” Edna Enright, of Toms River, formerly of East Newark, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2025 at HMH Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, New Jersey. She was 77 years old.

Friends and relatives of Georgia and her family are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Wednesday morning after 9:15 am at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 am. Her Committal service will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, 408 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Kearny and raised in Harrison, Georgia lived in East Newark for 30 plus years before retiring to Toms River in 2017. She was a dedicated Hairdresser for many years working for Hair Core in East Hanover, and prior to that she worked for Hairstylingly Yours and Mr. Scissors in Bayonne. She also moonlighted at Mulligan Funeral Home in her early retirement before she eventually moved to Toms River.

Georgia loved spending her time in Atlantic City. She also enjoyed spending her summers at the Surf Club in Ortley Beach and Funtown Beach in Seaside Park with her family and friends.

Georgia is survived by her loving children, Regina Mascellino and her husband Tony, Ray Enright and his wife Kathleen and Ryan Enright. Cherished grandchildren, Ashley and Anthony Mascellino and Ryan and Jason Enright. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Viola Richmond.
She also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends whose lives were touched by her genuine spirit and her sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in care of the funeral home in loving memory of Georgia.

09/03/2025

Roberta Fusaro of Bloomfield, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was 61 years old.

Friends and relatives of Roberta and her family are invited to attend her Visitation at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029 on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home during her visitation hours.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mulliganfh.com.

Born in Newark and raised in Harrison, Roberta lived in Bloomfield, NJ for over 30 years. She was employed by Paterson Stamp in Clifton.

She was a Parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Bloomfield, NJ for over 25 years, where both of her children graduated elementary school. A dedicated Mom, Roberta enjoyed raising her children and the many trips to gymnastics for her daughter Christine and baseball games for her son, Michael. She and her family greatly enjoyed family trips to Wildwood and the
Pocono Mountains.

Predeceased by her husband Michael (February 2025), Roberta is survived by loving children Michael and Christine, a grandson Logan, dear sister-in-law Rosemary, her daughter-in-law Claudia, and her best friend, Cindy Wisenfelder. She was predeceased by her brothers Stanley and Julian Jamroz, and her sisters, Judith Jamroz and Eileen Corblies.

In loving memory of Roberta

November 11, 1963 - August 30, 2025