Obituaries

All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission.

MICHAEL NAJUCH

Michael W. Najuch, 75, passed died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Clara Maas Medical Center, Belleville.

Michael was born in Kearny, where he remained a lifelong resident. His career as a mechanic at TWA/American Airlines spanned 40 years. He greatly enjoyed all sports, the outdoors and was a hunter and fisherman. Michael loved planting gardens and proudly sharing his harvests with his family.

Through the years, Michael made many local friends by assisting in renovating their homes.

Michael was the beloved husband of 49 years to the late Christina Najuch; devoted father of Diane Nunn and husband Laurence; loving son of the late Helene and Lewis Najuch; dear brother of Patricia McCormick and Ruth Najuch Dienemann and the late Stephen Najuch; cherished grandfather of Jake and Holly Nunn, as well as a fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Michael was a proud provider for his family with a big heart and smile to match and he will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, on Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, also in Kearny. LUIS GARCIA

Luis Garcia, 56, of Kearny, died July 21, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend to a visitation Saturday, July 31 at 9:15 a.m. at Stephen’s Church, 141 Washington Ave., Kearny followed by a memorial Mass in celebration of Luis’ life. Arrangements are entrusted to the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Luis moved with his family to Newark in 1969 before residing in Kearny since 1982. He owned and operated ClassAct Painting, LLC, Kearny, for many years.

Luis was a man of deep faith and enjoyed time spent spreading the teachings of Jesus. He was always there to help people in need, especially those afflicted with addiction. Luis knew this was his true calling. He spent many days feeding the homeless in New York City and New Jersey, handing out food and being there for them during their difficult times.

A beloved friend to many, Luis’ car club is planning a memorial drive and show in his honor.

The son of Emilia and the late Luis Garcia, Luis was the beloved husband to Cristina Fernandez; loving father of Sonia Garcia and Cristina Garcia, dear step-father of Samantha Almeida and Amanda Buchanan, cherished brother of Jorge Garcia and his wife Lisa and Rosa Crowley and her husband Scot. He is also survived by his loving Godson Antonio Garcia, nieces Arianna Garcia and Emily Crowley and nephew Scotty Crowley.

Shaw-Buyus

Home for Services

Mario Teixeria, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757

Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible. 138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032

NANCY M. HANSON

Nancy M. Hanson nee Mahony was born in Jersey City July 17, 1953 and died on her 68th birthday while residing at Masonic Village in Burlington. She previously lived in Kearny for 45 years.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents Tom and Edith Mahony.

She is survived by her sister Roseann Watt, brother Tom Mahony Jr. and sister-in-law Lori Mahony, and sister Laura Mahony and brother-in-law John Doyle. She is also survived by her niece Kate Mahony and nephew-in-law Charlie Solberg and nephews Kyle Mahony, Connor Mahony and Quinn Doyle.

Nancy graduated from Rutgers University Newark in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in art. Nancy began her career in property management accounting at Edison Parking in Newark, where she worked for many years.

Nancy retired in 2014 as a property management accountant from Mack-Cali in Edison.

Nancy had the soul of an artist. She had a unique sense of style and a one-of-a-kind personality and will be forever

A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known to Fail)

O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here. You my Mother, O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity: (make request) There are non that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 Times). Say this prayer 3 consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

B

Miracle Prayer

Dear Sacred Heart Of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors, this time I ask you this special one favor. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it in your own broken heart where our Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine.

A.L.S.T.

Mulligan Funeral Home

331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison

Arrangements may be made in Spanish, Portuguese or Polish Frank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 Frank X. Mulligan, Jr. Inactive

Private Parking at 10 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North 973-481-4333

visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com

WILFRED ARMITAGE & WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME

Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916

You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, in a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness and tact of its understanding personnel. Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991-0657

See OBITS, Page 19

REPAST

During your difficult time, leave the planning to us...

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 INDOOR DINING AVAILABLE

RESERVATIONS ARE SUGGESTED LET US CATER FOR YOU!

31 HARRISON AVE. | HARRISON, NJ 973.485.7750 | SPANISHPAVILLION.COM

Classic & Specialty Italian Dishes

Private Rooms Available

11-35 River Road North Arlington, NJ 201.246.0100

See our Menu @ CentanniNJ.com See our Menu @ CentanniNJ.com

Restaurant & Bar

Specializing in Seafood & BBQ

Catering for All Occasions & Takeout 973.481.3646

224 GRANT AVENUE • EAST NEWARK www.picnicrestaurant.com

ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR DINING WITH DAILY LUNCH & DRINK SPECIALS