Kenneth J. Grenda
Avenel, New Jersey
Kenneth J. Grenda passed away on Monday February 2 2026 at his home in Woodbridge. He was 74 years old. Born in Elizabeth on April 22 1951 to the late Elizabeth and John Grenda he was a lifelong resident of Woodbridge. Mr. Grenda was employed as a meter reader with Middlesex Water Company in Iselin for 42 years before his retirement in 2013 and had served with the National Guard. He was an avid horseracing enthusiast at both Freehold Raceway and the Meadowlands and had owned several racehorses along with his father over the years. Additionally he was a diehard Rutgers University Football fan and season ticket holder. Surviving are his sisters Christine McIntyre and her husband Paul of Pittsburgh PA and Ann Walters and her husband Michael of Fords brother Thomas Grenda of Edison nieces nephews great nieces and great nephews. Kenneth was laid to rest at Saint Gertrude…
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Mildred A. "Millie" Manresa
Avenel, New Jersey
Mildred A. Millie Manresa of Cape Coral FL formerly of Woodbridge passed away on Friday February 13 2026 at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel. She was 64 years old. Born in Elizabeth she resided in Woodbridge for most of her life before moving to Cape Coral in 2015. Mrs. Manresa was predeceased by her parents Charles and Mildred Russo Higgins and brother Charles Higgins. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Arnaldo Manresa children Arnaldo Manresa and his wife Sandy and Eric Manresa and his wife Jamie brother David Higgins and grandchildren Tyler Alexander Manresa and Riley Shea Manresa. Visiting hours will be on Thursday February 19 2026 from 400 p.m. until 800 p.m. at CostelloGreiner Funeral Home 44 Green Street at Barron Avenue Woodbridge.Funeral services will take place on Friday February 20 2026 at 945 a.m. from CostelloGreiner Funeral Home Woodbridge. A Funeral Liturgy will follow…
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Marie T. Lacey
South Plainfield, New Jersey
Marie T. Lacey 74 passed away Tuesday February 10 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville. Born in November 1951 on the SS America at sea Marie was the daughter of immigrants traveling to the United States from Ireland. She resided most of her life in Plainfield before settling to Green Brook after her retirement. She attended Union County College and started her career with Lockheed Electronics. Marie was a dedicated professional retiring as a project manager from Novartis. A devout Catholic Marie was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Virgin where she was a part of the Rosarians and previously of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church in Plainfield. She had a passion for photography and enjoyed traveling often returning to her beloved homeland of Ireland and exploring England. Music played a significant role in Maries life. She and her friends avidly followed Paul McCartney and…
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William J. Mcdonough
South Plainfield, New Jersey
A faithful communicant of Sacred Heart RC Church in South Plainfield Mr. McDonough was also a member of the South Plainfield Knights of Columbus Council 6203. Mr. McDonough retired from the United States Postal Service as a Supervisor of Postal Operations in New Providence NJ. Mr. McDonough began his career as a letter carrier and worked his way up into his management position. Shortly after Mr. McDonough retired he and his wife Patricia moved for a short time to Sierra Vista AZ where they enjoyed exploring the beauty and history of the desert southwest. Mr. McDonough enjoyed traveling with his wife Patricia. Their most memorable trips include traveling through Ireland and their 60th wedding anniversary cruise to Alaska. Mr. McDonough served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded a sharp shooter medal and was the top bowler on the base bowling team. Bowling was Mr.…
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Stephen Condrack
South Plainfield, New Jersey
Stephen Condrack 72 passed away on Monday February 9 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Somerset in Somerville NJ . Steve was born on June 23 1953 in Three Springs PA son of Michael J. and Joy A. Lane Condrack he was raised in Mount Union PA and settled in Piscataway NJ in 1991. He was preceded in death by his parents his brother David Condrack and sister Cathy Grove Condrack. Steve was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing classic car shows a good flea market and horse racing. He was especially proud of his vegetable garden and his wide variety of peppers and tomatoes which were known to be extra delicious and enjoyed by all. Steves strong work ethic led him to many interesting jobs as a young person including a local pool hall a movie theater and especially he loved the fruit market. As an…
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Ida Colon
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Born in Orocovis Puerto Rico Ida was raised in New York City later settling in Tampa Florida in 2001 before moving to Woodbridge with her daughter in 2023. Ida was a strong woman and single mom of five children who was hardworking and always caring for her family. She loved dancing to Daddy Yankee and will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her children Ida Manuel Betty Eleen and James Correa grandchildren Ashley Correa Johnathan Josie and Jeremy Ortiz Jasmin W. Ray Toni Gabrielle Rodriguez Caleb and Christian Santos Caresse Elani James Chris Luisa and Gabriella Correa Mosiah and Helaman Garcia along with her great grandchildren Mathew Hernandez Luna Rodriguez Siena and Marina Rodriguez Victoria Mills Juiza Giselle Ortiz Jayla Sky Ortiz Ayla Correa and Samai Serrano. Visitation will be held on Tuesday February 17 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at GERITY…
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Frank Franchini
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
He was born on August 2 1952 in Newark NJ. After graduating high school Frank joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Once returning home Frank worked for Cintas Uniform Service selling uniforms and other commercial supplies. Surviving Frank is his wife Gladyne Franchini his three beloved children Tamiko Franchini Angela Franchini and Giovanni Franchini his grandchildren Maxwell Diamond and GaNisha his sister Annette Martinez his brother Vincent Franchini and many nieces nephews and cousins. Visitation will take place on Saturday February 14 2026 from 200 PM to 400 PM at the Flynn and Son Mitruska Funeral Home 23 Ford Ave. Fords NJ 08863. Cremation will be private.
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