Maldonado, Maria (Mendez), 83, of Newark, died on Monday, May 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Maldonado was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico and has been a resident of Newark, NJ for many years. Maria is surived by her beloved children, Raul Maldonado,  Maribel Maldonado, Danny Maldonado and Ruben Maldonado, her cherished grandchildren, Jason, Jeannie, Vanessa, Stephanie, Cecilia, Danny, Nicolas and Justin and by her 13 dear great grandchildren, She is also survived by her brothers and sisters here in New Jersey as well as Florida.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation held at Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 4 to 8PM.  All will gather at the funeral home on Thursday, May 25th at 10AM then to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington where at 11AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.  Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.  Please express your condolences to Maria's family by using our Tribute Wall.