Aida S. Gerges

Aida S. Gerges was born on June 4, 1937 in Beirut, Lebanon. She grew up between the countryside of Bteghrine and the vibrant city of Beirut, places that shaped her strength, grace, and deep sense of compassion.

At the age of 37, Aida began a new chapter filled with courage and hope when she married the love of her life, Lutfi Magdy Gerges, and immigrated to the United States with their six-month-old daughter, Mariana, seeking safety and opportunity during the war in Lebanon. She embraced her new homeland with resilience, never losing the warmth, culture, and faith she carried from her birthplace.

Before coming to America, Aida worked as a paralegal in Lebanon, where she was known for her integrity and unwavering commitment to helping others. She offered legal assistance to anyone in need and never turned a single person away. Her generosity extended far beyond her profession; she supported her family emotionally and financially for as long as she was able, giving with a heart that never tired.

A devoted Catholic, Aida found great joy in attending church, especially on Holy Days of Obligation. Her faith anchored her, and she passed those values on to her children and grandchildren, teaching them to be honest, respectful, and God-fearing.

At home, Aida shared her creativity and love through her many talents. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and yarn work, and was admired for her exceptional cooking. She loved traveling, sightseeing, and taking her children on adventures—collecting stories along the way that she later told with humor, wit, and her signature charm. She spoke Arabic, French, and English, and even in her later years was eager and determined to learn Spanish.

Aida was spirited, charismatic, flirtatious, and wonderfully quick-witted. She had a gift for making people laugh, and she approached life with equal parts fire and tenderness. Though short-tempered at times, she was undeniably polite, amusing, and deeply forgiving—qualities that made her unforgettable.

Aida is survived by her loving children, Mariana and John Pierre and his wife, Richel; her adored grandchildren, Mark Omar, Eli Walid, Aida Mariana, and Athena Arielle; and her extended family whose lives were enriched by her love. She is reunited in eternal peace with her parents, Semaan and Marta; her brothers, George and Ghosen; and her sister, Terese, who preceded her in death. Aida’s legacy lives on in the values she instilled, the stories she told, the laughter she inspired, and the love she gave so freely. She will be forever remembered, deeply missed, and cherished always.

Visitation is Friday, December 5, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Aedan's Church, 800 Bergen Ave. Jersey City, NJ.  Funeral mass will follow at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Holy Name Cemetery, 823 West Side Ave. Jersey City, NJ.