Beata Quezada

Beata Quezada, a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted caregiver, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2026, following complications from surgery at Hackensack Meridian Hospital. Our hearts are shattered by this sudden and unexpected loss.

Born in  Poland, Beata lived a life defined by unconditional love, profound patience, and quiet strength. For more than 40 years she dedicated herself completely to her family, serving as the full-time primary caregiver to her daughter Samantha. Her life was a beautiful testament to selflessness — she embodied what it truly means to be a champion for those she loved. With unwavering tenacity, she ensured Samantha was always happy, safe, and deeply treasured.

Beata found joy in life’s simple pleasures: gardening, flowers, decorating for the holidays, crafting, and thrift shopping. She cherished seasonal trips to Germany to be with family, and her beloved Beagle, Hope, brought her endless comfort, laughter, and smiles. But her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She looked forward to their weekend sleepovers and called every day to make sure Darwin was coming for a walk — those moments with her family were everything to her.

Beata is survived by her beloved daughter Samantha; son Robert and his wife Stephanie; daughter Marie and her husband Yehuda; grandchildren Kacie, Audrey, and Nathan; her ex-husband Albert Quezada; siblings Elizabeth Przybylski, Kristina Sachs Franczak, and Gregory Sachs; and many dear friends who admired her resilient spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Beata will be remembered for her remarkable strength, boundless selflessness, and timeless beauty. She will be forever missed and treasured by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306 (for GPS it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg St. with an additional parking lot located on Kennedy Blvd.). Family and friends are invited for a 10:30 a.m. Committal Service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031.