Janet Louise Hess

Janet Louise Hess, 65, formerly of Union City; a lifelong resident of Jersey City; entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.   Janet was a school lunch aide working for PS 25 and a crossing guard throughout Jersey City.  She worked many years for Burger King on Central Ave. and made many friends from all aspects of life.   She was very friendly with everyone.  She enjoyed her cup of tea with no sugar and two doughnuts.  Janet took pleasure in reading, listening to music particularly Elvis and the Supremes; watching classical older sitcoms television shows especially the Golden Girls and HoneyMooners, and comedian Jeff Dunham.   Her family will remember her funny and comically phone conversations and text messages.   She enjoyed thrifting and going to yard sales.  She lived a very simple life.  She was a very selfless and loving person.  

Janet is the beloved mother of Victoria, Kimberly, Erin, Jacqueline, Dana, and Vincent; treasured grandmother of Patrick, Katelyn, Terrence, Tarrus, Hailey, Hannah, Halena, Jana, Radostin, Milosh, Grayson, and Janelyn; adored great-grandmother of A'Kiraa and soon to be more; and cherished sister of Richard; and is survived by many loving siblings, nieces, nephews, and family and friends.  Janet was predeceased in life by her husband, Raymond; her parents, Charles and Thelma Bodtmann; her brother, Charles "Uncle Bubba;" and her cat, TJ Quincy.  

Visitation is Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City. (For GPS Navigation, it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street). Cremation will be private.