John Muia

John Muia, born on July 28, 1975, in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 50. He had a passion for cooking and brought joy to everyone around him. John's culinary skills were matched only by his love for family, which constituted the very core of his life. He had an extraordinary ability to make those around him laugh with his heartwarming stories.

John is survived by his beloved siblings: Rosemary & Jerry De Toro, Paul & Lucia Muia,  Angela Muia, Scot Murphy, Carlo Muia &, Richard Schmidt , Anthony & Lauren Muia, Nancy & John Gibbons, Frank Muia, and Michael & Kim Muia.

Beloved Nieces and Nephews Riana & Angelo, Nicole, Paulie & Brianna, Jerry, Ava, Francesca, Alexa, John, Juliana, Anthony, Victoria and Luke.

Cherished great nieces Holly , Angelina and Great nephew Frankie .

Each of them will remember him not only for his exceptional cooking but also for his generous spirit and heart of gold.

His family will forever cherish the countless memories they created together, filled with laughter and love.

The legacy of John Muia will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. His passion for cooking, his dedication to his family, and his unmatched sense of humor will be deeply missed. Those who had the privilege to know him will remember him fondly as a man who brightened their lives with his warmth and love.

John was preceded in death by: Francesco "Frank" Muia, Rosa Muia,

Memorial service is on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306. (For GPS Navigation, it is best to use the parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street, Jersey City).  Inurnment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of John to National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/)