Mrs. Sofia Cartagena--daughter of America and Angel Rosa was born on September 28, 1937 in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico.
She passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 after battling Kidney Cancer. She is survived by her siblings Maria, Esperanza, Neri , Luis Antonio, Apolinaria and her nine children Saudhi, Maria Dolores, Yves, Sofia, Horacio, Sigrid, Maria Luisa, Diana and Vesper. She will also be remembered by her 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Sofia was married to Horacio Cartagena on August 8, 1963; they were married for 14 years until the Lord called upon him on July 13, 1977. Sofia worked as a fabricator for a local suitcase and luggage company in Jersey City, NJ for several years before becoming a homemaker to her lovely nine children.
Sofia is predeceased by her parents America and Angel Rosa and her youngest brother Angel Luis Rosa.
Sofia was the epitome of the ideal wife and mother--a caring and gentle person who always had a beautiful smile that emulated from within.
Her family and friends will greatly miss her but she will always remain in our hearts and fondest memories.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Riotto Funeral Home, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS Navigation it is best to use our parking lot entrance address: 14 Stagg St., Jersey City.)
Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ.