BAEZ, EDWIN JR.

Funeral services have been held for Edwin “Jay” Baez, Jr., 37, of Colonia, formerly of Jersey City. He passed away Aug. 8. Edwin’s favorite hobby was restoring cars. He also enjoyed literature, philosophy, music, and the art of culinary. He is predeceased by his uncles, Julio L. Ortiz, Jose A. Ortiz, and Roberto Baez; his grandparents, Carmen Ana Pacheco, Edwin Baez, Julio Ortiz. He is also survived by his parents, Edwin Baez Sr., “Daddy’s little boy”, his mother Rosa Ivette Ortiz “Mommy’s King and joy;” his sister, Ruth Ivette Baez, his maternal grandma, Maria Alicia Veguilla Santiago; his life companion, Debi Kierych; and his niece, Carolina Ivette Morrow. Services arranged by the Riotto Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Jersey City.