Carmen Vidal Obituary
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Carmen settled in New Jersey 66 years ago, first in Jersey City and most recently in Carteret. She was a loving, caring, strong and independent person who devoted her life to raising and caring for her family, including her three children. Carmen attended design school and enjoyed drawing and sewing and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who will be deeply missed.
Carmen is survived by her children, Maria M. Cruz with her husband Ismael, Ivette Brito and Ernest Vidal; grandchildren, Erica, Elizabeth, Lisa Marie, Ernest, Jr., Jared and Ethan; great grandchildren, Neriyah and Ayla Beth; siblings, Genoveva, Luz, Milta and Monserrate along with many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin at 8:45am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME, 625 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph R.C. Church in Carteret. Entombment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home.
To send a flower arrangement in memory of Carmen M. Vidal, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Carmen M. Vidal, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Mimi Orozco-Gonzalez
December 20, 2025
My Dearest Cousins,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May you find peace and solace in the beautiful memories you had with your Mami. I pray God comforts and strengthens you, and may you also find comfort in the love and support of those around you. My deepest condolences to the family.
Thinking of you,
Mimi
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
625 Port Reading Ave., Port Reading, NJ 07064
Make a Donation
in Carmen Vidal's name
People and places connected with Carmen
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Carmen's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Carmen Vidal's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
