Emma C. Figueroa

Emma Consuelo Figueroa, 75, of Toms River,NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Emma was born and raised in El Salvador to her late parents, Juan and Rutilia Figueroa. She grew up with 6 brothers and 3 sisters, she always talked about how she was 1 of 10. She met her beloved husband and went on to marry in 1967. They started their own family in Santa Ana, El Salvador raising their two children. Emma lived for her kids and most importantly, later, her 7 grandkids.
In February of 1985, Emma moved to the United States where she resided in Orange, NJ for many years. She was a devoted member of The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Newark, NJ where she sang in the choir. Emma was an exceptional cook and always enjoyed a good BBQ with her family. She retired to Toms River in 2012 with her husband.
After retiring Emma enjoyed gardening, she had quite the green thumb, car rides with her husband, and shopping for bargains. Because Emma sang in choir all her life, she loved to break out in song and was always quick to crack jokes.
Emma is survived by her beloved husband, Jose L. Cisneros; son, Luis Cisneros and his wife Myrland; daughter, Liz Sehulster and her husband Robert; grandchildren, Michael Sehulster and his wife Tiffany, Brendan Sehulster, Abigail Cisneros, Alyssa Cisneros, Natalie Cisneros, Andrew Cisneros, and Nathan Sehulster.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 4 – 8 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday from 10-11 am at the funeral home. Entombment to follow.