Luis Mateo

Luis Mateo obituary, Clifton, NJ

Luis Mateo

Luis Mateo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on Apr. 16, 2025.

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Luis Mateo, 59, of Passaic passed away on April 12, 2025. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he traveled to the US on July 12, 1986 and settled in Passaic. Luis was the owner and operator of Luis Construction Co., Passaic. He enjoyed fishing, playing the lottery and he loved to cook. Luis was a wonderful father, son and brother and he will be greatly missed.
Beloved son of Antonia (Aguilera) Mateo and the late Antolin Mateo. Devoted father of Selena and Luis Manuel Mateo. Loving brother of Maribel, Ricardo, Francisco and Bonifacio Mateo.
Visiting Monday 5 – 7 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Funeral Service Tuesday 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton
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Luis Mateo, de 59 años, residente de Passaic, falleció el 12 de abril de 2025. Nacido en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, viajó a Estados Unidos el 12 de julio de 1986 y se estableció en Passaic. Luis era propietario y operador de Luis Construcción Co., en Passaic. Disfrutaba de la pesca, jugar a la lotería y le encantaba cocinar. Luis fue un padre, hijo y hermano maravilloso, y lo extrañaremos profundamente.
Amado hijo de Antonia (Aguilera) Mateo y del difunto Antolín Mateo. Padre devoto de Selena y Luis Manuel Mateo. Hermano cariñoso de Maribel, Ricardo, Francisco y Bonifacio Mateo.
Velorio el lunes de 5 a 7 PM en la Funeraria Shook, 639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Servicio Fúnebre el martes a las 9:30 AM en la Funeraria. Entierro, Cementerio East Ridgelawn, Clifton.

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