Sandra A. Lafata

Sandra A. Lafata obituary

Sandra A. Lafata

Sandra Lafata Obituary

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Sandra A. Lafata, 70, of Whiting, died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Virtua Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden. Born in Tela, Honduras, she had lived in North Bergen for 15 years before moving to Whiting in 2017. She had worked as a facto-ry worker for many years. Sandra enjoyed lighting up the night with landscaping lights and loved to feed her animals. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Christian & Michele Lafata; and her companion, Joseph Verdino. Services are private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lafata Family, c/o Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759.

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