Traci Laraja

Traci Laraja obituary, Montclair, NJ

Traci Laraja

Traci Laraja Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hugh M. Moriarty Funeral Home on Nov. 4, 2025.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Traci Lyn Laraja, 40, daughter of Joseph and Kathy Laraja of Verona, sister of Nikki Laraja and Joe Laraja of Montclair. Traci grew up in Verona and graduated Verona high school in 2003. Later attending college at Seton hall university and Caldwell college. She started her career in fashion and child care and later became avid in writing poetry. Her spirituality was very important to her and she was active in religious study. She will be remembered greatly for her vibrancy and fearless heart. She is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 3-7pm at Hugh M. Moriarty Funeral Home, 76 park street, Montclair, NJ. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:30am at Our Lady of Lake, Verona, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Traci's name to: NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness

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November 5, 2025

Dianne posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2025

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November 4, 2025

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Dianne

November 5, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much she was loved and please love yourselves through this time.

Kara

November 4, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you some peace at this time.

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