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Marcelina Nieves Obituary
Marcelina Nieves lovingly known as "Mami Vieja" or "Chela" went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.
Marcelina is predeceased by her parents, Juan and Amparo Gonzalez, and her siblings, Eva Rivera, Juan and Esteban Gonzalez.
She is survived by her loving husband, Antonio Nieves, of 60 years. They were married in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on December 31, 1960. Marcelina is remembered by her four children: Orlando, Neyda, Sonia, and Billy Nieves; fourteen beautiful grandchildren and blessed with 8 great-grandchildren.
Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on April 7, 1937, she moved to Vineland, NJ where she laid down roots at 2512. Marcelina retired from Progresso Foods where she worked for 28 years as a machine operator and made lifelong friends. She loved maintaining her ever growing garden, feeding the community, and being a pillar of her church La Roca De Salvacion for 35 years.
With care and concern for everyone, the family is following the social distancing regulations and funeral services will be private. Marcelina will be laid to rest at Siloam Cemetery, Vineland.
The family is grateful for condolences and may be shared at www.wbfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.
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Elba Colon
May 21, 2020
Our condolences to you all , chela was a co-worker and a good friend to me and my husband . RIP Chela you be miss , your co-workers. Elba and Wilfredo Colon
May 21, 2020
God bless the Nieves family especially Sinia may your mom rest in peace. Dorothy C. Millville
TereSita Ervin
May 20, 2020
No words to express my sadness knowing that I cannot say hi Mom when I see you in your flower garden ,,watering them ,I will miss you forever And I will always love you and always be in my heart and never be forgotten ,,Rest in Peace with the Lord ,,,Such a Nice Lady with A big heart and loving family ,,,,,,love Bill and Tess Ervin
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