Julia Rodrigues passed away on July 30, 2025. She was 80 years old. Born in Arcos de Valedevez, Portugal, she lived in Newark before moving to Kearny 45 years ago. Visiting will be on Friday August 1, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home. Mass will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church and Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Julia is the beloved wife of Joaquim and loving mother of Maria Labrincha (her husband Joseph) and Sara Ribeiro (her husband Ralph). Sister of the late Emilia Carneiro. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren; Tifanie Pereira (her husband Michael), Alexis Spadaro (her husband John), Brittany Labrincha, Kyle Labrincha (his wife Victoria) and Ethan Ribeiro along with her great grandchildren; Liam, Lucas, Juliana, Amelia, Elliana and Grayson.
in lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
