Mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend Georgina Paz (nee Mesa) passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2024 at the young age of 66.
Georgina was born in Cuba in the town of Corralillo, Villa Clara and was the fifth of ten children. She emigrated to the United States in 1971 at the age of 12 with her parents and seven of her siblings as her two oldest sisters had already married. They settled in Harrison which is where she lived the rest of her life. She met and fell in love with her husband, they married in 1974 and began their lives together raising their three daughters. Together they owned and ran a bodega on Harrison Avenue for many years and later incorporated their own company, Carlos Painting. In 1993, Genaro passed suddenly leaving Georgina widowed at the age of 35 to raise her 3 daughters alone. She continued to run the painting company until 2020. Anyone who had the pleasure of working with her, saw that Georgina was an incredibly hard worker, very detailed, and was passionate about every job as if it were her own home.
Those that were lucky enough to know Georgina, were blessed to know her beautiful and giving soul. Though she always worked long days and hours, she was always ready to help anyone that needed it, whether she was asked or not. Making others happy brought her true joy. She often showed her love by cooking for others and inviting them to her home. Nothing made her happier than having her home filled with her loved ones. She often showed up on her loved ones’ doorsteps surprising them with their favorite meal for their birthdays. Her face would light up when she saw how happy they were to receive it.
Aside from cooking, Georgina loved flowers, taking and receiving pictures, the color purple, and doing puzzles with her sisters. The part of her life that brought her the most happiness were her children and grandchildren. She was always taking pictures to capture all their special moments and finding ways to do all she could for them.
Georgina is predeceased by her husband, Genaro A. Paz and her parents, Maximiliano & Maria Mesa. She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary, Yezenia, & Gina, her grandchildren, Robin, Angel, Anabelle, & Daniel, and son-in-law, Jesus. Georgina also leaves behind her loving sisters, a brother, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends of Georgina are invited to join her daughters and grandchildren for a visitation at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Friday, November 1st from 4-8 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, November 2nd at 10AM. The interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington.
