Ivan F. Penaloza passed away on October 5, 2025. He was 47. Born in Colombia, he lived in Harrison before moving to North Arlington 3 years ago. Visiting will be on Monday October 13 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive in Kearny. Mass will be the following morning at 11:00 a.m. in St. Stephens Church. Private cremation will follow. Ivan’s ashes will be placed in the Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum in the near future.
Ivan is the son of Ana and Jorge. Father of Sofia and Aaron Penaloza, he is also the brother of Jorge Penaloza and Luis Berdecia.