Ivan F. Penaloza passed away on October 5, 2025. He was 47. Born in Colombia, he lived in Harrison and Kearny before moving to Cedar Grove then to North Arlington 3 years ago. Ivan was a beloved father, brother, son, and friend to many. He loved spending time with his kids and family. He loved to spend his time working out and going on runs. Ivan loved anything with cars, Porsches being his favorite. You were always able to find him in the kitchen cooking up something new and loved to share his food with the people he loved. Ivan also loved to travel and explore new places. He was very passionate about what he did and always had a lesson to teach. He helped anyone he could and touched the hearts of many. Ivan worked for Siemens for over twenty years and always said he would never retire. He considered many there like family. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
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, he is also the brother of Jorge Penaloza and Luis Berdecia.
