Mercedes Negron

Mercedes Negron, 89, of Forked River, NJ, formerly of Alpha, NJ, South River, NJ and Staten Island, NY, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022, at Community Medical Center, Toms River, surrounded by family. Born Mercedes Morales on August 10, 1932 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, her family emigrated to Bronx, NY in 1944. She relocated to Staten Island in 1963 where she raised her family before finally moving to Forked River in 2019. Mercedes was employed by Manufacturers Hanover Trust as a data entry clerk until her retirement in 1997. An avid bowler, Mercedes loved old movies, crossword puzzles, bingo, music, and watching reruns of her favorite TV shows from the 60s through the 90s. Mercedes was predeceased by her parents Jeronimo and Francesca Morales and siblings Carlos, Jeronimo, and Pedro Morales, Delia Miranda, and Ana Clemente. Surviving are her three children: Sandra Soto, Teresa Mugnano (Louis), and Michael Negron (Marie). Also surviving are grandchildren Danielle Silva, Christina Reyes (Lou), Frank Pierce (Jackie Lee), and Marissa Mugnano as well as step-grandchildren, Alice Woodruff (Omar Ilyas), Jennifer, David and Bryan Woodruff, and great-grandchildren Gaven and Branden Lauyer, Lilianna and Julian Garcia, and Carolina Reyes. There are also many nieces and nephews. Services for Mercedes will be held Monday August 1st from 2-5 pm at the Forked River Funeral Home, Forked River NJ. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to make a donation in Mercedes name to the charity of your choice. Previous Events Visitation AUG 1. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Eat) Forked River Funeral and Cremation Service 1022 Lacey Road Forked RIver, NJ 08731 Loading map