Maria del Carmen Acevedo (Melita)

December 23, 1946 — April 15, 2026

Edison, NJ

María del Carmen Acevedo, de 79 años, nació el 23 de diciembre de 1946 en San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, y falleció el 15 de abril de 2026.

María estuvo casada con su difunto esposo, Ángel M. Acevedo, y posteriormente estableció su hogar en Plainfield, Nueva Jersey. Le sobreviven sus hijos, Ben y Diane Cordero; su yerno, Omar Cordero; y sus cinco queridos nietos: Yesenia, Omar Jr., Erik, Ylesia y Veronica.

El hogar de María fue el corazón de cada reunión familiar, un lugar donde todos siempre eran recibidos con amor. Disfrutaba profundamente cocinar y estaba firmemente arraigada en su fe. También sentía un amor especial por las flores, las plantas y la jardinería, reflejando el cuidado y la belleza que brindó a la vida de quienes la rodeaban.

María será recordada por su calidez, su espíritu amoroso y la alegría que brindó a todos los que la conocieron. Deja un legado de fe, amor y recuerdos inolvidables que permanecerán por siempre en los corazones de su familia y amigos.

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Maria del Carmen Acevedo, 79, was born on December 23, 1946, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, and passed away on April 15, 2026.

Maria was married to her late husband, Ángel M. Acevedo, and later made her home in Plainfield, New Jersey. She is survived by her children, Ben and Diane Cordero; her son-in-law, Omar Cordero; and her five beloved grandchildren, Yesenia, Omar Jr., Erik, Ylesia, and Veronica.

Maria’s home was the heart of every family gathering, a place where everyone was always welcomed with love. She found great joy in cooking and was deeply rooted in her faith. She also had a special love for flowers, plants, and gardening, which reflected the care and beauty she brought into the lives of those around her.

Maria will be remembered for her warmth, her loving spirit, and the joy and life she brought to all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, April 23, 2026

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Scarpa-Las Rosas Funeral Home

22 Craig Place, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

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Funeral Service

Friday, April 24, 2026

8:00 - 9:15 am (Eastern time)

Scarpa-Las Rosas Funeral Home

22 Craig Place, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

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Mass

Friday, April 24, 2026

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Burial

Friday, April 24, 2026

11:45 am - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)

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