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Sophia Irenes Nieves, 62, of Newark, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Born on August 7, 1964, in Manhattan, New York, Sophia was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and cherished member of her family. She was the devoted wife of David Nieves and the loving mother of Katheline Nieves.
Sophia was the daughter of Jose Luis Lucca and Sofia Cedeno. She was a proud Puerto Rican and a graduate of high school. For many years, Sophia was self-employed through S&K Gift Basket, where she worked creating and designing gift baskets.
Sophia will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, the memories she created with those closest to her, and the lasting impact she had on the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Following cremation, Sophia's cremated remains will be entrusted to her family.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home, 1055 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
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Sophia Irenes Nieves, de 62 años, de Newark, Nueva Jersey, falleció en paz el 28 de septiembre de 2026, en Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, en New Brunswick, Nueva Jersey.
Nacida el 7 de agosto de 1964, en Manhattan, Nueva York, Sophia fue una querida esposa, madre, hija y miembro muy apreciado de su familia. Fue la devota esposa de David Nieves y la amorosa madre de Katheline Nieves.
Sophia era hija de Jose Luis Lucca y Sofia Cedeno. Se sentía orgullosa de sus raíces puertorriqueñas y era graduada de escuela secundaria. Durante muchos años, Sophia trabajó por cuenta propia a través de S&K Gift Basket, donde se dedicaba a la creación y diseño de canastas de regalo.
Sophia será recordada por el amor que compartió con su familia, los momentos y recuerdos que creó junto a sus seres queridos y la huella perdurable que dejó en la vida de todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla y quererla.
Después de la cremación, sus restos cremados serán entregados a su familia.
Será profundamente extrañada y recordada con mucho cariño por su familia, amigos y por todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla.
Los arreglos profesionales han sido confiados a Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home, 1055 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
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