We bid farewell to Veronica M. Vargas of Iselin, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 22, 2024 at the age of 64. Veronica touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Francis McAleer and Rose Mary McAleer. She is survived by : her daughter Gracemary Schloeman (Christopher) of Hazlet; and her siblings, Mary Balkun (John) of West Orange, Pat Tacopino (Charlie) of Aberdeen, Sean McAleer (Terry) of Edison, Teresa Dudzinski (Rob) of Westfield, Rosemary McAleer of Roselle Park, Catherine Duran of West Orange and Michael McAleer (Betty) of Booton. She is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and 5 grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Costello-Runyon Funeral Home - Metuchen (568 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840).

Veronica requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the LIVESTRONG program at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy: https://secure.givelively.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Costello-Runyon Funeral Homes