William Ayala Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Ayala Jr. of North Arlington, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, who passed away on November 16, 2025 at the age of 58. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father William Sr.; and his brother Tony Ayala. He is survived by: his wife Jeanne; his son Willie J.; his mother Irma (Solivan); his siblings, Yvette Scarpa (Michael) and Joseph Ayala; his aunt Evelyn; his uncle Eladio Torres; his father-in-law John "Rocco" Scarpa; his brother-in-law Richard Ciappa; his siblings' children, Elyse Ciappa Montiel (Rick) and Christopher; his goddaughter Sofia; and his nephew Gunnar.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Nazare Memorial Home, Inc. (403 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (10 Franklin Pl, North Arlington, NJ 07031). A committal service will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Holy Cross Chapel (340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031).
In lieu of flowers please donate in William's memory to Colorectal Cancer Alliance (https://colorectalcancer.org).
