Caridad Arce (Cary), age of 45 peacefully departed this earth on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ. Cary was born and raised in Long Branch to Magdalena Montalvo and Jose M. Acevedo on February 15, 1975. She was one of four siblings, Moraima, Jose R. and Jazmine. She attended West End Elementary School, Long Branch Middle School and High School accompanied by her dear friends Madeline, Crystal, Danielle, and many of her cousins. She was known for her laughter, love for Latin music, telenovelas, and dancing. Cary was always willing to help others without any hesitation. She took pride in hosting family gatherings, baking for birthday parties, holidays, summer barbecues but most of all her love for children and family.
Cary married the love of her life, Maximino Arce Jr. on December 5, 1992. Cary was a very special woman to Max, they were inseparable. They enjoyed spending time at the Long Branch Pier arcade and boardwalk. They would double date with their friends Eddie and Susan at their favorite place in Point Pleasant.
Cary was a loving mother of Brandon, Jose M., Faith, Scheentee, Max Gabriel and Ivelis. She adored her 6 grandchildren: Christopher, Gorge, Samara, Natalie, Aaliyah and Zachery. Cary is predeceased by her grandparents and her mother in law Maria Cruz (Cuchi) who she loved dearly. Surviving are her siblings Moraima Santiago and husband Anthony, Jose R. Acevedo and wife Wendy, Jazmine Acevedo and nephews Donald Renfro, Kristofer Santiago, Connor Acevedo, and niece Heather Acevedo as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Arce, Montalvo, Santiago, and Acevedo family would like to give a special thanks to the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority, Jeff, Sharon, Bob, Kathy, Aunt Rita, Uncle Luis, Aunt Milady and Father Jose M. during this extremely difficult time.
There are no words to express the gratitude and appreciation that go out to Magdalena, who devoted all of her motherly love, care and prayers to her daughter and to Cary’s oldest son Brandon who took care of her and never left her side.
Visitation will be held at Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch, NJ on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 4:00pm until 5:45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in a form of a gift certificate to supermarkets. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above or cards can be collected on the day of visitation (a envelop box will be placed near the Guestbook).
A celebration of the Rosario, a Puerto Rican rosary tradition will be held at a future date.
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