Maria Medina Martinez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Maria Medina-Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend has moved to a new address called Heaven on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Greenwood House in Ewing. Maria’s final days were filled with her very large and loving family constantly by her side, praying and sharing memories that will help bring them comfort now that Maria has entered God’s loving care. Maria was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Monserate Medina, and Concepción Santiago, both of whom predeceased her. Maria was predeceased by her siblings Miguelina Medina-Rosa, Felix Medina, and Maria Conchita Cardona, and is survived by a sister, Aida Guzman of New York. Maria was a fiercely independent woman who loved her family, cooking, shopping, cats and jewelry. She raised her children to understand the meaning of hard work, to always show respect, and to love and protect family. These are the memories her children will carry. Maria was predeceased by a son, Trenton Police Detective, Luis B. Medina Sr. She is survived by 4 sons, and a daughter: Julio Gonzalez and his wife, Sachi, of New Brunswick; Maria Gonzalez-Santiago and her husband, Francisco, of Trenton; Raymond Rivera and his wife, Kathy, of Hamilton Township; Guadalfredo Martinez and his wife, Anna, of Orlando, Florida, Claudio Medina of Orlando, Florida and daughter-in-law, Elsie Vega Medina, now of Orlando, Florida. Maria is also survived by 16 grandchildren: Rose Marie Samonski, whom she helped raise, Iris Medina-Aguero, Francisco Santiago Jr, Sandra Panton, Christina Gonzalez, Ulysses Gonzalez, Kimberly Pennell, Luis Medina, Jr., Irene Gonzalez, Alicia Rivera, Julio Santiago, Marie Medina, Joseph Martinez, Krysta Rivera, Alfredo Martinez, and Samantha Vickers. Maria’s legacy also includes 29 great grandchildren who will always hold memories of their bisabuela close to their hearts. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart-felt forms from too many people to name individually, but including her always kind and loving Home Aide, Cristina Gonzalez, and all of the staff from the St. Francis LIFE Program, Bordentown, NJ. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at The Church of God of Prophecy- Trenton, 397 2nd Street, Trenton 08611. Maria’s life will be celebrated with funeral services officiated by Isaias Marquez of LIDDI of Trenton at 10:00 am, immediately followed by graveside services at St.Mary’s Cemetery, 1200 Cedar Lane, Hamilton Township, NJ. Funeral arrangements under the auspices of funeral directors David C. Chiacchio, CFSP and Rhonda L. Rivera and the dedicated staff of the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be made to the Trenton Police Explorers, Post 911, 25 Huckleberry Lane, New Egypt, NJ 08533.

Maria Medina Martinez

November 10, 1932 - March 29, 2017

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Maria Medina Martinez

November 10, 1932 - March 29, 2017

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