Nelida R. Negron, 99, of Hoboken, New Jersey, entered into eternal life on July 23, 2026.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Miguel A. Negron; her son-in-law, BenjaminVega, Sr.; and her siblings, Mildred, Miguel, and Pepito.

Nelida is survived by her siblings, Tony, Angel Luis, Miguelito and his wife, Raquel, and Linda. She was the devoted mother of Ivette Smulders and her husband, Al Arezzo, and Edith Vega. She was the cherished grandmother of Benjamin and his wife, Gianna; Vanessa; and Ashley and her husband, Adalberto. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Katya.

Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Nelida was the daughter of Adela Negron and Juan Quinones. She was the longtime owner and manager of San Juan Market in Hoboken, where she became a familiar face and a beloved member of the community. Through her hard work, kindness, and dedication, she touched the lives of countless neighbors and friends over the years.

Above all, Nelida will be remembered for her unwavering love and devotion to her family. She found her greatest joy in being surrounded by those she loved, and her warmth, generosity, strength, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken. Parking is available in the rear of the funeral home off Sixth Street.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis R.C. Church, 308 Jefferson Street, Hoboken.

Following the Mass, Nelida will be entombed alongside her beloved husband at Holy Cross Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Nelida’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“Forever loved, forever remembered, and forever in our hearts.”