Obituary: Deacon Julio Roig (1929-2021)
Deacon Julio Roig, age 91, a long-time resident of Belleville, N.J. died on April 6, 2021. He was born on June 7, 1929 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico and he was the youngest of six children.
Julio traveled to New Jersey in 1949 to work on a farm and later worked at General Motors until he landed a job at American Airlines. He was employed by American Airlines as a Ground Serviceman and Fueler for 33 years until he retired. He met and then married the love of his life, Maximina Roig (NEE) Diaz on August 22, 1953.
Julio was ordained as a Deacon on May 10, 1998 with the Archdiocese of Newark and served at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church and its community for 23 years. He enjoyed serving the Lord and spending time with his loving family. Julio was a Mets fan, loved fishing, music and playing his guitar. He also had a great sense of humor, was a jokester with an amazing wit. Julio had lots of fun with his grandchildren while making wonderful memories and spending time with family.
Julio is predeceased by his parents, Bernardina Roig (NEE) Torres and Natividad Roig, his siblings, Gumersindo, Gilberto, Virginia, Ana. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Maximina and his seven loving children. Yvette Roig-Bralczyk, her husband Kenneth, her son Jose Torres and his son Jaden, her daughter Jena Fernandez, her fiance Braulio Asenjo, their son Austin. Ana Patricia Martinez, her husband Henry, their daughter Alicia and her daughter Leila, their daughter Kimberly. Their son Julio Jr., his wife Yvette Dupre Roig, his daughter Larisa Roig, her fiance Ralph Rodriguez, their son Ralph Jr., his son Julio Michael. Their daughter Socorro Rosa, her husband David, their daughter Emily and their son Ethan. Their daughter Maria Kane, her husband Thomas, their sons Brandon and Tyler. Their son Francisco, his wife Juana, their son Francisco Jr. and their daughter Melina. Their son Antonio Roig, his wife Antonia, their son Marco and their daughter Giulia. Julio is also survived by one brother Luis Roig, many nieces and nephews and friends.
Julio was loved by all who knew him and will be truly missed. His wisdom, patience and guidance helped countless people over his lifetime.
Reprinted with permission from S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Nutley, N.J.
