RICARDO MANUEL PANTOJA

October 12, 1954 - October 28, 2025.

Ricardo Pantoja, of Whiting, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 28th, in his home. Ricardo was born on October 12, 1954, in Lima, Peru. Ricardo was a long-time resident of Whiting, NJ and a member of the Catholic Brotherhood of Senor de Los Milagros in Newburgh, NY. Ricardo was the son of the late Isauro and Luisa Pantoja. He is survived by his daughter Vanessa Ortiz, life partner Gloria Triminio, and grandchildren; his siblings: Rosa Mansilla, Maria Pantoja, Isabel Pantoja, Esther Munoz, Victor Pantoja, Maritza Pantoja, Teresa Mera and husband Juan Mera and sister-in-law, Sabitri Pantoja; and many nieces and nephews.

Ricardo moved to Canada at the age of 17 from Lima, Peru. He lived in Montreal for 5 years, then moved to Newburgh, NY to reunite with his family. Ricardo worked in the food industry for many years as a Chef and waiter and retired from Las Palmas Restaurant in New Jersey. Ricardo was a good son, a great father, stepfather, loving grandfather, brother and uncle. Ricardo would go above and beyond for his family and for those that were not his family. He loved to read and listen to romantic music, and his favorite singers were Charles Aznavour and Nicola Di Bari.

Ricardo will be greatly missed by his extended family.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on Monday, November 3rd. 2025 Funeral Home Jorge Rivera Funeral Home, 4543 Kennedy Blvd. North Bergen, NJ 07047. Followed by a Burial that will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery 93 Union Ave. New Windsor, NY at 1:30 p.m.

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