PiaRocel Paras Maplewood, New Jersey Obituary

PiaRocel Paras

There will be visitation at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Avenue, Maplewood, on Friday, December 11th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM for Pia’s co-workers from Merck & Co. 2nd visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for Paul’s co-workers from Union County Superior Court Due to current restrictions regarding the pandemic, funeral home attendance is limited to thirty people. You may be required to wait. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. PiaRocel Paras, 55 of Maplewood passed away on December 6, 2020. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 767 Prospect Street, Maplewood, on Saturday, Dec 12th at 10:00 AM. Interment is Private. There will be visitation at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Avenue, Maplewood, on Friday, December 11th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM for Pia’s co-workers from Merck & Co. and a 2nd visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for Paul’s co-workers from Union County Superior Court. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations in her memory to Susan G. Komen, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 526, Dallas, TX 75244 would be appreciated. Pia was born in the Tarlac City, Philippines and has lived in Maplewood since 2002. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Philippines and her Master’s degree from Asian Institute of Management. For the past several years she has been working as an administrative assistant in the Patent Department of Merck & Co. in Rahway. Pia is survived by her husband Paul Sanjurjo, daughters Erlinda and Hannah Sanjurjo, and her brother Jean Paul Paras.
November 4, 1965 - December 6, 202011/04/196512/06/2020
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Suzanne Urban Ryan
December 29, 2020
Dear Paul, Lindiz, and Hannah, Words cannot express my sadness about losing Pia. She was a bright light and the most loving of people. I have so many happy memories of our being together at St. Joe's. We were Cornerstone sisters and my heart is heavy thinking about this... Continue Reading
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Hazel Valdez-Acantilado
December 12, 2020
Pia was my college classmate and dormmate. We shared a lot of adventures together - in Diliman, Baguio and Tarlac. She was such a kind, bubbly and caring friend.

Rest in God's loving arms, dear Pia.
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Melody Moya
December 12, 2020
Our dear friend, Pia Paras-Sanjurjo fought a good fight, finished her course and have kept the faith. We love you, Pia. Till we all meet again.
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Casandra Sanjurjo
December 12, 2020
What I remember most about Aunt Pia is her smile because it was seemingly ever present. The presence of her smile was evidence of the fact that she was full and content in the Lord. The smile, her kindness and peaceful, genuine nature where the fruits of the Spirit which... Continue Reading
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Teri De Leon
December 11, 2020
Pi, you were one of the strongest person I have ever known. You showed that real strength does not lie in the muscles but in the spirit. You had such an extraordinary fighting spirit and your unwavering positivity throughout your difficult journey is truly an inspiratio... Continue Reading
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Weny Guillen
December 11, 2020
Camping trips, birthday celebrations, special occasions, and holidays will never be the same without you, Pia. You were the life, the strength, and the direction that always kept our "troops" moving. Thank you for helping me and Rey raise Ryan and Ria like they were your... Continue Reading
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Marissa Casey
December 10, 2020
To my dearest friend Pia, rest in peace.
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Marissa Casey
December 10, 2020
Pia I will miss you so much. Lots of memories together at Schering Plough and at Cora's house. I have seen the kids grow. Love and prayers to your family. Rest in peace my dearest friend.

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Mae Paras
December 10, 2020
My dear Pia, we love you. Thank you for your friendship, thoughtfulness , generosity and love. You inspired me with your positive attitude and resiliency as you fought this  battle.  I’ll  never forget the many memories we shared together.  
You fought a good fight! 


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Barbara Cozzi
December 10, 2020
I worked with Pia at Merck in the Patent Dept. She was such a sweet, kind, gentle soul. Always a warm, friendly smile and a pleasure to talk and work with. Gone too soon, rest in peace gentle soul. May God bless you and your family.
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