Mrs Luz Esparra

December 27, 2019

Hazlet- Luz Maria Esparra, 96, passed away on December 27, 2019 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Hazlet, NJ. Luz was born in 1923, in Chitre, Panama. She moved to the United States in 1957, with her husband Rafael and her three Children, Mario, Carmen and Jorge. They lived in Highlands, NJ until they moved to Atlantic Highlands, NJ in 1963 where they resided for 51 years, while raising their 7 children. She lived with her son, Rafael Jr., until 2017, and then spent the last 2 years in Hazlet, with her daughter, Ana and her husband, Alex. Luz is predeceased by her husband, Rafael Esparra; daughter, Carmen Leary; her son-in-law, Michael Leary; her son Jorge; and her two brothers Jose Marcial and Ricardo Santamaria. She is survived by her son, Mario & his wife Carol of Naples, FL; son Javier & his wife Angela of Colts Neck, NJ; son Rafael Jr & his wife Debbie of Toms River, NJ; Daughter, Regina Pietersen of Toms River, NJ and daughter, Ana & her husband, Alex of Hazlet, NJ, survive her. She was a loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren – Alex Leary with his wife Tonya; Erica Leary with her boyfriend Rolando; Elena Rosado with her husband David; Steven Esparra with his wife Alejandra; Nicolo Esparra; Dakota Esparra; Sierra Esparra with her fiancé Steven; Tiana Esparra; Kimberly Esparra; Jorge Pietersen; Jessica Pietersen, as well as 5 great-grandchildren – Harrison, Spencer, Drew, Declan and Sebastian – along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Calling hours will be Thursday, January 2 from 5pm to 8 pm @ John P. Condon Funeral Home LLC, 804 St. Hwy. #36, Leonardo, NJ. Funeral Services will be held @ 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 8 at St. Agnes Church, 103 Center Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Burial will be @ White Ridge Cemetery in Eatontown following the mass.