Manuel Espinoza De Ocampo Obituary (1954

Manuel Espinoza De Ocampo, 71, of Newark, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1954, the eighth child of Policarpio De Ocampo and Maria M. Espinoza. Manuel was a quiet and reserved man, but his life spoke volumes through service, humility, and love. He never complained and never hesitated to help. Whatever was asked of him, he did joyfully and with care. He showed his love not through many words, but through steady presence and dependable action. A proud graduate of Far Eastern University, Manuel was a professional Mechanical Engineer. He worked overseas with ARAMCO and SCECO in Saudi Arabia before continuing his career in Union, New Jersey, where he worked faithfully for many years until his retirement. His work ethic, discipline, and integrity defined him both professionally and personally. Manuel was a skilled and devoted caregiver to Inay, giving not just assistance but genuine love, patience, and respect. He was a joyful and willing servant to all--always available, always dependable, especially when family needed him most. He is survived by his loving siblings: Simplicia; Romeo and Lourdes; Juanito and Susan; Marissa; and Federito. He was preceded in death by his siblings Augusto, Tomas, and Leoncia. He is also lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews: Anna Glen, Dennis, Rommel, Anthony, Arlyn, April Rhose , Apple Rhose, Juan Paolo and Frederick. Manuel found joy in the simple things--day trading and following the stock market, doing the grocery shopping, cooking meals, and taking peaceful walks at Branch Brook Park. Above all, he loved being there for his family, always ready to help in any way he could. Manuel lived a quiet life filled with purpose. He loved deeply, served faithfully, and gave selflessly. His gentle spirit, kind heart, and constant presence will be dearly missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Zuasola Funeral Homes, 101 Union Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 63 Franklin St. Belleville, NJ 07109. Followed by interment at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Ave., Bloomfield, NJ.