Nelia (Faelnar) Reyes, 78, of Passaic passed away on January 7, 2024. Born in Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Philippines, Nelia came to the US and settled in Passaic. A parishioner of St. Clare RC Church, Clifton, Nelia was a Dietary Technician for Chilton Hospital, Pompton Plains, for over 20 years before retiring.

Beloved wife for 58 years of of the late Juan Z. Reyes, Jr. Devoted mother of Joy F. Reyes-Marababol, Joann Reyes-D'Eredita, John F. Reyes, III, Jeff F. Reyes and Jay F. Reyes. Cherished grandmother of Jan Marie, Jon Eric and Jon Paul Marababol, Janine Mae, Justine Nicole, Janelle Anne, Jolie Catherine and John Alexander Reyes.

Visiting Friday 5 – 9 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Saturday 11 AM at St. Clare RC Church, Clifton. Entombment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.