Marlene Paulino

Marlene Paulino, 46, of Elizabeth, was born on September 25, 1979. She graduated from Elizabeth High School, attended Union College of Union County, and later pursued civil engineering studies at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Marlene was known for her artistic spirit, musical talent, and passion for fashion. She was a loving, devoted, and deeply supportive mother who cared greatly for both people and animals, embracing a vegetarian lifestyle throughout her life. A lifelong lover of science and a gifted debater, Marlene carried both beauty and intellect with grace.

She will be remembered for her strength, intelligence, creativity, and the love she gave so freely to those around her.

Marlene is survived by her life partner, Raymond; her three sons, Demetrius, Christian, and Nathaniel; her mother, Iris Paulino; and her siblings, Ana Iris Rivera, Ada-Lynn Rivera, and Louis Valiente.

Visitation will be held at KROWICKI MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, US, on May 23, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by a Funeral Service at KROWICKI MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME on May 23, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Committal will take place at Rosehill Cemetery, 792 E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036, US, on May 23, 2026, from 12:15 pm to 12:30 pm.