Maria N. Leston, 87, of Berkeley Twp., NJ passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ. Born in Lugo, Spain, Maria had lived in Newark, where she married her husband Eugenio in 1962, they later moved to North Arlington in 1970 until they relocated back to Spain in 1996 and finally retired to New Jersey in 2016. Maria loved to cook, entertain and host family gatherings and garden.
Maria is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Eugenio, her son Daniel and his wife Donna, her niece Gloria Rodriquez and her daughters Alexandra and Gabrielle. Maria was also survived by her beloved best friend Marilynn Romano.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 4-7 pm at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755. Entombment will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 12 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.