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February 28, 2014
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from the funeral home then to Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church (directly across the street from the funeral home) where a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
Yajaira Francisco (nee Rosario) age 36 of Clifton passed away after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Passaic, raised in Clifton and was part of a large family of seven brothers and sisters. Being the fifth child wasn't always easy but this helped her develop the strong personality that proved to be useful later in life. Yajaria was always a happy, loving child and she always found a way to be there for you. She always put the needs of others before her own.
Yajaira graduated from Clifton High School with the Class of 1996. But her thirst for knowledge did not end there as she completed both her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She acquired a teaching certification from the state of NJ and was only about a year shy of getting her second Master’s Degree.
Her first job was as a legal secretary for a law firm in Clifton, having later worked as an office clerk at Dr. Sharma’s office in Passaic. For the past fifteen years she worked at the Hackensack University Medical Center’s Medical Records department and most recently a Pharmacy Clerk before her illness forced her to stop working in June of 2013. While raising two children and working at the hospital she also managed to volunteer at the Pediatric Oncology department.
Yajaira met a young man named Jose Francisco, who spied on her while picking up his little sister from school. After bumping into each other again, Jose finally worked up the nerve to talk to her. Their first date was at Johnny Rockets Restaurant in the Gardens State Mall. They continued to date but always chaperoned by one of Yajaira's younger siblings. On one special evening Jose had dinner plans and an engagement ring in his pocket. While on the way to the restaurant they got into such an arguement that Yajaira said she didn’t want to go to dinner anymore. Jose said “you’re going to ruin my surprise.” He was forced to explain himself and happily propose marriage. They married on June 28, 2001 and went to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon.
Calling her Super Mom was an understatement. Hailey and Adrian meant the world to her and there wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her babies. Whether it was a weekend at a soccer tournament or baking cupcakes and crafting decorations for a fashion princess party, Yajaira had it covered. We were always amazed at how she just took care of everything.
When remembering Yajaira’s personality she is best described as being in charge. When she was around there was no question who the boss was. She was strong willed and driven. Her Psychology degree was always put to good use as she would counsel just about anyone. She would listen to your situation and prescribe a course of action. She was also a great cook and excellent baker. Her delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes will be greatly missed. Her special chicken wing sauce, made from home grown peppers, was so good a chef tried to buy the recipe. For a time she put her skills as the person in charge and her ability in the kitchen together to start a catering company called We Work - You Party.
Yajaira was the beloved wife of thirteen years to Jose Francisco; cherished mother of Adrian D., and Hailey Francisco; devoted daughter of Francisco and Jeannette Rosario of Clifton; dear sister of Martin A. Rosario and his wife Angela of Miami, FL, Manuel A. Rosario and his wife Belkis of Wayne, Rosa M. Vargas and her husband Alejandro of Miami, FL, Francisco A. Rosario, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Whitehall, PA, Vladimir Rosario of Garfield, and Priscilla Ortiz and her husband Jose of Woodland Park; loved daughter-in-law of Teresa Francisco and her husband Luis of the Dominican Republic; loving sister-in-law to Joe Francisco of West Orange, and Yamelis Jimenez and her husband Francisco of the Dominican Republic; much loved by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from the funeral home then to Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church (directly across the street from the funeral home) where a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
February 28, 2014
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from the funeral home then to Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church (directly across the street from the funeral home) where a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
Yajaira Francisco (nee Rosario) age 36 of Clifton passed away after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Passaic, raised in Clifton and was part of a large family of seven brothers and sisters. Being the fifth child wasn't always easy but this helped her develop the strong personality that proved to be useful later in life. Yajaria was always a happy, loving child and she always found a way to be there for you. She always put the needs of others before her own.
Yajaira graduated from Clifton High School with the Class of 1996. But her thirst for knowledge did not end there as she completed both her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She acquired a teaching certification from the state of NJ and was only about a year shy of getting her second Master’s Degree.
Her first job was as a legal secretary for a law firm in Clifton, having later worked as an office clerk at Dr. Sharma’s office in Passaic. For the past fifteen years she worked at the Hackensack University Medical Center’s Medical Records department and most recently a Pharmacy Clerk before her illness forced her to stop working in June of 2013. While raising two children and working at the hospital she also managed to volunteer at the Pediatric Oncology department.
Yajaira met a young man named Jose Francisco, who spied on her while picking up his little sister from school. After bumping into each other again, Jose finally worked up the nerve to talk to her. Their first date was at Johnny Rockets Restaurant in the Gardens State Mall. They continued to date but always chaperoned by one of Yajaira's younger siblings. On one special evening Jose had dinner plans and an engagement ring in his pocket. While on the way to the restaurant they got into such an arguement that Yajaira said she didn’t want to go to dinner anymore. Jose said “you’re going to ruin my surprise.” He was forced to explain himself and happily propose marriage. They married on June 28, 2001 and went to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon.
Calling her Super Mom was an understatement. Hailey and Adrian meant the world to her and there wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her babies. Whether it was a weekend at a soccer tournament or baking cupcakes and crafting decorations for a fashion princess party, Yajaira had it covered. We were always amazed at how she just took care of everything.
When remembering Yajaira’s personality she is best described as being in charge. When she was around there was no question who the boss was. She was strong willed and driven. Her Psychology degree was always put to good use as she would counsel just about anyone. She would listen to your situation and prescribe a course of action. She was also a great cook and excellent baker. Her delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes will be greatly missed. Her special chicken wing sauce, made from home grown peppers, was so good a chef tried to buy the recipe. For a time she put her skills as the person in charge and her ability in the kitchen together to start a catering company called We Work - You Party.
Yajaira was the beloved wife of thirteen years to Jose Francisco; cherished mother of Adrian D., and Hailey Francisco; devoted daughter of Francisco and Jeannette Rosario of Clifton; dear sister of Martin A. Rosario and his wife Angela of Miami, FL, Manuel A. Rosario and his wife Belkis of Wayne, Rosa M. Vargas and her husband Alejandro of Miami, FL, Francisco A. Rosario, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Whitehall, PA, Vladimir Rosario of Garfield, and Priscilla Ortiz and her husband Jose of Woodland Park; loved daughter-in-law of Teresa Francisco and her husband Luis of the Dominican Republic; loving sister-in-law to Joe Francisco of West Orange, and Yamelis Jimenez and her husband Francisco of the Dominican Republic; much loved by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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