Obituary of Martha Campos

South Plainfield - Martha (Menaling) Campos, 89, died on Monday, June 16, 2008 at home in South Plainfield. Born and raised in Cebu, Philippines, Mrs. Campos resided in South Plainfield since 1975. A faithful member of Sacred Heart RC Church in South Plainfield, Martha was a 3rd Order Carmelite and during her years in the Philippines she participated in several Catholic Women's Leagues. In 1975, Mrs. Campos retired as a principal of the local grade school in Cebu. Prior to her position as principal, Martha taught at St. Theresa's College and the University of San Jose also in Cebu. She is pre-deceased by her husband Lucio Diez Campos who died 1994 and by a son Bernardo who died in 1990. Surviving are her children; Myrna Hessinger of South Plainfield, "Baby" Solano of South Plainfield, Gemma Thompson of Bridgewater, Marichu Campos of Union, Marita Campos, Raul Campos and Frank Campos all of South Plainfield. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 9:15 AM in the McCriskin - Gustafson Home For Funeral, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield followed by a 10:00 AM funeral mass at Sacred Heart RC Church, South Plainfield. Interment will follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 7-9 PM and on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.