Melchora Umali Porto Obituary (1951

Melchora Umali Porto, 74, of Belleville, New Jersey, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. She was born on January 6, 1951, in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines, to the late Marcelo Umali and Rosario Garcia. Melchora worked as a dedicated sales associate at Neiman Marcus for 10 years, where she was known for her warmth, professionalism, and strong work ethic. Above all, she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone who knew her. She is survived by her children: Emil and Arlene; Erick and Irish; Rochelle; and Lesli. She was a cherished sister to Fely and Narding; Nene; Cely and Diego; Carmen and Willie; Jojie and Pio; and Seving, and is reunited in peace with her late brothers, Gilbert and Rudy. Melchora was the beloved grandmother of Kian, Kenzo, Kisha, Kiara, Jacob, Ellie, Lyza, and Lauren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Rudy Porto. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM at Zuasola Funeral Homes of New Jersey, 101 Union Ave. Belleville, NJ 06109. All are invited to meet at the funeral home on Monday, December 1, 2025, 9:30 AM for interment at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Ave., Bloomfield, NJ.