Ramon R. Cabrera, aged 81, died peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by family, after a battle with gastric cancer. Originally from Honduras, Ramon immigrated to the United States in his twenties and quickly settled in Montclair. Ramon met his wife, Angelina, in the early 1970s in Montclair, and they started a family. After working in landscaping, Ramon successfully moved into computing and eventually retired from a computer systems position at IMS Health. Together, Ramon and Angelina fulfilled the quintessential American Dream: they bought a house, raised three children, put them each through college, and retired.

When he wasn't working and raising a family, Ramon had a variety of other interests: from bowling to singing to buying and (slowly repairing) old cars. Along the way, Ramon was quick to offer a helping hand, a big smile, and kind compliment to family, friends, and strangers alike. While Ramon was less active and outgoing in his later years, he remained incredibly proud and supportive of his family, especially his two grandsons! Through his determination, Ramon also maintained his Montclair home as best he could up until the very end.

Ramon is survived by Angelina, his wife of more than 50 years; elder daughter, Melissa, and her family; his son, Jason; his nephews and nieces, Edwin, Michael, Dan, Maggie, and Jennifer; and other dear family and close friends. He is predeceased by his daughter, Vanessa; his sisters, Cathy and Norma; and nephew, Marvin.