Beatriz Alayon

May 2, 1979 - February 14, 2018

Beatriz Alayon, 38 of Jersey City, New Jersey died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at her home in Jersey City. Born Wednesday, May 2, 1979 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Beatriz was the daughter of Luisa Guzman, and the late Lazaro Alayon. A compassionate woman known for her love of animals and children. Beatriz was raised in Weehawken, she would graduate from Holy Rosary Academy in Union City. Beatriz spent some time living in the Catskills before moving to Buffalo, NY where she would attend Hilbert College, Beatriz was studying to fulfill her dream of becoming a drama teacher. Beatriz's love of animals showed in how she cared for her dog Goober who had recently passed away. She also took care of other animals she found including most recently a turtle she named Sir Arthur. Beatriz was a gifted poet who often would share her poetry with her family, she was currently in the process of completing a book. Faith was very important to Beatriz, she attended both a Catholic High School and College, she prayed everyday. Beatriz will be missed by all who were blessed to have had her as a part of their lives. Beatriz was predeceased by her father Lazaro Alayon, and by her grandmother Gloria Hernandez. Beatriz is survived by her beloved mother Luisa Guzman and step father Victor Guzman, by her loving brother Robert Guzman, by her caring uncle Ruben Alberto, and by her companions Sir Arthur, and Matilda. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service located at 3377 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, NJ. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com