Funeral mass was celebrated Oct. 1 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Jersey City, for Emilio Flores, 73. He passed away Sept. 27 at his residence. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he lived in Jersey City most of his life. He was a retired truck driver for E.J. Hutter Trucking of Jersey City for 25 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Democratic Club of Downtown Jersey City and often volunteered at polling stations. He was the husband of Josefina Santiago; father of Joseph and Freddy Flores, Josie Palacios, Emilie Carides, Eileen Gonzalez, Susie Feduniewicz and the late Emil and Justino Flores; and grandfather of 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Valentina Valez, Hipolita Santiago and Pablo Flores. Services arranged by the Introcaso-Angelo Funeral Home, Jersey City.