A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Nov. 26 at St. Nicholas Church for Maria Castro, 83. She passed away Nov. 21. Born in Germany, Maria settled in Jersey City in 1956. A wife, mother and homemaker, Maria was also a fantastic seamstress and cook, as well as a faithful, fifty year active parishioner of St. Nicholas Church. She was also a member of the Golden Age Club and the Society of Our Lady of Fatima. Maria is the wife of Alfred Castro; mother of Doris Suto (Ted), Thomas Castro, John Castro (Patricia), Raymond Castro (Lisa) and Linda Castro (Gary). Maria is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, as well as sisters and brothers in Germany. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.