ZAPATA, Luis A., age 72, of Garfield, died on January 21, 2023. Born and raised in Ancon, Peru for 33 years, Luis emigrated to Los Angeles, CA for five years settling in New Jersey 34 years ago. He was a welder for Little Falls Metal in Little Falls before retiring. Luis is survived by his wife of 18 years, Cecilia Laveaud-Sosa, three children, Luis Enrique Zapata, Joshua Zapata, and Karen Zapata, a step-daughter, Cynthia Alvarez-Laveaud, three grandchildren, Angel, Leo, and Lucas, and nine siblings, Godofredo Richard, Reynaldo Bernabe, Walter Federico, Aida, Elba, Maria Luisa, Milagros Lucia, Milagros Fransisca, and Maria Rosa Zapata Velasquez. Visiting Wednesday 5 to 9 pm. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the families PayPal account at Z.Joshi3@yahoo.com. The Zapata family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences visit aloiafuneral.com