Obituary of Manuel Hernandez Guerrero Jr.

Manuel Hernandez Guerrero Jr., lovingly known as Paw-Paw, 52, of Bridgeton passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Manuel was born in Bridgeton on October 9, 1972, to the late Wanda Jean Marquez and Manuel Hernandez Guerrero Sr. He grew up in Fairfield Twp. and was a graduate of the Bridgeton High School class of 1991. In his youth he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his uncle and working different jobs with his father. In his free time, Manuel enjoyed watching wrestling and enjoyed it even more when watching with his grandchildren, Bella and Baija, he was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. He was a bit of a MacGyver, often finding clever and inventive ways to fix things. Manuel enjoyed conspiracy theories and loved to have in depth conversations whether it be about Big Foot, aliens, ghosts, and anything in-between. Manuel was quite the cook and enjoyed grilling for his family and others, never letting anyone go hungry. He was the life of the party and would often DJ at parties as he enjoyed playing music for everyone. Manuel was a caring and giving person who would give you the shirt off his back if needed, helping anyone he could. He loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren who met the world to him and he would have done anything for. He is survived by; his children, Mirelis Eileen Guerrero, Deanna Wanda Guerrero and Manuel Hernandez Guerrero III; his sister, Deanna Guerrero Hernández; nephews and nieces, Jose Francisco Salcedo Jr., Mario Manuel Salcedo, and Breanna Ines Salcedo; his beloved partner Denise Williams; step-children; Mikey Pollock and Candy Pollock; grandchildren, Bella Thompson, Baija Thompson, Lacey Jo Pollock and Levi Pollock; and a host of cousins in New Jersey, Arizona and Mexico. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Wanda Jean Marquez and Manuel Hernandez Guerrero Sr. Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Monday, February 3rd, at PADGETT FUNERAL HOME 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 1PM to 2PM prior to the services. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com