Bus Operator Reyna Joayasaca, an 18-year veteran at New York Waterway and a very involved member of Local 100, passed away of the Coronavirus last week. She had been in the hospital for several weeks prior to her death at 62.
Private Operators Division Chair Carlos Bernabel said that Sister Joyasaca had worked until the last of bus operations on March 25, 2020 when operations closed due to the virus restrictions. “She was always at the union meetings, contributing,” said Carlos. “This is very sad.”
Section Chair Gabriel Montalvo added, “Reyna was an excellent person. Everyone liked her. She will be deeply missed.”
Reyna leaves behind her husband and two daughters. A blessing was held for her at St. Nicholas Church in Jersey City, NJ where she resided.
