Sergio Noel Ayala, age 22 of Vineland, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018.

Sergio was born in Vineland and attended Millville Public Schools.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing video games, and he loved to read and listen to music. He especially LOVED playing his guitar. He was happiest playing his guitar, writing lyrics, camping in the woods or swimming in the ocean.  Sergio had a beautiful baby face, he was intelligent, always had a ready smile, a wonderful sense of humor, liked to cook, and was kind hearted.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother Rebecca Pritchett, maternal grandfather Marcos Ayala and by his uncle Francis Pritchett.

Sergio will be forever loved and cherished by his parents, Russelle Ayala and James Pritchett.  He will be sadly missed by his sister Xenia Perez and his brothers, Thomas Mullen III and James Pritchett Jr.  He is also survived by his paternal grandfather Francis Pritchett Sr. and maternal grandmother Carmen Rosa along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 3 ^rd at 11:00 am at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland.  Interment will follow at the Vineland Municipal Cemetery.  Family and friends may gather on Friday from 10:00-11:00 am at the funeral home.

Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.wbfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.