Nutley Cupcake Shop Owner Passes Away

NUTLEY, NJ — The cupcakes were little, but they gave Keith Jaret a big reputation.

On Feb. 8, Jaret – the owner and chef of Jaret’s Stuffed Cupcakes in Nutley – passed away at the age of 62. According to his obituary, he owned the beloved local eatery for the past 10 years and was the previous owner of was the owner/chef of the Petite Café, also in Nutley. He lived in Belleville before moving to Nutley 17 years ago.

The following obituary comes via the Biondi Funeral Home.

“Mr. Keith R. Jaret, 62, of Nutley, NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley, 540 Franklin Avenue on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 4 to 8 p.m. The cremation will be held privately.

“Mr. Jaret was born in Huntington, Long Island, NY and resided in Bellleville before moving to Nutley 17 years ago. He was the owner/chef of Jaret’s Stuffed Cupcakes, Nutley for the past 10 years. Previously he was the owner/chef of the Petite Café, Nutley. Mr. Jaret was a 1980 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY.

“He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Maureen (nee Ruane); his devoted children including their beloved daughter Megan, Justin Jaret and his wife Alejandra, Kellie Jaret, Tricia Steinhoff, her children; his loving siblings Joseph Jaret, Randy Jaret, Rory Jaret, Jamie Jaret and Laura Jaret Della Porta; and his cherished grandchildren Talia and Riley Jaret.”

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Photo: Biondi Funeral Home