 | Lillian M. Alvarez
Alvarez, Lillian M. age 83 of Hampton Twp., NJ died peacefully at her home following a long illness. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Lillian moved to Manhattan and later Staten Island where she lived for thirty four years. In 1992 Mrs. Alvarez moved to Inverness, Fla where she lived until moving to Hampton Twp. in 2005. Daughter of the late Hipolito and Margarita (Dosal) Cardona, Lillian was a past active member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Staten Island as well as the Inverness United Methodist Church. She was a long time Choir member as well as active in the Clown Ministry program in Florida. An avid Piano player, she enjoyed music, dancing and gardening, especially her roses. A retired Administrative Office Manager for the Legal Aid Society of Staten Island, she had worked over seventeen years. Pre deceased by her husband Manuel Alvarez in 2000, as well as her brother Joseph C. Cardona and her sister Luz Aida Eagan. Survivors include her son Manuel Alvarez of Staten Island, NY, her daughters Linda A. Harrigan of Hampton Twp., NJ, Lillian M. Alvarez of Easthampton, MA and Nancy Alvarez of Milford, PA. Survivors also include her grandchildren Greg and Emily Alvarez, Brendan and Lindsay Harrigan, as well as her many nieces and nephews and her faithful pet and companion Buddy. Funeral service for Lillian will be held Friday May 22nd, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, 156 Main Street (Route 206) Newton, NJ. Visitation will be Thursday May 21st, 2009 in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Lillian M. Alvarez may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice #99 Sparta Ave. Newton, NJ, or Dancing Classrooms American Ballroom Theater www.americanballroomtheater.com . |
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Dear Linda and family: It is with great sadness tht I send my condolences to you and your family. I remember your mother fondly. She was always such a nice person and it never bothered her if a large group of us from church came to visit. Having lost my mother last year I can understand what you are going through. Please know that she and you are in my prayers. Lynn
Lynn Knutsen Fodor |
Dear Linda, It is with sadness that I send my condolences to you, Danny, Lindsay, Brendan, Nancy and the rest of your family. I came to know your mother during my Labor Day visits to your house. She was always so friendly, warm and welcoming. She spent so much of her life bringing joy to others through her music and clown ministry. Those acts of love and kindness live forever. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Eileen Ascher |
Lillian was such a joy to have in our choir and clown ministry. She sat in front of me in choir and I hated to see her leave the area. May God give you peace at this time of loose. Praise be to God she is with her Heavenly Father.
Marilyn Hild |
Dear Family,
I said my farewell to cousin Lilly several weeks ago with the sadness that descends when we must accept her leaving us.
What will never leave, for those that love her, are the memories of a joyous person whose capacity for happiness and love knew no bounds.
As a younger first cousin I looked up to her when she glowed with the happiness of having found your father. Her pride and pleasure of children and grandchildren knew no limits. She radiated with her love.
She was cabable of communicatng with anyone who watched her dance, sing, clown.or play with her dog,what it was like to have the Grace of God in her soul.
If there is a place where one can forget any pain or suffering from this earth, she is there now.
And we can know one thing...she continues to allow us to bask in her Grace.
Thelma Rodriguez Esteves |
In several of my psychology classes we studied people who had â??resilientâ?? personalities. Thatâ??s what my mother-in-law, Lillian Alvarez, had - a resilient personality. No matter what difficulties or unpleasantness came her way, she looked at the sunny side and made it throughâ??and thought everything was great. She always saw the glass half full, and was ready with a warm smile, laugh, song, or dance move. This was never more evident then in her illness. She stayed amazingly upbeat and always asked how everyone else was, never complaining.
Lillian Alvarez was my mother-in-law/mom for 32 years, and became my only mom when my mother passed away. She was an incredibly loving wife and mother to her four children and their spouses, as well as a caring grandmother, sister and aunt. We will all miss her deeply.
Susan Alvarez |
My Mom was the most optimistic person I knew. We should all take a lesson from her in the way we view our lives.
Her attitude throughout this difficult time was truly inspiring, with her smile and sense of humor. She made us feel at peace and made it easier to accept the fact that her life was ending. She knew her job was done and she was ready to go to Dad. And what a great job she did leaving behind a wonderful family. The care she received from Linda, Nancy, Lillian and Danny was second to none and I want to say thank you.
I think I can count on my fingers the times I saw my Mother get angry. One time in particular, when I about 15, I donâ??t even remember what I did, but I really got her mad and the more she got mad the more I laughed. All I can say is I never did that again.
When I think back at our lives, I always think of my Mom and Dad dancing. That was their love. Music was always in our home, friends and family were always around. We didnâ??t have a lot of money but they always managed to pack up the car and take us on annual vacations. I can honestly say that during my life I never had any doubt that I was loved.
I know I will have that feeling with me for the rest of my life and hopefully pass that on to my wife and kids.
We love you Mom and will miss you but you will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Your son Manny
Manuel Alvarez |
Mom I Love You, Miss You terribly and feel honored to have had you in my home with my family for the past 4-years. There is now a void in my home that we must learn to live with. I am grateful that you are now free from suffering and with Dad, the "love of your life"and the rest of our family and friends we can no longer see. I will try to pass on your lessons and strengths to my children and I too feel blessed that you were my mother. Lovingly, your first born....Linda
Linda A Harrigan |
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