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Carmen Ocasio Obituary
Carmen Ocasio, 83, of Vineland passed away at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her five loving children.
Carmen, born in Caunilla, a suburb of Utuado, Puerto Rico, and arrived in Vineland with her husband, Elviro, in June, 1952. She was employed at various factories in Vineland, such as Quality Clothing, Manichewitz Foods and Aaron Fashion. The couple became owners and operated the grocery store Ocasio Market for 11 years. She later retired and became a homemaker until her passing.
As one of the pioneers of the Vineland Latino community, Carmen achieved many civic and cultural goals by participating in various organizations. She was one of the founding members of Accion Social Puertorriqueno, and held memberships in El Festival Puertorriqueno, Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Club Borinquen, Centro Comunal (Casa PRAC) and the Spanish American Relief Fund.
Carmen was recognized for her dedication to the community and her support of Puerto Rican cultural values as Madre Ejemplar (Mother of the Year) and as El Festival Puertorriqueno's Parade Grand Marshal, along with her husband, in 2001. She also was honored as Personaje del Mes by El Veterano Spanish Newspaper.
As a devout Catholic, Carmen was a member of Centro Catolico (Spanish Catholic Center/Divine Mercy Church), in which she participated as a Cursillista del Sagrado Corazon and Legion de Maria.
Carmen is predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Elviro.
Carmen is also predeceased by her brothers, Juanito, Miguel, Fulgencio, Arturo and Avelino; and sisters, Teresa, Urbana, Maria Modesta, Rosario, Celia, Efigenia and Maria Confesora.
Carmen is survived by her sons, Elviro Jr. and Nelson and wife Susan, all of Vineland; her daughters, Alisia and husband Jesus of Egg Harbor Township, Nancy and husband Eli and Katy, all of Vineland; her grandchildren, Ivan Jr., Alexander, Isaiah, Nelson II, Marisol, BeTina and her husband Joey, Eliza and Alanna; great-grandchildren, Ciana and JaeLynn; and her sister, Anna Celia of Puerto Rico.
A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Divine Mercy Church, 23 W. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and again from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Carmen's family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to South Jersey Healthcare HospiceCare, P.O. Box 160, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send condolences to the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carmen Ocasio
Damaris
January 26, 2012
Fuimos vecinas por muchos años. Dios la tenga en su Santa Gloria.
Rene and Family Escobar
January 25, 2012
Mi querida Madrina, que Dios este contigo en los sielo. To the Ocasio family my deepest sympathy, I know that my Godmother is with my Godfather now; may they rest in peace. God be with you all.
Iris and Hiram Vazquez
January 25, 2012
Our loving condolences to the Ocasio family in this difficult time. Our prayer is for God' love to embrace all in the family and our friend and brother in Christ Elvirio Jr. How wonderful to see the love of a mother and her love for God in her family. Elvirio you are a man of God that have honor your parents and are a blessing to all your family and friends. May the peace of God be with your family.
Annette Andujar-Ocasio
January 24, 2012
Ocasio family, my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Will keep you in prayer and time will pass, but as you heal you will cherish all the moments shared with your mother, grandmother, in-law and great grandma.
AISA OCASIO
January 24, 2012
MY DEEPEST AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO MY OCASIO FAMILY... WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN MY HEART... WILL NEVER FORGET YOU TITI CARMEN.....JUST TO NO THAT YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE ... SAY HELLO TO MY UNCLE...ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE IN HEAVEN....
AISA OCASIO
January 24, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Clarissa Ortiz
January 24, 2012
On behalf of my son Luke Bernard (great nephew) and myself, my condolences to the Ocasio family.
wanda andujar
January 24, 2012
Mi mas sentido pesame a toda la familia Ocasio se le ha hido una gran persona de sus vidas pero su espiritu siempre estara con ustedes fue una gran mujer,madre y abuela, "Que descance en paz"
Linda Machado
January 24, 2012
My condolences to the entire Ocasio family. May Carmen now n forever rest in the arms of an angel
David & Nancy Segarra
January 24, 2012
Our prayers go to the entire family. May you all receive comfort in knowing that she is definately in a better place. We love her and it was truly a pleasure to have been her neighbor for so many years. Awesome women of faith! <3
Sincerely, Radames (Matos)
January 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Titi Carmelita
Lisa Lucena
January 23, 2012
La Doña de Vineland as some people knew her, will be sadly missed but never forgotten. I will hold fond, cherished memories of your mother (my aunt) and our family gatherings close to my heart. May she rest in peace in the kingdom of heaven. I pray for God's guidance in providing you all with peace during this difficult time. Love you - Alicia, Nancy, Katy, Junior and Nelson.
Margaret Custodio
January 23, 2012
As I write these words the pain I feel in my heart can only be something close to what you feel in the lost of your beloved Mother. I will miss the actractive woman with a spunky personlaity and smiling face and defintely home cooked meals that she would prepare the day of Accion Social Puertorriquena,Inc. meetings. Growing up, I saw the hard work and time she dedicated to her family and community. I admired and respected her for the social/civic endeavors and fighting for the rights of others
Carmen was my Mother's Friend since 1952 upon establishing their homes in Vineland, NJ and later became "Comadres". They shared much.
On behalf of my mother Matilde Custodio, Sister Bruni, Brother Henry, our children Lisa and Alan, Jasmine and Shane, Nadia and Alex, Adam and Michael we send our condolences to the Ocasio Family.
Gloryvie Reyes
January 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Debra Casazza
January 23, 2012
Nelson, Sue and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, may you always hold special memories close to your heart. Debbie Casazza and Family
Betty Rodriguez
January 23, 2012
Katy and Nelson, words are never enough, but always know that now you have two angels always looking over you and your family. My deepest sympathies and prayers to your family during this journey in life that everyone has to take. Just know now that she is with the Lord and your father.
Alex Galzerano
January 23, 2012
My condolences
Lillian Martinez
January 23, 2012
Katy,Alice,Nancy,Nelson,and Jr.
My heart go out to all of you! The love of a mother is special and she was special to me also! As month go buy, remember that you all will be in my heart and prayers!
Love Lillian Martinez-Cordero and family.
Denise Ciulla
January 23, 2012
Nancy and Nelson - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Miriam & Fred Claudio
January 23, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shannon Beltran
January 23, 2012
Nelson and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Ricky and Shannon Beltran
Jose & Lallie Alvarez
January 23, 2012
Carmen que tu alma descanse en paz! Carmen siempre te recordamos al igual que a Elviro por toda la ayuda que le distes a los comerciantes hispanos cuando ellos mas necesitaban.
Carmen, Death is not the end. Death is really the biginnng --- another step forward in Heavently father's plan for his chldren . Someday, like everyone else your physical body will die. But your spirit does not die, it goes to the spitit world , where will continue to learn and progress and may be with loved ones who have passed on.
Death is a necessary step in your progression, just as your birth was. Sometime after yor death, your spirit and your body will be re-united ---never to be separated again. This is called resurrection, and it as made possible by the death an Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
My deeply condolences to all Elviro and carmen's children,Grand children and in fact to the rest of their family.
May God have Mercy on your soul!
Jose & allie Avarez
January 23, 2012
Nancy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tom and Jill Van Noord.
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