Lorain, Ohio
Jun 10, 1928 – Dec 31, 2014
LORAIN - Margarita (née Alvarado) Aponte, age 86, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.
She was born June 10, 1928, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain from Cayey, Puerto Rico, in 1949. Margarita worked six years as a seamstress for Weitz Clothing Company, Lorain, and Joseph and Feiss in Cleveland.
Margarita was a founding member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, where she participated in the Cursillo Movement and the Altar and Rosary Society. She and her husband were involved in Sacred Heart's first Financial Committee, which raised funds for the construction of the new chapel. Margarita was accomplished in fine needle stitchery. Her greatest pleasure in life came from providing for her family.
She will be deeply missed by her sons, Alberto Aponte of Lorain and Harold Aponte of Clearwater, Florida; daughter, Zulma (Edward) Shimkus of Long Valley, New Jersey; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brothers; Antonio Alvarado of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and Angel Luis Alvarado of Lorain. Margarita was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Margarita was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Adalberto Aponte, in 2012; her parents, Bernardo and Evangelia (née Colon) Alvarado; brother, Algio Alvarado; and a sister, Rosa Maria Alvarado.
Her family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, Ohio.
Friends may also call Monday, from 8:30 until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Chapel, 3401 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. William A. Thaden will be the celebrant. The burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Her family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Chapel Memorial Fund, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055.
For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)
January 04, 2016
Mrrcy Santos
December 31, 2015 | Lorain
My comfort at letting you go the night you went to heaven was that you'd be with Papi in the presence of God. Even so, I think of you often and miss you both. I cherish the thought that the day will come when we'll meet again.
Zulma
Margarita Aponte
December 31, 2015 | Lorain, OH
Mis condolencias para los familiares de Margarita; y que el espiritu de Jehova Dios y su hijo Jesucristo les de el consuelo y la paz que necesitan mediante el consuelo de las escrituras. Hechos 24:15
G M
January 24, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
Our condolences to the Aponte family.
Joe Otero
January 09, 2015 | Atlanta, GA
Dear Zulma, my condolences on the loss of your mother, who was just the epitome of all the brave women from Puerto Rico, who came to Lorain and made it our new home. May she rest in Peace - Tita Marquez
Alicia Marquez
January 08, 2015 | New Fairfield, CT
from alejo morales family so sorry for your loss
carmen morales carlson
January 05, 2015 | Wakeman, OH
Margarita was an integral part of Sacred Heart Chapel. I am sure that the same way she touched the lives of those in our Parish she touched those around her and in her family. We would like to extend our condolences to her family and let them know that we are hurting as we have also lost a member of our family. She will be deeply missed. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.
Funeral Ministry Sacred Heart
January 05, 2015 | Lorain, OH
My deepest and most sincere Condolences to the Aponte Family.. My prayers are with you all.. Your Mom is now an Angel in Heaven .. Until we see her again!! May she RIP...
Mary Lou Andujar-Hough
January 05, 2015 | Lorain, OH