NORMA NIEVES

Norma Nieves long time resident of West Haverstraw entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82. Norma was born July 10, 1928 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Leocadia Ramirez. Norma worked until her retirement for the New York City School District. Norma is survived by her loving children Denise and her husband Michael Mitchell of Yonkers, Annette and her husband Joe Ortiz of West Haverstraw. She is also survived by her grandson Joseph Ortiz and her brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. She is predeceased by her husband Augustine in 2000 and her son Augustine in 1984. Family and friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home in GARNEVILLE. Norma's mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10am at St. Peter's Church in Haverstraw. Her burial will follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to United Hospice of Rockland, 50 Stokum Rd New City NY 10956. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME 71 North Central Highway Garnerville, New York 845-429-6665