Estrellita R. Bugay
Estrellita R. Bugay
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Estrellita (lovingly known as Lita, Mom, Lola, and Leetz!) was born on March 8, 1942 in Samal, Bataan, Philippines. She began her career as a teacher in the Philippines before marrying and bravely moving to the United States with their infant daughter to achieve their American Dream.
Lita was known for her bright personality, her love of gardening, and the beautiful flower arrangements she joyfully shared with everyone - family, friends and neighbors alike.
Lita is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leonito
daughters: Helga, Michelle and Allison
grandchildren: Leo, Ava, Ella and Zoe
and siblings: Ofelia, Dario, Henry and Bayani.
She is preceded in death by her brother Eddie, and her bestie Geraldine who she now joins to tsismis in heaven for eternity.
Viewing: Friday, August 8
2:00pm to 4:00pm & 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home - New Hyde Park
125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Funeral Mass: Saturday, August 9 at 10:30 am
Shrine Church of Saint Gerard Majella
188-16 91st Ave, Hollis, NY 11423
Burial will follow at Mount St. Mary Cemetery
172-00 Booth Memorial Ave, Flushing, NY 11365
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to one of the organizations listed below that are dedicated to advancing research on LATE (Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy).
University of Kentucky (Top contributor in LATE research)
Donation link: https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa/make-gift
University of Pennsylvania – Penn Memory Center
Donation link: https://pennmemorycenter.org/gifts/donate/
125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
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