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Justin Alvarez Obituary
On Thursday, March 22, 2012, this earth lost a warrior. Justin Shane Alvarez, 11, battled the cancer that invaded his little body like a true warrior. He didn't complain or wince with pain, but he praised God and spoke his truth through his entire journey. His mommy and daddy were by his side when he left to be with the Lord.
He was born on Jan. 21, 2001, to loving parents, Jeff and Kerry Alvarez and big brother, Jeffrey Ryan Alvarez. Justin was a fifth-grade student at Bishop Schad Regional School in Vineland.
He was loved by many and he loved as well, for that we are all grateful! We are so blessed to have known this special little guy. Although he will truly be missed here on earth, he is in a place where he can sing out loud, smile, run and praise the Lord.
Justin had an unwavering love for the Lord and His word. Justin loved his family and his favorite place in the whole world to be is home. Justin loved to sing and those who had seen and heard him know he was not shy. His favorite little dachshund, Oscar, was always at his side. When Justin did something, anything he put his mind to, he gave it 110%! Justin had many collections, the latest being over 70 Ugly Dolls. When someone dared challenge him at arm wrestling or a board game Justin was usually the winner!
May he shine down on us as we miss him and grieve our great loss.
Justin is survived by his mommy and daddy, Kerry (Landicini) Alvarez and Jeffrey Alvarez; his big brother, Jeffrey Ryan Alvarez; his paternal grandparents, (Mama) Carmen Alvarez and (Papa) Modesto "Chito" Alvarez; great-grandmother, Emily Vasquez; his maternal grandparents, (Mommom) Patricia Costa-Lake and step-grandfather (Poppop) Dr. Bill Lake; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and lots of friends.
Justin touched the lives of so many people as he was a true warrior in the flesh and of God. He spoke the truth and believed with his heart and soul every word of the Holy Bible. Some of Justin's favorite sayings to his family and friends were "by His stripes we are healed" and "count it all joy." What an inspiration, wise beyond his years, Justin Shane Alvarez is and will always be our special hero.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday at Chestnut Assembly of God Church, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Burial will be private. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland; and again from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the church.
The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Justin Alvarez Trust Fund, 1404 Nelson Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360. Please visit www.dlfuneral.com to send the family condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin Alvarez
anonymous
February 6, 2024
justin was on my bus when i attended bishop shad i was in 1st grade and i always had a curious mind and would look at him in his wandering eyes and think about what he was thinking about little did i know he would soon have to face a battle with cancer he was funny and uplifting and he had a bright soul i´m now 19 years old and still think about him and he will never be forgotten r.i.p
miguel Torres
March 28, 2012
Justin answered a greater calling. Though he loved his family, he chose to be with Jesus for eternity. Until I see you again my friend. Mike Torres
Carin Hendrix
March 28, 2012
didn't get the honor & priviledge of really getting to know Justin but went to gradeschool with his mom, kerry. Their family has had a testimony of perserverance & endurance that we should all glean from.. Will miss his encouraging posts on facebook that pushed me to continue to put my faith & trust in God.
Susan Stiles
March 28, 2012
My Heart and Prayers go out to you and your family. The brave a courageous battle that Justin fought was true inspiration to all...He has been a true inspiration to many....My thoughts are with you today.
Myriam Berrios
March 27, 2012
R.I.P. Justin. Heaven awaits you. Prayers to the Alvarez family.
Anthony Lopez
March 27, 2012
I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son but when I read this in the paper it struck home to me.The Lord placed on my heart to share with you. Many people ask why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God allow this to happen?
Enrique & Bonnie Rivera
March 27, 2012
Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the Alvarez Family, May our Lord and Savior give you comfort in your time of Sorrow.
Rest in Peace, Precious Child of God.
Ben Ocasio Jr.
March 27, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Alvarez family in the loss of Justin. I remember him as a preschool student at Tiny Tots. May his faith be an inspiration to all. God bless
Brenda Kelley
March 27, 2012
I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son but when I read this in the paper it struck home to me. The Lord placed on my heart to share with you. Many people ask why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God allow this to happen? When my mom lost her first born she asked these questions. Her preacher told her that the Lord only wants Beautiful Flowers in his Garden. Your son is one of many Beautiful Flowers in our Awesome God's house. The Lord does not want weeds in his garden no more than we like weeds growing in our flower beds. Bad people are like weeds. May the Lord comfort and keep you in his care and remember all the wonderful moments that you had with your precious son who was a true gift from God. This little boy of yours I know has touched so many lives. I know he touched mine. A stranger who never even had the opportunity to speak to him. Praise our Awesome God!!
lisa miles
March 27, 2012
Justin, you touched so many lives. You will forever be in our hearts. You are a true inspirations and our hero. RIP lil man. May you shine down upon us and show us everyday how precious life is. We will always love you and forever remember you.
Regina Farside
March 26, 2012
R.I.P little guy!
March 26, 2012
No parent should ever have to face the death of a child. My
prayers go out to you. May he rest in peace:(
Dan Widing
March 26, 2012
Rest now little man. Your suffering on earth has come to an end. Parardise awaits.
Mike Weed
March 26, 2012
Young man, you have been an inspiration to us all. We will certainly miss you. Rest in Peace
Jose Alvarez
March 26, 2012
To the little Angel May God Rest your Soul in Peace. Death is not not the end---It is another step forward in heavently father's plan for his children. Someday like everyone else, your body will die, but your spirit does not die, it goes to the spirit world, where you will learn and progress and may be with the loved one who passed on.
Death it is a necessary step in your progression just as your birth was. Sometime after your death, your spirit and your body will re-united ---never to be separated again. This is call resurrection and it was made possible by the by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Jose Alvarez, (Woodbury N.J.)
STEPHANIE GONZALEZ
March 26, 2012
MAY U REST IN PARADISE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. U R A TRUE HERO AND WARRIOR IN THE EYES OF THOSE WHO KNOW U. I WON'T SPEAK OF U IN PAST TENSE CAUSE U R STILL HERE WITH US. U DIDN'T GO VERY FAR U R ON VACATION WAITING FOR US TO JOIN U. U R AN ANGEL IN MANY FORMS AND NOW U HAVE R WINGS TO SHOW FOR IT. THANK U JUSTIN FOR SHOWNIG OTHERS THE WAY TO JESUS. GOD BLESS U JEFF AND KERRY FOR THE EARTH ANGEL THAT U SHARED WITH THE WORLD. I LOVE U BOTH AND MAY HEAVEN SMILE DOWNUPON U AND MAY GOD KEEP U IN HIS LOVING GRACE DURING U R HOUR OF NEED.
March 26, 2012
God Bless the family of little Justin.
March 26, 2012
Kerry & Jeff. My prayers are with you. You both made one incredible young man, one super strong young man. On Eagle's wings, Justin really does shine like the sun. God be with you always. RIP Justin you are one amazing, faithful strong warrior of God.
DELFIN CUEVAS,JR
March 26, 2012
JUSTIN, YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. WE LOST AN ANGEL ON THIS EARTH BUT HEAVEN GAINED AN AWESOME ANGEL IN YOU.
JUNIOR..
Joann Vazquez
March 26, 2012
R.I.P. Justin! Heaven now has a beautiful Angel watching over your family. God Bless!
Sandra Cruz
March 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family in this time of need
- Edwin & Sandra Cruz
Rob & Lil Serrano
March 26, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Alvarez family. We have followed the courageous journey of Justin and the family & community as a whole. Thank you Lord, for sharing this life with us even for a brief moment. The legacy he has left with us will be our strength to carry on.
michael straus
March 26, 2012
R.I.P. MAY GOD BLESS HIM
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