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Pilar del Carmen Navarro
Pilar del Carmen Navarro passed away in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
She was born on April 20, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, to Peter Navarro and Teresa Magrina Navarro. Pilar (affectionately known as "Pili") grew up in Brooklyn Heights and spent her childhood exploring New York with her little sister "Tessie" by her side.
Pilar graduated from New York University in 1967 and went on to obtain a Master of Science in Urban and Bilingual Education in 1974.
Pilar dedicated her 30-year career as a New York City teacher to building a better future for her students and her community. As a child of immigrants herself, Pilar taught in immigrant communities because she believed in the promise of an American education. She delighted in her role not only as a teacher, but as a mentor, advisor, and leader. She retired as Career Counselor at New York's Leadership Secondary High School.
In addition to her career as an educator, Pilar volunteered for the Junior League of Brooklyn for over 30 years, served on the League's Board of Directors, and was recognized as the League's Volunteer of the Year. Additionally, she was a member of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education.
Pilar lived her life in celebration. She was a lifelong learner, world traveler, and culinary enthusiast. She spoke four languages, traveled to 51 countries, and spent her early 20s living in Angola. Her ancestral home of Santander, Spain was her favorite place to spend her summers. She loved a fabulous party and laughed easily and often. She was always scheming up her next adventure and recruiting others to join her cause. Her fun-loving nature was complimented by her determination, independence, and courage. As she faced her final days, she exemplified these qualities along with her characteristic grace.
Pilar will always be remembered as someone who loved deeply and was deeply loved. She was a devoted sister, a proud Aunt and godmother, and a loyal friend. She lived a remarkably happy life and will be forever missed. She is survived by her niece, Alexandra Navarro Harper; her grandnephews, Thornton and Woods Harper; and a community of loving extended family and friends around the world.
A celebration of life service will be held in New York in 2024 to honor Pilar.
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Carole Valera
December 28, 2023
I'm shocked and stunned to hear that my dear friend Pilar is no longer with us! What a sad loss! She was my classmate at NYU in Madrid and New York. She was brilliant and vivacious, full of life! Rest in peace. Te echo de menos. Un fuerte abrazo
Carole Valera
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