Irma Menendez was widowed at the young age of 31. When her husband died, the most important priority in her life was the well-being of her two children, Sonia and Rafael. She had many opportunities to marry again but refused because, as she has said many times, she had no idea if that stepfather would truly love her children.
At that time, she worked in a factory. She went to night school to learn clerical skills and obtained a position as head file clerk at Howard’s Saving’s Bank on Broad St. in Newark, New Jersey. There she remained for 25 years until her retirement.
By God’s amazing grace, she became a Christian in the year of 1980. After reading the Holy Bible she realized that she was a sinner and could only be saved by trusting in Christ alone and not by good works. She became an active member of Calvary Chapel, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and was always available to show God’s love to everyone she met. She loved cooking and sharing her delicious food with her neighbors at Schaefer Gardens in Union, New Jersey, where she resided.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonia Castro, and her precious grandchildren, Manuel Castro, Diana Castro, Daniel Castro, Ralph Menendez Jr., Naomi Menendez, and Isaiah Menendez.
Thank you, Mom, for all that you did for us.
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