Ofelia Artiles, 94, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Ofelia was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1967. She worked for many years as a Housekeeper at St. Clare’s Hospital in Manhattan, New York until she retired. Ofelia loved listening to music, traveling, eating Cuban food and spending time with her family. Ofelia was a funny, generous and kind person who did anything she could for her loved ones. She is survived by her daughter Nancy, her two grandchildren Manny and Jessica, and her three great-grandchildren Kaylin, Justin and Dylan. Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe on Friday January 11th at 9:30am. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.