Rochelle Garcia

She had recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary at Ann’s Choice. Shelly was born on October 21, 1940, in Philadelphia PA, to parents, Michael and Bessie. She graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1958. Shelly went on to establish a career as an Administrative Secretary, working for many years at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital until her retirement.

Shelly was active in the Ann’s Choice Benevolent Care Fund and loved baking for their fundraisers, noted for her carrot cakes and chocolate chip cakes. She was also a long-time volunteer at Holy Redeemer Hospital. During her time spent at Ann’s Choice, she enjoyed socializing, particularly playing games such as Mahjong with friends and Scrabble with family. She also loved preparing and sharing meals with friends and family, attending educational and cultural events hosted by Ann’s Choice, going to theatre and classical music concerts, essentially celebrating life.

She was an avid reader. Her favorite authors were Nicholas Sparks and James A. Mitchener. Her artistry expressed itself in her crocheting and knitting. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her husband, including a trip to Alaska, visiting family in Arizona and California, and a Caribbean Cruise.

Shelly was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Robert “Bob” Garcia.

Shelly is survived by her beloved sons, Gabriel, and his wife, Lana, and Michael, and his wife, Cathleen and their children Ronan and Liam.

A Chapel Service for Rochelle will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Lamb Funeral Home Inc., 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006. Please, enter the Lamb Funeral Home entrance at the top of the hill on Byberry Road. Do not enter using cemetery entrances. Following the chapel service will be a graveside service at 12:00 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 3573 Pine Road, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania which is adjoined with the Funeral Home location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rochelle's name to the Ann's Choice Benevolent Fund.