Alva Marie Freitas Alvarez, 86, of Lakewood, NJ passed away on March 30, 2019. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada to the late Lorenzo and Marie (Liscombe) Alvarez. She was raised in the Dominican Republic by her loving grandmother, Mauricia Alvarez Perello.
From her start working at Saks Fifth Ave to translating for the NYC Health Department, Marie loved working with and for people. Her greatest joy was caring for her children and doing for others. This was evidenced by the great love and friendship others had for her.
Predeceased by her parents and her husband, Joao, she is survived by her son, John; daughter, Elizabeth; sisters, Kitten, Jeanette and Carolyn; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was much loved and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers you may make a contribution in Marie's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.