Besaida Torres, age 94 of Elizabeth, NJ passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Besaida was born on Oct. 22nd, 1925 in Trujillo Alto, P.R. She was one of 9 siblings. After marrying in Puerto Rico she immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. She was a talented seamstress for many years and then took time off to raise her 3 children. Besaida returned to work at age 57 and actually retired at age 84 where she was employed as an inventory specialist at Shopper's World in downtown Elizabeth. She later enjoyed visits to the senior center and cherished time spent with family.
Those who knew and loved her would describe her as resilient and feisty with a deep abiding faith in her Lord, Jesus. Besaida passed away peacefully in the home she loved and resided in for nearly 70 years. Her family and friends will miss her dearly and carry her in their hearts always.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to her 4 angels who provided private care to Besaida in her final years. Remi, Maria, Isabel and Yudi, we could not have made all of this possible without your tender mercies and loving care. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Center of Hope at home hospice care for your incredible support and guidance.
Besaida is survived by son; Angel R. Torres and wife Donna M., daughters; Elizabeth Lunde and husband William of Old Lyme, CT., Myrta Dasilva, Son-in Law, David Katz, Daughter-in Law Linda Dasilva, grandchildren; Samantha L. Torres and Fiance David Lubinsky, Christopher R. Torres, Christine Blumenthal and husband Brian of Haddam, CT., Anthony Dasilva, Scott Lunde of Houston, Texas, Great-granddaughters; Michelle Dasilva, Abigail Dasilva, Julia Dasilva, Great-grandsons; Anthony Dasilva IV, Grant and Gavin Blumenthal, Nieces; Carmen Lydia Stage, Ruth Nilda Miller.
A Visitation for Besaida will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East St. George Avenue Linden, NJ 07036. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM at St. Gertrude Cemetery, 53 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.krowickifuneralhome.com for the Torres family.
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