Margarita Figueroa Cheveres, 94, passed away May 25, 2020. She was born in Puerto Rico, one of seven children to the late Jose and Gregoria Figueroa. Married at the age of 16, she was a young widow at 24, when she moved to New York City with her two young children.
Margarita has enjoyed crocheting and sewing her entire life. She was a skilled seamstress, creating unique bridal gowns. She was last employed at Bill Levkoff Salon as a Bridal Dress Sample Creator. Upon her retirement in 1987 her employer gave her the sewing machine that she had used. Her family; children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, were her pride and joy and her church was her biggest passion.
Margarita was preceded in death by her husband, Carmelo Rivera Dones, son Carmelo Rivera, grandson Anthony Russo, parents and six siblings. She is survived by daughter, Jenny Siegal (Jack), daughter in law Margie Rivera, granddaughter, Diane Russo (Octavio), great grandson David Flecha (Dyana), and great granddaughter Jennifer Montoya.