Carmen was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on February 23, 1933. She graduated from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, Puerto Rico and worked in civil service for many years before marrying and raising her family.
She was married to Joseph Peter Shorten on December 15, 1962; they were married for 56 loving years, traveled with the Air Force before settling in Winter Park, Florida, where they retired.
She was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, was a devout catholic and had a passion for her family, cooking and traveling.
Carmen was survived by her husband, Joseph Peter Shorten, daughter, Rosemarie “Peachie” Ann Shorten and son, Joseph “Joey” Peter Shorten, Jr. Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Pedro Juan Zamora and Carmen Ana Marchese Zamora, brother, Dr. Pedro Enrique Zamora and son, Paul Edward Shorten.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in her name to St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church’s Food Pantry, where Carmen volunteered.
The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M on Monday November 4, 2019 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 5300 Old Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Florida 32792.
