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Fabiana Alicea

October 2, 1932 ~ April 15, 2019 (age 86) 86 Years Old
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Fabiana Alicea Obituary

Fabiana Alicea, 86, born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, daughter to the late Pedro Rodriguez and the late Cruz Zayas (Rodriguez), of Puerto Rico and formerly of Waltham, was called home to our Lord on Monday, April 15 at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Fabiana, or “Tabita” as she was lovingly known by her family and close friends, leaves behind her seven children Anna Garcia of Tampa, FL, Carmen Christmas of Tewksbury, Francisca Smith, Francisco and his wife Carmen Alicea, Jr. and Margarita and her husband Juan Saez of Marlborough, Reynaldo Alicea and Gloria Mehdizadek of Holbrook, and Gladys and her husband Gary McNamee of Hopkinton. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grand child. She leaves numerous family members in her beloved island of Puerto Rico and abroad.

“Tabita” migrated from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts in 1958 with her husband of 63 years, the late Deacon Francisco Alicea. They settled in Waltham and began their new journey. She worked tirelessly raising their seven children and she cooked meals, washed clothes and mended wounds for the numerous migrant workers who would eventually settle with their families in Waltham as well. She was a devout Catholic and shared her faith and love for God with her children. She would often be seen walking the 3-4 blocks from their home on Exchange Street over to St. Mary’s Parish making sure that her children would grow up strong in faith and family values. She was the ultimate caretaker who provided so much love. She is our cornerstone and we will miss her terribly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect Street, Marlborough on Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 250 High Street, Waltham. Calling hours will be held Monday, April 22 at the Collins Funeral Home (www.CollinsFuneral.com), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough from  4:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, the best way to honor her memory would be to make a donation to: The Restoration Fund, Immaculate Conception Church. Her beloved Church of 22 years suffered a terrible loss due to fire back in January and her last wish would be to help rebuild in some small way. Your contribution will help to make her wish, and her late husband’s, that more memorable.

When making your donation please mention IC Restoration Fund, Immaculate Conception Church, and mail to 17 Washington Court, Marlborough, MA 01752. In the Memo section please add “In Loving Memory of Fabiana Alicea.” Thank you and God Bless!

 

Fabiana Alicea, 86 años, nacida en San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, hija del difunto Pedro Rodríguez y de la difunta Cruz Zayas (Rodríguez), de Puerto Rico y anteriormente de Waltham, fue llamada a la casa de nuestro Señor el lunes 15 de abril en el hospital de Marlborough. Rodeada de sus amados hijos y nietos.

 

Fabiana, o Tabita, como la conocían su familia y amigos cercanos, deja atrás a sus siete hijos Anna Garcia de Tampa, FL; Carmen Christmas de Tewksbury, MA; Francisca Smith, Francisco y Carmen Alicea, Jr.; Margarita y Juan Saez de Marlborough, MA; Reynaldo Alicea y Gloria Mehdizadek de Holbrook, MA; y Gladys y Gary McNamee de Hopkinton, MA. También le sobrevive 15 nietos, 32 bisnietos y 1 tatarabuelo. Deja a numerosos familiares en su querida isla de Puerto Rico y en el extranjero.

 

Tabita emigró de Puerto Rico a Massachusetts en 1959 con su esposo de 63 años, el difunto diácono Francisco Alicea. Se establecieron en Waltham, Massachusetts y comenzaron su nueva vida. Trabajó incansablemente criando a sus siete hijos y cocinó comidas, lavó ropa y curó heridas para los numerosos trabajadores migrantes que eventualmente se instalarían con sus familias en Waltham también. Ella era una católica devota y compartió su fe y amor por Dios con sus hijos. A menudo se la veía caminando las 3 o 4 cuadras de su casa en Exchange Street hasta la parroquia de St. Mary, asegurándose de que sus hijos crecerían fuertes en la fe y en los valores familiares. Ella fue la mejor cuidadora que proporcionó tanto amor. Ella es nuestra piedra angular y la extrañaremos terriblemente.

 

Se celebrará una misa de entierro cristiano en la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, 11 Prospect Street, Marlborough, el martes 23 de abril a las 10:00 am. El entierro seguirá en el Calvary Cemetery, 250 High Street, Waltham. El velorio de Fabiana Alicea se llevará a cabo el lunes 22 de abril en la funeraria Fitzgerald & Collins, 376 Lincoln Street, Marlborough, de 4:00 pm a 8:00 p.m. En lugar de flores, la mejor manera de honrar su memoria sería hacer una donación a: The Restoration Fund, Immaculate Conception Church. Su amada Iglesia de 22 años sufrió una terrible pérdida debido a un incendio en enero y su último deseo sería ayudar a reconstruir de alguna manera. Su contribución ayudará a hacer que su deseo, y su difunto esposo, sea más memorables.

 

Al hacer su donación, mencione IC Restoration Fund, Immaculate Conception Church, y envíela por correo a 17 Washington Court, Marlborough, MA 01752. En la sección de notas, agregue “En memoria de amor de Fabiana Alicea”. ¡Gracias y que Dios los bendiga!

 

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Services

Visitation
Monday
April 22, 2019

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Collins Funeral Home
378 Lincoln Street
Marlborough, MA 01752

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
April 23, 2019

10:00 AM
Immaculate Conception Church
11 Prospect Street
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752

Committal
Tuesday
April 23, 2019

12:00 PM
Calvary Cemetery
250 High Street
Waltham, MA

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