Maria Luisa Carrasquillo, lovingly referred to as “Tita”, was a caring daughter, mother, sister, wife, aunt, grandmother and friend. Tita was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico on January 30, 1943 and was the eldest daughter of Gregoria and Leopoldo Martinez.She met and married the love of her life, Enrique Carrasquillo, and together with their four children Sara, Luis Alberto, Rolando, and Marisol, moved to Rochester, New York in 1968. There, they welcomed a new baby, Evelyn. Tita was known for her style and loved finding beautiful shoes. We loved her laugh, wit, and quick sarcasm. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her Bacalaitos and Sopa de Bollitas.Tita cherished her role as a wife and mother and found great joy in tending to her garden. Every year she carefully harvested her beans. Throughout her life, Tita found her strength in her faith and it was her guide until the end.
She is survived by her children: Sara, Luis Alberto (Julissa), Rolando, Marisol (Andrew), Evelyn (Jose) and Durdane. Grandchildren: Cebrahil (Jessica), Zeynep (Calvin), Enrique, and Jon Lukas. Siblings: Luis Angel (Carmen), Cruz Maria (Joe), Maria Virginia (pre-deceased by Guadelupe), Ismael (Gracie), Elias (Nilsa), Elisa, Blanca Iris, Olga (pre-deceased by Pedro), Rafael, Gladys (Eleuterio), Nelida (Oscar), and Hector (Myriam).
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Celebration of her life will be from 10:00am – 1:00pm followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery.
“Alzaré mis ojos á los montes, De donde vendrá mi socorro.Mi socorro viene de Yahweh, Que hizo los cielos y la tierra.”Salmos 121: 1-2
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So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Thank you Christine… You are very sweet and kind. Love you always.