New Bedford - Antonia Sanchez, age 86, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on May 3, 2018 of natural causes. She was born on March 15, 1932 in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Antonia was the daughter of the late Maria Luisa Vaszquez and Luis Sanchez.
She is survived by her brothers, Sammi Sanchez Vasquez, George Sanchez Vasquez, Carlos Sanchez Vasquez and Luis Sanchez Vasquez; sisters, Ada Sanchez Vasquez, Lourdes Sanchez Vasquez and Emma Sanchez Vasquez. She was also the sister of the late Lydia Sanchez Vasquez, Joe Sanchez Vasquez and Aida Sanchez Vasquez.
Antonia is also survived by her children Milton Perez, Nelson Gonzalez, Evelyn Gonzalez Sanchez, Gabriel Gonzalez Yvette Gonzalez, Marilyn DeJesus Gonzalez, Rolando Gonzalez, Nancy Gonzalez, Jaclyn Gonzalez Sanchez, Danny Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez, Sally Gonzalez, and Jimmie Cigara. She was also the mother of her late son, Edwin Gonzalez, who left us too soon in the last year.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Lizette Stephanie Gonzalez, whom she had raised as her own daughter.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Gabriel Jr., Bernie Noel, Johnny, Melanie, Gabriel Jimmy, Jessica, Julenne, Yanira, Jacqueline, Rolando Vito, Tony, Michael, Delmary, Erica, Danny, Christine, Michelle, Cindy, Jeremy, Angelina, Mario, Melissa, Elizabeth, Anthony, Cory, Anthony G., Chloe Luna, Anthony, David, Sabrina, David, Jackie, Yamaris, Yessenia, Jacob and Jeremy R. She was also the grandmother of her late granddaughter, Melissa Yoli Gonzalez.
Antonia had so many great-grandchildren who loved her so much and she loved them so much as well.
Antonia, was a devoted mother and caregiver. She was a strong woman that fought hard in her life for all her kids and for herself, of course. She never gave up on anyone and she accepted everyone for who they were. She had a heart of gold and she kept her family together and alive. She gave us hope and the strength to carry on. No matter what happened, her door was always open. She loved her family a lot. Growing up, family gatherings were always at Antonia’s house including every holiday.
There was always music, food, dancing, smiles and laughter, which was everything she loved to see and it kept her going. Family was all she ever needed and wanted. Every holiday with Antonia and family was beautifully spent and always cherished. Grandma was the best cook in the family. She was an amazing person inside and out. All the Bingo nights playing pool in the basement and watching her dance with her kids were precious moments.
She lived such a long and beautiful life with many loved ones by her side. One thing for sure is that she loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. Even though this is a hard time for all of us today, let us carry her in our heart until we meet again.
God gave us a beautiful soul to cherish and now her time is up. God has called his angel home. We love you and will miss you.
Antonia Sanchez also known as Mami and Abuela, may she rest in Paradise.
Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Her funeral will be held Thursday morning, May 10,2018 beginning at 9:30 A.M. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Guadalupe at St James Church at 10: 30 AM. Burial will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.