Carmen Lydia Sanchez, 99, Will Be Dearly Missed
Our beloved and precious mother Carmen Lydia Sanchez (nee Rodriguez), surrounded by her children, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the age of 99.
She was born on May 9, 1923 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Cecilia (nee Medina) Rodriguez and Ramon Rodriguez.
Mami’ lived in Bremerton, Washington, Pasadena, California, and started her family in New York City where she had many fond memories. She eventually followed her brother to Lorain where she made her home for the next 53 years and the last four years in Avon.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, years ago, she volunteered in the kitchen and at the churches’ rectory. The most important things in her life were her faith in God and her children and grandchildren, whom she adored.
She is survived by her son Jose R. (Lisa) Sanchez, daughters Lynn P. Sanchez and Bridget M. (John) Maldonado, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ramon Antonio Rodriguez, and newborn granddaughter Brittany Nicole Kusznir.
We thank God for the gift of a long life, but our hearts ache as she will be dearly missed.
Her family will receive friends, Tuesday July 12, 2022 at Richard Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Visiting hours will continue at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain at 8:30 a.m. July 13, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
For expressions of sympathy and further information please see, Reidyfuneral.com.