"MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY . MAY THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF MOURING THE GOD JEHOVAH KNOWS HOW DIFFICULT IT IS AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU IN HIS ARMS"
In loving memory of
Teresita P. Ramos
February 6, 1947 - February 18, 2021
Teresita P. Ramos (age 74), known as "Tessie" or "Teri" by those who loved her and knew her well, passed away on February 18, 2021, after a valiant battle with COVID-19 and its complications. She is predeceased by her parents, Gil and Maria Ramos, her beloved husband, Dr. Jose Castillo, and her siblings, Jose P. Ramos, Ronnie P. Ramos, and Carolina R. Deang.
Gifted with a generous spirit and a willingness to embrace the woes of the world and offer hope, Teresita answered the special calling when she became a nurse. She worked in a Chicago nursing home for two years, then moved to New York, where she worked at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan for 37 years. She eventually moved to New Jersey but continued her work at St. Luke's, doing the long commute by taking an early morning bus from Mt. Laurel. She retired in 2010 to be with her husband and take care of him as he fought cancer.
Teresita was a pillar of strength, a calming, quiet presence and someone who readily offered words of encouragement and support. Even towards the end, as she struggled to breathe, her concerns were the well-being of others. She was thoughtful and charitable to a fault and reveled in assisting family members. She was fun loving and enjoyed spending time with family. Before the COVID-19 pandemic started, she had plans to travel, looking towards Costa Rica as her next adventure.
Teresita is survived by her siblings, Sister Maria Guadalupe P. Ramos, Romulo Fidel P. Ramos, Romulo Gregorio P. Ramos, Carmelita R. Yoder, and Renato P. Ramos. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members.
Services are private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in Teresita's name to the American Cancer Society, 2310 Route 34, Suite 1D, Manasquan, NJ 08736.
Tributes
"You were an earth angel to all of us and we thank God we enjoyed your company and presence for awhile. We knew You were looking for retirement and could not wait to see you?re new abode but God had better plans for you and surely you have met all the love ones there. You?re in glory happily. You?ll always be in our hearts and minds forever. ??????"