Obituary of Teresa Aguirre

Please copy and paste this link into your browser to watch the funeral services via live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgwvMZ85c0A On February 14, 2022, Teresa Aguirre died in her private residence after battling Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 82 years old. Teresa Aguirre is survived by her children, Manuel Rodriguez & Yesenia Elsa Aguirre of New York; Sibling Angelita Cruz of Long Island, NY; Grandchildren, Jennifer Rodriguez, James Scholz, Sierra Costa Soto, Marissa Gruver, Marilyn Alicia Franklin, Valerie Michelle Rodriguez, Lora Rodriguez, 8 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews . She was preceded in death by her siblings Vicente Orellana and Carmen Powers. Teresa Aguirre was born on October 16, 1939 in Salinas, Puerto Rico. She went to school through middle school and was sent to New York at the age of 15 to work. She went on to work in Manhattan as well as attended Trade school to learn embroidery and upholstery. Teresa Aguirre was an exemplary employee and retired from Honeywell after 24 years at the age of 65. Teresa Aguirre and William Rodriguez birthed their first son Manuel Rodriguez in 1963. In 1970 she met Jesus Ramon Aguirre and married in 1971. In 1972, they welcomed the birth of their daughter Yesenia Elsa Aguirre. Teresa Aguirre was a devoted mother, dedicated her life to raising her children and became a prominent influence to her grandchildren. Teresa Aguirre is known to be a servant leader. She was generous in her love towards others, no matter the walk of life they had, she was generous in her giving and generous with her heart. She loved spending time with family, cooking, telling jokes and traveling. One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 23. “23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.[a]3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord forever.” A memorial service for Teresa Aguirre is scheduled for Friday, February 25, 2022 at 9:30am at Christian Cultural Center, 12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. It will be immediately followed by a graveside burial ceremony at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Flowers and condolences can be sent to 15 Atlas Court, Huntington, NY 11743.