Felix Alberto Taveras

Felix Alberto Taveras of Bergenfield was 67 years old when he passed away suddenly Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Felix was born in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic to Francisca Ortega “Milagros” and Felix Antonio Taveras. In the early 1980s he immigrated to the United States, settling in Brooklyn, New York.

His love for fishing and talent of cooking would later lead him to open, “Felix Langosta Restaurant” along with his beloved wife in Washington Heights. Felix was very proud of his Dominican heritage, always paying homage and participating in the annual Dominican Day Parade in New York City. He had worked very hard to establish a school for the Arts and Culture in his hometown of San Francisco de Macoris, “Plaza de La Cultura.” The impact he continues to have for his hometown will be felt for years to come and his kids plan to continue his legacy.

Felix is survived by his beloved wife Glenys, his loving children Glenis, Charlen, Felix Jr., and Felisha. Felix was a devoted husband, exemplary father, loving brother and unconditional friend. He had a great ability to make others smile and his sense of humor will be missed. Your legacy and your memory will never die. You were and always will be, “Espectacular.” You will live on forever. 

Friends and relatives are invited to attend visiting hours at the Boulevard Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1151 River Road, New Milford, NJ on Saturday, August 3rd from 4 pm to 8 pm. Monday, August 5th at 10 am a prayer service will be offered in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes, NJ. 

Félix Alberto Taveras de Bergenfield tenía 67 años cuando falleció inesperadamente el Jueves 18 de Julio de 2024 en Santiago, República Dominicana. Félix nació en San Francisco de Macorís, República Dominicana, hijo de Francisca Ortega “Milagros” y Félix Antonio Taveras. En los 1980s emigró a los Estados Unidos para Brooklyn, Nueva York.

Su amor por pescar y su talento para la cocina lo llevarían más tarde a abrir el “Restaurante Félix Langosta” junto con su amada esposa en Washington Heights. Félix estaba muy orgulloso de ser Dominicano, siempre rindiendo homenaje y participando en el Desfile Anual del Día Dominicano en la ciudad de Nueva York. Había trabajado muy duro para establecer una escuela de Artes y Cultura en su ciudad natal de San Francisco de Macorís, la “Plaza de La Cultura”. El impacto que sigue teniendo en su ciudad natal se sentirá en los años a venir y sus hijos planean continuar con su legado.

Dejas atras a su amada esposa, Glenys y tus amorosos hijos: Glenis, Charlen, Felix Jr., y Felisha quienes te acompañaron en tu caminar. Tu legado y tu recuerdo nunca morirán. Fuiste y serás siempre "Espectacular" Félix fue un esposo devoto, padre ejemplar, hermano cariñoso y amigo incondicional. Tenía una gran capacidad para hacer sonreír a los demás y extrañaremos su sentido del humor vivirás por siempre. 

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