Zunilda Antonia Ramos

Treasured grandmother, mother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend Zunilda (“Zuni”) was born on April 26, 1938 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Ana Silvia Ramos and Jose “Papito” Lithgow. She was considered a sibling of Hector Rodriguez, her cousin, whom she always loved for his wicked sense of humor and beautiful light eyes–similar to her own. She lived through many historical and difficult life events in the Dominican Republic, but she was most unwavering and dedicated to her family, especially in raising her two grand-daughters in the Dominican Republic and caring for them into adulthood in New Jersey. She is survived by her loving and thankful daughter Altagracia, son-in-law Henry, loving son Chelo, the fruits of her labor & grand-daughters Nicole and Jenni, and her youngest grand-daughter Roschellys. Zuni was infamous for her sass and side-eye. But to her family, especially her grand-daughters, she will always be remembered as an unwavering rock, the most loving of abuelas, the funniest and the flirtiest. Later in life, she would always reminisce about her time raising her two granddaughters in the Dominican Republic for 12 years. Even as she forgot some things, she never forgot her memories of the 3 Musketeers: how she would rush to their school during recess to spend a few minutes with Jenni (whom she always tenderly called Mi Jenni) while Jenni got to delight in her pacifier behind a large tree in the school’s courtyard; how Nicole would often get stomach bugs as a child so she would make her the most delicious meal with potatoes and Dominican white cheese; how she would protect her two girls fiercely and would never go anywhere without her two girls, or as she would call them–”mis dos muchachas.” Zuni: thank you for caring for all of us so fiercely and unconditionally throughout your entire life. We are heartbroken at the thought of not being able to squeeze you or tickle you one more time, but are glad that you have joined “Dios, Jehová y Cristo” as you would pray to him every day. We will miss you so much but are relieved to know that you will be reunited with your beloved mother, Silvia, whom you loved and missed so much. We will think of you always. Your loving family ❣️

Amada abuela, madre, suegra, hermana, y amiga Zunilda ("Zuni") nació el 26 de Abril de 1938 en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, hija de Ana Silvia Ramos y Jose "Papito" Lithgow. Hermana de Héctor Rodríguez, su primo-hermano, a quien siempre quiso por su agudo sentido del humor y sus hermosos ojos claros, similares a los suyos. Vivió muchos eventos históricos y difíciles en la República Dominicana, pero siempre fue inquebrantable y dedicada a su familia, especialmente en la crianza de sus dos nietas en la República Dominicana y después cuidandolas en New Jersey hasta llegar a adultas. Le sobreviven su amada y agradecida hija Altagracia, yerno Henry, querido hijo Chelo, los frutos de su trabajo y sus nietas Nicole y Jenni, así como su nieta más joven, Roschellys. Zuni era conocida por su picardía y su mirada desafiante. Pero para su familia, especialmente para sus nietas, siempre será recordada como un sólido pilar, la más cariñosa de las abuelas, la más divertida y coqueta. Recientemente, siempre recordaba los años en que crió a sus dos nietas en la República Dominicana durante 12 años. Incluso cuando olvidaba algunas cosas, nunca olvidaba sus recuerdos de las Tres Mosqueteras: cómo ella corría a las escuela durante el recreo para pasar unos minutos con Jenni (a quien siempre llamaba cariñosamente "Mi Jenni") mientras Jenni disfrutaba de su chupete detrás de un gran árbol en el patio de la escuela. Cómo Nicole a menudo se enfermaba cuando era niña y ella le preparaba la comida más deliciosa con papas y queso blanco dominicano. Cómo protegía ferozmente a sus dos niñas y nunca iba a ningún lado sin ellas, o como solía llamarlas: "mis dos muchachas". Zuni: gracias por cuidarnos con tanto amor e incondicionalidad durante toda tu vida. Nos duele el corazón al pensar que no podremos abrazarte o hacerte cosquillas una vez más, pero nos reconforta saber que te has unido a "Dios, Jehová y Cristo", a quien le rezabas cada día. Te extrañaremos mucho, pero nos da tranquilidad saber que te reunirás con tu querida madre, Silvia, a quien tanto amaste y extrañaste. Siempre te recordaremos. Tu familia ❣️

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