Felicita Sanchez of Whiting Township, passed away on September 12th from Life to Eternity. She was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico on February 15, 1930. She and her husband of 67 years, Juan, moved to New Jersey in 1957 with their three children. She worked at the Washington Forge factory, until she retired to take care of her grandchildren. She was a congregant of Canaan Christian Church in Jackson, and its first convert. She enjoyed her family and socializing with numerous friends. Her kitchen was beloved, open at all hours and her food drew friends and family alike. She is survived by her husband Juan, her three children: Jose Sanchez and wife Robin, Anna Borrero and husband Sam, and Iris Poppe and her late husband Harry, and six grandchildren: Lisa Campagna and fiancé Chris, Michael Borrero and wife Ann, Harry Poppe and wife Heather, Yesenia Koppa and husband Brian, Jon Poppe and partner Joline Johnson, Jose W. Sanchez and wife Chrissy, and 14 great grandchildren: Antonio, Isaiah, Joshua, Noah, Dante, Isabella, Dominic, Sarah, Jacob, Leah, Caleb, Mia, Arik, Taylor and many more that considered her grandma too.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Viewing
10-11 a.m.
Canaan Christian Church
88 Frank Applegate Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527
Funeral Service
11 a.m.
Canaan Christian Church
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
169 W. Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728
Reception
Celebration of her well lived life at approximately 2 pm at Canaan Christian Church.
As I sit here thinking about what to say, I look back to those years that you lived with us just downstairs. I had the ability to come down whenever I wanted hugs and kisses and your great food. The summer breaks that you watched us and lunch was mashed potatoes with bacon and eggs while we sat and watched the Price is Right. And when it was 1:00 on the dot it was time for All My Children soap opera. The many times you protected me from getting in trouble with my Dad and coming to my rescue countless of times. The time you broke my window with your hand because you tripped over my barbies. When my parents came home that night you never told them what happened to protect me.
So, many times you spent worrying about me being away at college, living on my own and traveling the world. Things that you never got to do. I know the reason that I could do those things was because of the woman you helped shape me into. A woman of faith, integrity, humility and a little bit of sass. Those prayers over me will be missed but I know you watch over me from heaven and one day we will be together celebrating the Lord together. Besos
Grandma took my entire family in like her own... the sweetest heart anyone could have. She gave me my first coffee, I learned to drink it the Puerto Rican way, Light and SWEEET! Who could forget her fried chicken? A recipe no one could duplicate.... thank you for these memories.
I had a vivid dream the other night of her. I could remember during the days she would take care of me. I would watch Cartoons on TV but when it came time for the novelas, move over because cartoon time finished!
I also remember how Grandma and Grandpa would come over our house in Howell after church some days. Mom would make her coffee and serve some food/snacks. If Mom would want us to take some pictures Grandma would be sure to have Mom comb her hair. :)
Grandma, I love you... I will miss you! Please watch over all of us, and never stop taking care of us. I know you and Dad will reunite and you will create new memories in heaven.
Paco and I met you in 1984 and immediately gravitated towards you. Thank you for loving us like your own. It was a pleasure to call you Grandma. You were a true blessing to our family and will forever hold a VERY special place in my heart. I will cherish all the memories we created together. You will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten. You will always be my sweet grandma.
