Flora Mary Vazquez, age 96, passed away peacefully February 19, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia coupled with congestive heart failure.
She was born September 23, 1928 in the Bronx to Ricardo and Dora Carazo. Flora exemplified what it was like to be a homemaker working tirelessly to maintain a home for her late husband, Abraham “ Freddy “ and their five children. As her children grew to be self sufficient she accepted a position within the NYC Board of Education as a lunch room attendant, where she worked for many years. In the early 80’s she relocated to Florida for six years before returning home to her beloved roots of the Bronx. Soon after her return home she was employed as a telephone operator for Swiss Bank Corporation.
All who loved her dearly will never forget her impeccable smile, quick wit and love for coffee and the New York Yankees.
She will be sorely missed by many especially her son(s) Bobby; and his daughter Destiny along with great granddaughter’s, Catalya “Cat” and Viviana; Vinny; and his two sons, John and Eric along with their mother and brother Doni and Davey; Johnny; and his wife, Hanna and their three children, Oliver, Annika and Erica. Along with her daughter(s) Virginia; her son, Anthony and daughter, Samantha as well as their father, Ernesto. Flora; and her four children , Mario, Chazz, Gianna and Madison.
Rest in peace Mama Flora.
Visiting will be Tuesday from 4-8pm at Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home, 726 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10am at Our Lady of Solace Church, 731 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx. Interment will be private.
