Obituary of Armando Alvarez

Armando Alvarez, age 82, born in Utuado, Puerto Rico passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2024, from an ongoing illness. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Armando was a career landscaper who prided himself on perfection and craftsmanship. He maintained the community where he lived in Tarklin-Acres, and the yards of many friends and family members. All who knew him admired his green thumb. He enjoyed watching his favorite sports teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers, cartoon shows, and playing the accordion and harmonica. Armando had a gentle heart full of grace, passion, and love. He was a man of faith and honor, and lived true to his motto, "Hay que vivir la vida siempre alegre" ("We must always live life happy").

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Sonia M. Alvarez, his parents Armando and Angelica Alvarez, and his siblings, Gilberto Lugo, Juan Lugo, Israel Lugo, and Silvia Lugo. He is survived by his children Madelyn Rodriguez and husband Edgardo, Armando Alvarez Jr. and wife Kimberleigh, Maria L. Rodriguez and husband Hector, and Cristobal Alvarez and wife Angie; nine grandchildren, Edgardo Rodriguez Jr., Michael Rodriguez, Hillary R. Rodriguez, Hannah R. Rodriguez, Alex Alvarez, Miguel Alvarez, Maria Alvarez, Ronald Alvarez and Sonia Alvarez, and seven great grandchildren, his companion Felicita Solis and her extended family.

Family and friends will be received from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Monay June 17, 2024 followed by a funeral service at 3:30pm at DeMarco – Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave. Vineland, NJ 08361. Final services will take place at Funeraria Hatillo Memorial in Puerto Rico.

The family would like to express their thanks for the love, condolences, and prayer received from those who knew and loved Armando as he rejoices with the Lord. He will be missed dearly.