Obituary of Sylvia Quinones

June 15, 2023

Wife of Jorge Concepcion, and had a daughter Jessica Hernandez. Parents of Ramon Quinones and Benedicta Medina-Cruz Quinones. She was loved by many. The family’s bright star who loved her husband, daughter, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews and friends intensely. She is unforgettable in her love of the arts and theater, Frida Khalo, Botero, MacKenzie Childs, clowns, elephants, her love of crafting and decorating for the holidays. She was a true humanitarian in the way she gave of her time and energy to those in need. She served at soup kitchens, was an operator for the suicide hotline and volunteered at Wood Hull Hospital to hold and nurture abandoned babies with HIV/AIDs virus. She invested time in her grandchildren, friends, nieces and nephews, by taking them to Central Park, plays, and trips to PA to ride ATVs and take trips down the Delaware River. She loved to travel and live life to the fullest. She was a wine maker and was given an award for her label Sylvino Ala 26. She also made her famous jalapeño wine loved by many. She was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain. The best parties were in her small 2-bedroom apartment. She made the most beautiful holiday wreaths, Christmas trees that belonged on 5th Avenue. Lover of dance, Broadway shows and cultural events such as bomba y plena. As a mother she gave her all. She was devoted to seeing her daughter enjoy life. As a daughter she was committed to her mother, Benedicta, and took excellent care of her. As a friend, she was everyone’s best friend. To know her is to love her and to be inspired.

She will be greatly missed. However let her life inspire you. Until we meet again in heaven; Enjoy your life, help others in need, dance til you drop, and thank God for everything.

 

Funeral Services

Visitation

June 23, 2023

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Greenwich Village Funeral Home

199 Bleecker Street

New York, NY 10012

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Interment

The Evergreens Cemetery

1629 Bushwick Ave

Brooklyn, New York 11207

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