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Obituary for Ana Hilda Serrano
Ana Hilda was born January 9, 1933 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. She graduated from Catholic High School, and received her Associates Degree at Colegio la Milagrosa, and worked as a school secretary. She was raised by her loving aunt and uncle and lived with her cousins. She later connected with her mother, siblings and her nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much.
Hilda met and later married her beloved Raul Serrano on July 3, 1959 in Puerto Rico. She relocated with her growing family to the Bronx, New York in 1968. She closely guarded and watched over her children as she raised them in the heart of the South Bronx during turbulent and financially difficult times. She made certain her children did not go without, even if it meant she and Raul went with less. She instilled in them hard work, education and compassion and made certain her children understood that being a good person in life was a virtue.
Ana Hilda Serrano de Garcia was an extraordinary woman. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, confidant and partner in crime! She was full of life and loved to be out and about. It didn’t matter where we went – on a vacation, to the mall or supermarket - it was always an outing!
Hilda was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family. She always put others first. She gave what she had, even when it was not a lot because she understood the importance of giving to others – and she wouldn’t take “no” for an answer! But Hilda was happiest when she was with her family. She lived for her family. She couldn’t do enough for them. It didn’t matter what it was. And though sometimes she complained about dishes in the sink or clothes in the hamper, she helped to clean up anyway. And if you tried to stop her she would literally push you aside!! And she was ALWAYS right! She always knew what was best. She didn’t care how old her kids were – she saw them as her babies and she would tell them what to do and they HAD to listen!
Hilda was fiercely protective of her children and grandchildren. She understood the true meaning of family. She was always there for her children during good times and in times of need; she always made sure her children came first. Hilda always kept her children close to her heart (<3), and reinforced the importance of a close knit family. She would always remind her children to stay in touch with each other and to stay close because God and family were the most important things in life. She happily babysat her grandchildren (and tried to make them fat!) and spoiled them with love but always made sure they behaved, had good manners and made their beds!
She loved to sing in the church choir at St. Jerome Church in the Bronx where she and her family were parishioners. Even after her children were adults, every week she would ask if they attended church as she understood the importance of God and faith.
Ana Hilda Garcia de Serrano passed away at Westchester Medical Center on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Westchester, New York. She was 84 years old. She is survived by her four loving children, Eliette, Jose, Arlyn and Madeline and her six beautiful grandchildren, Amanda, Victor, Steven, Natalie, Ariana and Madison.
Everyone who knew her loved her because of her passion for life, love of family, incredible personality, sense of humor and her compassion. She made you laugh whether she intended it or not, and she cared deeply for the people she loved. She touched everyone’s heart and will be missed by all who knew her but her family knows that she is at peace in heaven alongside her beloved husband and siblings. In this world we cannot choose our parents but we were blessed with the best mother we could ever have and we thank God every day for choosing her for us! She will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts.
And like Hilda used to say - “No dejes para manana lo que se puede hacer hoy” y “acuerdate de meter la pipa!!”.
Rest in Peace Hilda!
Hilda met and later married her beloved Raul Serrano on July 3, 1959 in Puerto Rico. She relocated with her growing family to the Bronx, New York in 1968. She closely guarded and watched over her children as she raised them in the heart of the South Bronx during turbulent and financially difficult times. She made certain her children did not go without, even if it meant she and Raul went with less. She instilled in them hard work, education and compassion and made certain her children understood that being a good person in life was a virtue.
Ana Hilda Serrano de Garcia was an extraordinary woman. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, confidant and partner in crime! She was full of life and loved to be out and about. It didn’t matter where we went – on a vacation, to the mall or supermarket - it was always an outing!
Hilda was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family. She always put others first. She gave what she had, even when it was not a lot because she understood the importance of giving to others – and she wouldn’t take “no” for an answer! But Hilda was happiest when she was with her family. She lived for her family. She couldn’t do enough for them. It didn’t matter what it was. And though sometimes she complained about dishes in the sink or clothes in the hamper, she helped to clean up anyway. And if you tried to stop her she would literally push you aside!! And she was ALWAYS right! She always knew what was best. She didn’t care how old her kids were – she saw them as her babies and she would tell them what to do and they HAD to listen!
Hilda was fiercely protective of her children and grandchildren. She understood the true meaning of family. She was always there for her children during good times and in times of need; she always made sure her children came first. Hilda always kept her children close to her heart (<3), and reinforced the importance of a close knit family. She would always remind her children to stay in touch with each other and to stay close because God and family were the most important things in life. She happily babysat her grandchildren (and tried to make them fat!) and spoiled them with love but always made sure they behaved, had good manners and made their beds!
She loved to sing in the church choir at St. Jerome Church in the Bronx where she and her family were parishioners. Even after her children were adults, every week she would ask if they attended church as she understood the importance of God and faith.
Ana Hilda Garcia de Serrano passed away at Westchester Medical Center on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Westchester, New York. She was 84 years old. She is survived by her four loving children, Eliette, Jose, Arlyn and Madeline and her six beautiful grandchildren, Amanda, Victor, Steven, Natalie, Ariana and Madison.
Everyone who knew her loved her because of her passion for life, love of family, incredible personality, sense of humor and her compassion. She made you laugh whether she intended it or not, and she cared deeply for the people she loved. She touched everyone’s heart and will be missed by all who knew her but her family knows that she is at peace in heaven alongside her beloved husband and siblings. In this world we cannot choose our parents but we were blessed with the best mother we could ever have and we thank God every day for choosing her for us! She will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts.
And like Hilda used to say - “No dejes para manana lo que se puede hacer hoy” y “acuerdate de meter la pipa!!”.
Rest in Peace Hilda!
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