Obituary
Israel Marrero
May 20, 1956-Sep 17, 2019
Israel Marrero, 63, was granted his angel wings on September 17, 2019 in Orlando, Florida surrounded by his wife and children, as his precious soul was ushered through the portals of heaven to await the reunion of those left behind. Israel was born in the Bronx, NY to Antonio Marrero and Candida Rodriguez on May 20, 1956. He married the love of his life Maria Teresa Marrero on May 13, 1988.
Israel attended school in the Bronx. He moved his family to Orlando, Florida on July 6, 1996 and began a job at Clegg & Son Custom Sets and Props. He loved building sets and worked on several construction sites as a manager.
Israel was spiritually grounded, loved his God and can be heard praying at any time during the day. His favorite words were, “GIVE GOD A CHANCE…”. He loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. Israel was all about family and was very involved with his children. He loved the beach, enjoyed bowling, watching TV, and playing with his dog, Mission. Israel was a beautiful man inside out with an infectious smile and his kind, compassionate spirit. Israel understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Candida Rodriguez Torres; brother, Antonio Marrero; sister, Gloria Marrero-Velilla; and his sister, Rose Marie Marrero.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Maria Teresa Marrero; his children, Diana, Marc, Carina, Desiree, Israel Elias, Talisa Ryela; Grandchildren, Anthony Batista, Ariana Batista, Aleixs, Leila, Desi; father, Antonio Marrero; Siblings; Mario Marrero (Ruth), Candida-Marrero Knorr (George), Angela Marrero, Luzdivina Marrero, Debbie, iris, William, Joseph, Lydia, Richard, Rosita and Elizabeth; sister-in law, Maria D. Cruz; brother in law, Pastor Higinio “Nino” Velilla, Sr; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
I want to give a sincere thanks to those who participated in Israel’s Memorial on September 21st, 2019. Thanks to everyone for the flowers and all the shared memories about Israel. He was loved and will be missed by many. Israel’s wishes was to be cremated.
His Loving Wife & Children
There was so much left to say.......
I don’t think about you
because......you live in my mind.
Love you, your wife Maria Marrero
You Will Live
As Long As I Live
You Will Be Remembered
As Long As I Live
You Will Be Loved.
I heard someone whisper your
name, when I turned around to
see who it was. I found myself alone. Then I knew, it was my heart missing you.
Love you, wife Maria Marrero
Happy Fathers Day in Heaven.
Love you you for ever, your wife and children.
The kids and I got together on Father’s Day and had lunch at cheddars. We all miss you so, so much and still become so emotionally overwhelmed missing you. We know you are with Jesus, he needed an angel. Please watch over us, and Anthony and Arianna. We love you, your wife, Maria T Marrero
Today your little one got her first SUV. You probably already know this, I believe you were watching from above making sure everything went well. I was very proud of her today and I know you are too. We did good raising her, we all love and miss you so much. I become so overwhelmed with these emotions that I don’t know what to do. I know GOD is looking out for us and you. Your wife, Maria T Marrero
Happy Birthday in Heaven Pop.
Happy Birthday in heaven. The kids and I celebrated your birthday today. Everyone involved played a part to make it all come together. Anthony and Arianna also came. Izzy and Anthony did the grill. Izzy did the prayer before we ate. Desi, Talisa, Alana, Gabe and Izzy all bought something to eat. Israel we love and miss you so much. We are all still working through the loss. The pain becomes overwhelming at times, but we have to keep fighting to move forward. You are forever in our heart. Love you, your wife Maria
Mother Day lunch at Fleming’s with our kids and Marshall. As usual, Jason was our waiter.
First Mother’s Day without you hasn’t been easy. Kids took me to Flemings for lunch, Jason waited on us. We all miss you so much. It’s still so hard to accept that you are gone, but deep down inside I know you are in a better place and are pain free. We are all holding our own and supporting each. Sometimes I don’t know what to say or think. I get this overwhelming feeling then I break down and cry. This feeling surfaces at anytime of the day. Anyway we love you and miss you till it hurts at times. Love you your wife, Maria T
I often speak your name
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame Your memory is my keepsake
With which I’ll never part
God has you in his keeping
I have you in my heart
Your wife, Maria T
Talisa and dad
Dad with Desiree ad Izzy
Diana and dad
Me and you. Love you always
Your wife, Maria T
Today is 6 months you been gone, GOD needed an angel. I did not have a good day at work, I spent the day missing you, and that is probably how I will spend tomorrow and the day after that...Grief is the last act of love we give to those we loved. Where there is see grief. There was great love.
Your wife Maria T
Diana and I had a birthday party for Talisa, but I am sure you already know because your spirit was there with us. Jeannette did a great job with the decorations. All the kids, grandkids, Bibi and friends were there. A light from our family is gone, a voice we loved is gone which never can be filled. God has left us some wonderful memories to help us through or tears. Love you forever your wife, Maria T
Started going back to church. The guys in the front row miss you. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You are always in my thoughts, for as long as there is a memory, you will live in my heart for forever. I love you, always will. Your wife, Maria T
I could not bring myself to do anything on Valentines Day. You are my angel up in heaven and I wanted you to know, that I would give anything if I can hold your hand, I would hold you so tightly and never let you go. My angel up in heaven for now we are apart, you’ll always live inside of me deep within my heart. I know you are watching over all of us pop. You would be so proud of Diana, Talisa, Desi, and Izzy. Until we meet again. I love you, your wife Maria
I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with you and then I realized...You spent the rest of your life with me. I smile because I know you loved me till the day you went away, and will keep loving me till the day we are together again.
There are two moments that I will never forget, The moment we met and the moment of your last breath. Pop I still cry everyday, missing you. Love you. Your wife, Maria
My day seem so long, been having bad days, I have things to do but can't get around to doing them. When I am asked how I'm doing, I say "pretty good" or just "fine". But the truth is, healing from your death will take me a lifetime. The day I met you I found my missing piece. Love you forever. Your wife, Maria
Missing you so much. Some days and nights are so long. My job is going good, boss and co workers are very understanding. I started my grieving, counseling on Jan 13.
Some days I wake up and don't know how to start the day, I walk around feeling that life has no meaning, I keep hearing "It will get better." I guess part of living is feeling the bad stuff. I feel like I will bleed to death from the pain, then my thoughts turn to "there is no one to open the jars for me now". I am glad you are not in pain anymore, love you forever, your wife, Maria
May your soul rest in peace. ❤
They say our heart is the control center of our lives,
I know we are designed for impact to contribute or make a difference. I will make my heart a priority so I can grieve well and heal. I can't keep going like this. I have cried every day since you left, I know healing is a Journey not a destination. I just don't know where to start. You are everywhere in my life, l love you and miss you so much it hurts. Your wife, Maria
New Year's Eve
Happy New Year in heaven. I know you are proud of our son, Izzy. He stayed with me for 3 months. He spent all the holidays with me, Desi spent Christmas and Izzy and Diana call me everyday. If I could have a new year's wish, one that would come true, I'd wish that I could somehow, spend it there with you. Love you, your wife Maria
First Christmas without you. The photographs around me help to keep you close to me, although you are far away. Christmas time came, the hardest time of all for us to be apart. The children and grandchildren came, They kept your memory alive. Memories will bring me strength and love will see me through. Loving and missing you always,
Your wife, Maria