Irizarry, Maria del Carmen (Mary), 54, of New York, but for the past 10 plus years from Tampa, FL, passed away on August 1, 2020.

Maria was a beloved Mother, daughter, sister, wife , grandmother and a friend , who in return loved her family dearly. Family was always Maria's priority, giving selflessly of her time and energy.She loved listening to music, cooking, hosting, sharing anything and everything that she had. She had that special way to touch you dearly and make you believe everything will be ok.

Though her ups and downs in life, she always saw the bright side of things and would put it aside to smile, hug and kiss you no matter who you were.

Maria worked housekeeping for over 20 years.

She was preceded by so many loved ones who were gone too soon and loved ones who will hold her by hand and walk her thru the gates of Heaven.

She survived by her loving daughter Henessy Rose Irizarry and son Jaime Benavides, her siblings David, Belen, Zoraida, Rosa and their spouses, her partner through thick and thin Artemio de Leon and with the unconditional love of her loving mother Maria Ester Morales and what gave her most joy in life her grandchildren Michelle, Jay Jay and DJ.