Carlina Torres

July 20, 1932 - July 20, 2018

Carlina Torres, 86 of Hamilton has been accepted into God's loving embrace on Friday, July 20, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her wonderful family. Mrs. Torres was passionate about helping others, reaching out to neighbors, being involved in her community, she loved cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. Carlina is predeceased by her parents; Carlos and Maria (Plaza) Cruz, husband, Ramon Torres and several siblings. Left to cherish her beautiful memory are her loving children, Aida Montalvo (Jose), Lourdes Martinez, Josefina Martinez (David), Minerva Martinez (Jose), Delia Martinez (Rafy), Gerry Martinez (Ann Marie), and Carlos Torres (Clair), several grandchildren and great grandchildren, many, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives will miss her deeply. The family would like to express a special thanks to Holy Redeemer Hospice. Your guidance and support was greatly appreciated. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 7:00pm at the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home, 990 South Broad Street (Rte 206), Trenton, NJ 08611 (parking facility and handicap access located directly behind the funeral home). Visiting hours will be held from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home Wednesday evening. Interment: Utuado, Puerto Rico. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to be made in her honor to any of the organizations to follow: Catholic Charities online at https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/donate/ or The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen at: PO Box 872, Trenton NJ 08605, or the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 149 North Warren Street, Trenton NJ 08608. Arrangements under the auspices of David C. Chiacchio and the dedicated staff of the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home.