Lucia Ramirez

Lucia Ramirez, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 5, 2007 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Jose and Monserate Benitez.

Lucia is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Martin Ramirez of Bethlehem.

She was an employee of the Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn, NY.

Lucia was a very devout member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Bethlehem



She is survived by her husband, Martin; daughter Elizabeth Ramirez-Sanfeliz, wife of Michael; two grandchildren, Alexander and Samantha as well as three brothers and four sisters.

She was preceded in death by one brother.

Lucia will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her God and was very giving throughout her life.

SERVICES

A visitation will be held on Thursday March 8, 2007 from 6-9 PM at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem and again on Friday March 9, 2007 from 8:30-10:30 in the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday March 9, 2007 at 11 AM in St. Anne's Catholic Church 450 Washington Ave. Bethlehem

Burial will be held at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Cure Autism Now, PO Box 45721 Philadelphia, PA 19149 www.cureautismnow.org in honor of Lucia?s grandson Alexander