Celia Vlahogiannis Romero Carrasquillo, 82, passed away peacefully December 16, 2023 in Cape Coral, Florida where she resided a short time with her dear friend, Luzmelia Rivadeniera. Celia, affectionately called “Conga,” was born in Vieques, Puerto Rico on March 5, 1941 to Domingo Romero and Carmen Carrasquillo, now deceased.
Despite Celia’s humble beginnings, her accomplishments exceeded expectations. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Puerto Rico, a Master’s degree in education from Jersey City University and traveled to many parts of the world. Her passion was helping people. She helped neighbors and strangers. She made her home available to anyone who needed a place to stay or eat and commonly offered rides to strangers. Her career choices reflected her caring nature; first as a Social Worker in Jersey City and later in life as a teacher in Jersey City, Hoboken, New Brunswick, NJ and Vieques where she officially retired. She loved animals as much as she loved people and was a life-long advocate and contributor for animal rescue. Celia’s generous and jovial nature was felt by everyone who knew her. She was happiest living with her dogs in the house at the ‘top of the hill’ in Villa Borinquén, Vieques.
Celia is survived by two loving children, Vasilia Penna of Piscataway, NJ, and George Vlahogiannis of Rutherford, NJ; seven siblings: Carmen Dumas, Tomas Romero, Cesar Romero, Betsy Abbey, Francisco Romero, Domingo Romero Jr., and Richard Romero; as well as seven grandchildren: Theodore Vlahogiannis, Aram Vlahogiannis, Abraham Vlahogiannis, Irene Vlahogiannis, Nikolas Penna, Alfonso Penna, and Jacob Dumas.
Celia was preceded in death by her beloved Husband, Nikolaos Vlahogiannis in 1990.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Details to be announced via www.MullinsMemorial.com.
Memorial contributions in memory of Celia Romero Vlahogiannis Carrasquillo are suggested to the Vieques Humane Society via https://viequeshumanesociety.org/.
Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
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