Iraida Lespier

October 11, 1930 - February 5, 2016

Iraida Lespier, 85, a Lee County, Florida resident since 1988, formerly of Hopelawn, New Jersey, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born October 11, 1930 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Rafael and Magnolia Serra, now deceased.

Iraida was of the Catholic faith. She was a seamstress in the garment industry of NYC basically until retirement in 1988. Clients included high end department stores such as Macy’s, Sax 5th Avenue and Gimbels. A creative artist in her field, she designed, created and produced her own wedding gown. Having 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandson, she was a loving, nurturing grandmother who always put her own needs aside for the sake of all her loved ones, especially her grandchildren. Her love was immense and unconditional always.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Yvette Lespier of Cape Coral; five loving siblings, Mary Pellerito of Cape Coral, Enrique Serra of Phoenix, AZ, Manny Serra (Peggy) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Rose Corey (Robert) of Sandy Hook, VA, and Priscilla Serra (Tom) of Cape Coral; three grandchildren, Cassandra “Sandy” Blanchard of Cape Coral, David Portilla also of Cape Coral, and Adam Portilla of Wantage, NJ; ten great grandchildren, Kaylee, Dyllon, Katlyn, Karissa, Kirsten, Keyra, Nicholas, Jacob, Alexander, and Matthew; great great grandson, Ayden; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Iraida was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lespier; a son, Larry Lespier; sister, Aida Lucas; as well as a brother, Jimmy Serra.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33916 with interment to follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33907. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2016 also at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33916.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Iraida Lespier are suggested to either Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or to Alzheimer’s Research Fund, 34 Washington St., Ste 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ft. Myers, is entrusted with final care.

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