Maria T. Rolon's Obituary
Maria T. Rolon, 86, passed away October 11, 2015. She was born December 30, 1928 in Culebra, Puerto Rico to the late Esteban and Ana (Carreras) Rivera. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Luisto; granddaughter, Erica and several siblings.
Maria came to Tampa in 1995 from New York City. She was a seamstress and cosmetologist; and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a member of The Crossing Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Emil Rolon of Lakeland and Joseph Medina and his wife Gladys of Tampa; daughter, Marta Medina and her husband Antonio of Puerto Rico; brothers, Fransico Rivera of New York City and Jorge Rivera of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Joel, Loretta, Nelson, Antonio Jr., Angelo and Millie; and great grandchildren, William and Lorianne.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Funeral will begin at 1:00 pm followed by entombment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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