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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Manuel S. Alvarez
Manuel S.
Alvarez
d. May 9, 2020
Princeton
Manuel S. Alvarez's Obituary
Manuel Silvestre Alvarez, 75, of Princeton , NJ, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2020. He was born to parents Marta Alvarez and Ruben Alvarez, on June 1, 1943 in Guatemala City, where he was raised along with his two younger Brother's, Ruben Alberto and Gilberto Antonio Alvarez.
Manuel graduated from high school and attended 2 years of college with focus on journalism. His dream was to become a firefighter.
In 1962 he met his wife Maria Luisa at a high school dance. They were married on May 9, 1968. Both then immigrated to New York City, where they both worked at factories in the Bronx.
On May 9,1969, they welcomed their oldest daughter Michelle. A year later they welcomed their late son Edward Giovanni and in 1974 their youngest, daughter Karla was born.
Manuel and his family eventually moved to Princeton,NJ where they raised their daughters. Manuel worked as a Grounds Keeper/ Custodian at Princeton Theological Seminary where he happily retired from after 25 years of service. Manuel was loved by all of the students and it was evident by the outpouring of love he received at his retirement celebration.
Manuel enjoyed traveling with his family. He enjoyed soccer, running, bike riding, gardening and one of his favorite places was the beach.
Manuel was a kind, loving, and compassionate man. He was a loving husband, a proud father and a doting grandfather to his only grandson Max.
Manuel is survived by his wife Maria Luisa Alvarez , his daughters Michelle Alvarez and Karla Pray, his grandson Max Pray and his son in law Marshall Pray.
The family has entrusted Kimble Funeral Home with the arrangements. Manuel's celebration of life, is scheduled for May 15, 2020 at One Hamilton Ave , Princeton NJ 08542.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epic School, a school for students with Autism, where his Grandson attends.
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