Obituary of Thelma I. Antonio

Our mother Thelma, age 89, of Brooklyn, New York, was called home on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.  She was born on August 11, 1928 in New York City, New York. Our beloved mother leaves behind, her cherished three daughters, Monica, Sylvia and Linda Antonio; a granddaughter Selina Figueroa and her husband Michael Salvatore Figueroa; a great grandson Salvatore Antonio Figueroa; and her nephew Kenneth Lake, Jr., who she loved as a son.  She was the loving daughter of the late Edward and Ruby Lake; and the caring sister of the late Kenneth Lake Sr., the late Sylvia Lake and the late Christopher Lake.

Our mother will be inurned at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

“Donations in Lieu of Flowers” Mom retired from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  She held a special place in her heart for Danny Thomas’ children.  As a family, we would like to request in lieu of flowers, dedicating a donation to memorialize her online.  You may do so by following this link and checking the box, Dedicate my donation:

Memorialize Thelma Antonio - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

We are thankful and blessed for the outpouring of love and prayers you all have showered on us - Thank You.

"Love is not diminished by death nor distance." – Author Unknown