Carlos Alvarez

Carlos emigró a los Estados Unidos a fines de la década de 1950 y conoció a su esposa, Elsa. Construyeron una vida plena y amorosa junto a sus dos hijos Carlos y Amalia en Washington Heights, NY.

Carlos estaba orgulloso de su carrera como mesero y luego como mesero de banquetes en el Sheraton de Nueva York, donde pasó más de tres décadas sirviendo a los huéspedes con orgullo y dedicación. Era conocido por su excepcional servicio al cliente y su actitud cálida y amistosa.

Carlos fue un esposo devoto de su amada esposa, Elsa Alvarez, con quien compartió 62 años de matrimonio. Fue un padre cariñoso para su hija, Amalia Horton, y un orgulloso abuelo para su nieta, Rebecca Horton, y su nieto político, Zack Perskin. También fue una figura paterna para su sobrino, José Márquez-León. Carlos tenía un gran corazón y también fue una figura paterna para Carol Cueba-Jones y llamó a su hija Darol su nieta. Juntos disfrutaron de muchas vacaciones en la playa. Carlos fue precedido en la muerte por su hijo, Carlos Manuel Alvarez.

Carlos fue el epítome de un caballero... siempre mostrando amabilidad e integridad. Dedicado a su trabajo ya su familia, verdadero ejemplo de vida bien vivida. Era una persona generosa que tocó la vida de todos los que conoció. Le encantaba contar historias, reír con sus amigos y familiares y disfrutar de una buena comida bien caliente. Su familia, amigos y todos los que lo conocieron lo extrañarán profundamente

Carlos Manuel Alvarez, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at NYU Langone Health, at the age of 89. He was born on October 28, 1933, in Havana, Cuba.

Carlos immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s and met his wife, Elsa. They built a full, loving life together with their two children Carlos and Amalia in Washington Heights, NY.

Carlos was proud of his career as a waiter and later as a banquet waiter at the New York Sheraton, where he spent over three decades serving guests with pride and dedication. He was known for his exceptional customer service and his warm, friendly demeanor.

Carlos was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Elsa Alvarez, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was a loving father to his daughter, Amalia Horton, and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Rebecca Horton, and grandson-in-law, Zack Perskin. He was also a father figure to his nephew, Jose Marquez-Leon. Carlos had a big heart and was also a father figure to Carol Cueba-Jones and called her daughter Darol his granddaughter. Together many beach vacations were enjoyed. Carlos was preceded in death by his son, Carlos Manuel Alvarez.

Carlos was the epitome of a gentleman…always showing kindness and integrity. He was dedicated to his work and his family, a true example of a life well lived. He was a generous person who touched the lives of everyone he met. He loved telling stories, laughing with his friends and family and enjoying good, piping hot food. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at NYU Langone Health for their loving, gentle care during Carlos's final days. Their thoughtfulness and support were greatly appreciated.

A funeral service will be held for Carlos on Saturday, May 6th, 2:00 – 6:00pm at Forest Park Funeral Home, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.