Marisol Irizarry Ayala

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marisol Irizarry Ayala. Her memory will live on through her husband Carlos, beloved daughters and son, Katarina, Natalia and Alejandro, father, Anastacio and mother, Isabel, her sister Lorraine, and brother Rolando. She will also be remembered by her extended family and special friends that were a part of her journey.

How do you describe someone as beautiful as Marisol? Marisol could light up a room with her beautiful eyes and glamorous smile. Marisol’s love for others was like no other. Her love for her husband and children were unmatched. Marisol was such a wonderful wife and mother. Her family meant everything to her. She always put her family first. She met the love of her life Carlos at Rutgers University and had a magnificent marriage that lasted over 23 years. She lived for her children, she pushed them to follow their dreams and live life to the fullest. She was always their biggest cheerleader. Marisol was extremely close with her parents and siblings. She loved her parents so much and had a bond that could never be broken. As the middle child, she was the glue between her brother and sister. They had a relationship that was full of laughter and love. She was known for bringing people together and being the life of any gathering. Wherever she lived, her friends immediately became family as she always wanted you to feel loved. She laughed easily and always made sure you were welcomed, loved, and included.

Marisol had a love for life that could be seen through her photography and art. As a photographer, she had an amazing eye. She was able to capture moments through her images and convey stories through her art. It was always such a gift to have her capture you in a photo.

Her travels took her to many places internationally, but she especially enjoyed Italy, Croatia, Spain, Mexico, Jamaica, and her most favorite place to visit was her second home in Rincon, Puerto Rico. She always found a way to get friends and family to join her on her travels and experiences. Marisol always found a way to meet new people and connect her old friends with the new. It came so naturally to her. She always saw the good in others. She also made you want to be a better friend and person. She truly was an example of how God wanted us to love.

Marisol was deeply loved by all and will be missed tremendously.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marisol’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. https://pancan.org/

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on December 2, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 29 Golden Hill Rd. Danbury, CT. There will also be additional celebrations at a later date in Florida and Puerto Rico, to be shared once planning is finalized. Her final resting place will be in Rincon, Puerto Rico.