Carlos Burgos
- Feb 1, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 2, 2025
1946 - 2025
OBITUARY
Carlos Burgos passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 31st, 2025, at 11:56 am at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother, and friend during his remarkable 78 years.
Carlos was born on July 3rd, 1946, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to Ines Flecha and Justo Burgos. As the oldest sibling, he grew up with 11 sisters and 2 brothers. At the age of 14, he began working as a mechanic in Puerto Rico, becoming a father when his firstborn, Mayra Burgos, arrived. Carlos later moved to New York to start a new life. He learned the value of hard work and took on any job available to him, including working as a cutter for a seamstress, a food delivery truck driver, and a housekeeper at LIJ for over 20 years until he retired.
On July 29th, 1965, he married his wife, Clara Burgos, and they remained inseparable for over 60 years. Together, they had two children, Charlie and Linnette. As the head of the household, Carlos worked diligently to provide for his family, ensuring they always had a roof over their heads and food on the table.
Throughout his life, Carlos lived in various parts of New York City before settling in a well-known home in Queens Village. Initially, he lived in Spanish Harlem, where he met Clara. After their marriage, the couple moved to Brooklyn, where Charlie was born. They later bought a house on the dead end of 221st Street as their family grew. Linnette gave birth to four children: Angelique Valle, Ivelisse Valle, Melissa Valle, and Gianna Aponte. Over time, two great-grandchildren, Annelise and Greyson, entered the world, becoming Carlos's pride and joy.
Carlos enjoyed playing music, dancing, making jokes, and playing dominos with his son and cherished cousins, who were like brothers to him. He also loved watching wrestling, baseball, and crime shows. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his family, helping to raise his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
As a strong patriarch, Carlos also served as a father figure to those who lacked one, guiding his grandchildren and, at times, his great-grandchildren to become strong, independent, and kind individuals. His kindness was unparalleled, exemplified by his willingness to give the shirt off his back to someone in need. He would selflessly share what little he had, even if it was just a few dollars.
Carlos embodied the spirit of a true miracle—a man who made everything possible, not just through his strong will, but through his selflessness for those he loved. Even in his final days, he wanted nothing more than for his family to prosper after he was gone. He will forever live in our hearts, and we will miss this beautiful human with all our might.
May he rest in peace and soar high in heaven.
Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, Ines Flecha and Justo Burgos; his brothers Wilfredo and Peri; and his grandson, Cano.
VISITATION
Monday, February 3
2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, February 4
9:45 AM
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
92-96 220th Street, Queens Village, NY
INTERMENT
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
Mi querido hermanito tu partida deja un gran vació en nuestros corazones, pero me consuela saber que ahora descansas en paz. Estoy muy contenta porque aceptaste al Señor como tu salvador antes de partir. Tu cuñado y yo te vamos a extrañar un montón. Extrañaremos esas llamadas que nos hacías todos los días, los momentos bonitos que pasamos juntos cuando vivíamos en Estados Unidos que siempre nos hacías reír con tus chistes. Todos esos recuerdos van a estar en nuestros corazones por siempre. Esto no es un adios hermanito de mi vida entera es hasta luego. Te amamos y te recordaremos por siempre tu hermana Nilda y tu cuñado Junior.
— Tu hermana Nilda y Cuñado Junior
I didn't get to personally know you as much as I would have liked to. But, through your family, I will still be able to do that. You were part of a dying breed of men who put their family first. You have my eternal respect. May you rest in peace.
Tio tu partida deja un gran vacio en nuestros corazones, pero me consuela saber que ahora descansas en paz. Gracias por cada momento compartido, por ser la persona que fuiste con la familia y brindarnos tanto amor por tus chistes, por tus bailes, por siempre ser esa compañia para Mami y Papi 🏼 Se que no pudiste dar ese viaje que tanto anelabas de visitarlos a PR pero ahora podras verlos desde el cielo 😭🙌🏼 Siempre viviras en nuestros recuerdos y en nuestros corazones. Descansa en paz. We will love you forever 🩹🕊️
Nuestros más sinceras condolencias de parte de la familia Aponte-Figueroa. Recordando siempre al abuelo Carlos por su carisma, su alegría y por el excelente ser humano que fue. Ahora le toca reunirse con su nieto Luis Angel y juntos velar por todos nosotros. Siempre será recordado Abuelo Carlos
Que descanse en paz abuelo Carlos, mis condolencias a toda la familia. Un fuerte abrazo,