Juanita Astacio

July 4, 1930 - January 31, 2018

Juanita Astacio, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Sixto Gonzalez and Arcadia Ramos in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Juanita worked at Pembroke Coat Factory in EHC making military coats until they closed. She then went on to work at Trump Plaza as a security officer until her retirement. Juanita was an avid Phillies fan. She loved to watch game shows, her favorite being Family Feud with Steve Harvey. In her final days, nothing brought her more joy and happiness than spending time with her great granddaughter and princess of 7 months, Giavanna. Juanita is survived by her husband, Eloy of Mullica Twp.; her children, John Lleras (Glicevel) of Kissimmee, FL, Julia Lleras (Charlie) of Egg Harbor City, Jose A. Lleras (Ramona) of Tampa, FL, Luz N. Lleras of Bronx, NY, Juana Thompson of Northfield, Jose A. Lleras of Mullica Twp., Olga E. Lleras of Galloway., Gladys Lleras of Hammonton, James Astacio (Doris) of Mullica Twp., and Linda Newman (Bruce) of Coral Springs, Fl; 19 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and her brother, German Gonzalez of Cayey, PR. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 4th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM with a service at 5:00 PM at Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave., Egg Harbor City, 609-965-0357. For condolences or directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.