Maria Tavares Obituary
In loving memory of Maria Tavares (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), who departed this world on September 28, 2024 at the age of 81. Maria leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Maria is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Maria's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her husband Silvino; and her children, Cristina Tavares Schulingkamp (Joseph W. Schulingkamp, Sr.) and Pete Tavares. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Joey, Maria and Andrew Schulingkamp; and her pet Lucky.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to: Brandywine Valley SPCA (https://bvspca.org); Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (Philly PAWS, https://phillypaws.org) or the Women's Animal Center (https://womensanimalcenter.org).
