Obituary of Maria Elaine Zapatero

Maria Zapatero died tragically on March 30, 2010 as a result of a traffic accident in Summerfield, Florida. Maria was born in Victoria de las Tunas, Cuba and persevered through communist rule in Cuba until immigrating to America in hopes of a better life and education for her children. The Zapatero's settled in Freeport, NY in 1966 and soon became a proud citizen of the United States. She was a tireless fund raiser for a cause and people she believed in. She was a caring and involved parent who sacrificed to educate her children. She became a successful entrepreneur and owner of three businesses on Main Street in Freeport. Maria is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dagoberto; sons Jose Miguel of Lexington, VA; Dagoberto and his wife Leslie of Virginia Beach; grandchildren Caroline and Zachary Dag. A service will be held at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Monday, April 5th, at 11am. In lieu of flowers send donations to the Miguel and Carolina Hernandez Scholarship Fund at the North Carolina Dental Foundation http://www.dent.unc.edu/foundation/ways.htm