Gladys Medina
March 30, 1936 ~ June 11, 2025
Gladys Feliberti Medina passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2025.
Gladys was born on March 30, 1936 in Yauco, Puerto Rico to Angela Ramos. She, her mother and brothers moved from “la isla del encanto” to Brooklyn, NY where she graduated from Clara Barton High School, fully bilingual and ready for her new life in the Big Apple.
Gladys will always be remembered for her generous hospitality, humor and sassy spunk. Her home had an open door where you always found love, music, family, friends and her delicious, fresh, home cooked delicacies of every kind. Unexpected guests were always welcome and Gladys would whip up a delicious meal in record time. She had a heart of gold, sharing what she had with others. Everyone felt like family at Gladys and Tony’s.
Despite all of Gladys’ classic baby jokes, there was not a child she didn’t love and who didn’t love her back. Her love of children made her childlike, mischievous and funny. Her children, their friends, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren all looked forward to time with Gladys. She hosted many parties for her children and their friends, partly because she loved music and dancing but mostly because she wanted them all to have fun in a safe space.
Gladys is predeceased by her husband Jose Antonio Medina who she married in 1961. She is also predeceased by her eldest son, Felix (Papito). Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her three remaining children, Edwin (Tito), Ray Anthony and Valerie, and their spouses, Norma, Magda and Juan. She was the best “Wita” and “Mama” to eight grandchildren, Monica, Tiffany, Melissa, Jaselle, Eric, Aaron, Alexandra, and Jonathan, and four great grandchildren, Robert (Bo), Jeremy, Lucas, and Emilia.
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Nuestra querida Gladys Medina. Siempre recordaré, lo alegre, jovial y hospitalaria que era. Su alegría contagiaba todos. Hasta los jóvenes querían estar con ella. Vamos a extrañar todos esos gratos momentos que compartimos juntas. Nuestro consuelo en este momento se encuentra en esta promesa tan maravillosa: “No se asombren de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que están en las tumbas oirán su voz y saldrán…”(Juan 5:28,29)
Este es un texto bíblico que a Gladys le gustaba mucho y que solía compartir con otras personas cuando sabía que habían perdido un ser querido y que estaban sufriendo.
Hoy, este texto bíblico es un ancla para todos nosotros, porque también tenemos esa esperanza de que en un futuro muy cercano vamos a poderla recibir en la resurrección. Será un día maravilloso en que lloraremos, pero de alegría. Ya no habrán enfermedades ni problemas que nos angustien. Todo será cosa del pasado: Isaías 33:24 “ Y ningún habitante dirá: “Estoy enfermo”…”
Siempre vivirá en nuestros corazones, y por supuesto, en la memoria de Jehová hasta que llegue ese día de la resurrección.
Que Jehová le siga dando la fortaleza a su familia, para que puedan sobrellevar esta dolorosa situación. Los queremos mucho.
Apreciada Gladys: Siempre recordare tu sonrisa y tu cario. Hoy Descanzas en Paz al lado de Dios y estas en el cielo para siempre.
Valerie you have my deepest condolences! May this gift live on in memory of your dear mother.
Our family has lost a Matriarch, the eldest female Ramos Cousin, but Heaven has gained an Angel with the cutest dimples! A kind and gorgeous woman inside and out, Gladys leaves a beautiful legacy of unwavering love, kindness and grace. Until we meet again in God’s Heavenly Kingdom, may you rest in eternal peace.
My Love Always,
Terry Rodriguez (Ramos)
I love you so much. Cant wait to laugh it up with you again in paradise.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Nuestra querida Gladys, cuánto nos hizo reír con sus travesuras. Entre ellas: siempre me llamaba “Josa” (solo en juego) y le encantaba dejar marcado un beso 💋 en el cachete de los hermanos . Aun con su salud frágil, nos alegraba mucho cada vez que nos acompañaba en las reuniones.
Siempre repartiendo besos, preparando antojitos sabrosos y Con su puerta abierta para los hermanos y los amigos.
La extrañamos mucho, pero estoy segura que su Dios Jehová le cumplirá la promesa de restaurarla a vida y completa salud . Como dice Daniel 12:13 “En cuanto a ti, ….Descansarás, pero al fin de los días te levantarás para recibir tu parte” el premio de vida para siempre.
En ese día tendremos una gran fiesta de bienvenida.
Mientras tanto, que el Dios de todo consuelo, le dé paz a todos sus hijos y nietos.
2Cor1:3,4 “el Dios de todo consuelo. El nos consuela en todas nuestras pruebas”
With loving memories of “Gladys Medina”,
My condolences to you all in this moment of sorrow. Your mom was not only a family member but also a special friend. I will always remember the good times we spent together. God bless!
My titi was an honor to have known, she lived life with love, joy, kindness, compassion and most of all fun. She always had a smile on her face and a funny joke with it. Her hugs made you feel like nothing in the world mattered because she was there to lift you up. I loved her and keep her in my heart forever
Words will not wipe away your tears and hugs may not ease your pain but hold on to your memories forever they will remain with love Ramos Buono family
Beautiful photos of a beautiful life filled with so many memories we loved you Titi Gladys we will miss you and always remember the warmth and love you brought to all of our family.
May you rest in peace. Jeannie Matt Sophie
Gloria and Anna. xoxo
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.