Dr. Tomas Elpidio Aponte Espinal's Obituary
Dr. Tomas Elpidio Aponte Espinal, age 85, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully in his sleep to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on March 7, 1929 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, son of the late Elpidio Aponte and Marta Sofia Espinal.
Dr. Aponte Espinal was a faithful, loving and peaceful man who lived a righteous life. He was always committed to his adored late wife, Ligia de Aponte, his children and his work as a Dentist. He was a very humble person who will leave behind a legacy of exemplary life.
Dr. Aponte Espinal was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and a dear friend who will be remembered for his kindness and generous heart. He will be forever loved by his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Lourdes Aponte, his son, Dr. Jose Aponte, three grandchildren, Laureen, Daniel and Maria Elena, his two brothers, Francisco Aponte and Jose Gabriel Aponte and three sisters: Mary Bertrand, Altagracia Russo and Elena Aponte.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 1:00 PM, at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where friends may call beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Aponte Espinal's memory to St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign Dr. Aponte Espinal's guestbook located on this site.
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