DOVER - Evelyn Figueroa, of Hampstead Md., formerly of Dover, Del., passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the University Of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Figueroa was born on Nov. 6, 1929 in New York City to the late Leocadio Cardona and Melania Rosario Cardona. Evelyn loved her years as a military wife, embracing the international travel while raising her family. Faith in God and love of her family was the foundation for creating a warm, happy home full of beautiful memories and "great food" for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Evelyn enjoyed her fifteen years as a receptionist for the law offices of Parkowski, Noble and Swayze. After her retirement in 2005, she and husband Ralph, continued to travel the world visiting over 20 countries. During her years in Dover, Evelyn was an active member of Holy Cross Parish, and enjoyed singing in the choir. She also served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Foster Care Review Board. Evelyn will be remembered by her beautiful smile and loving spirit towards everyone who knew her. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Angel Figueroa; and her son, Ralph A. Figueroa, Jr. "Grandma Figgy" is survived by daughters, Dee Little (Chuck), Yvonne Frankis (Bill), and Michelle Loewer (Michael); daughter-in-law, Donna Figueroa; grandchildren, Joseph Thompson, Alexis Kenny (Chris), Leah Fyock (Dean), Ian Thompson (Michelle), Ralph Figueroa, Ashley Figueroa, Domenica Figueroa, Mitchell Taylor, Peyton Loewer, Tim and Ryan Loewer; and great-grandchildren, Alexia, Ralphy, Mason, Lachlan, Graybill, and Kennedy Angel. Visitation will be held between 10:30 a.m. to noon. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 631 S. State St., Dover, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at noon. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 78851, Phoenix, AZ 85062 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guest book signed at torbertfuneral.com