Haydee Chizan Larrauri, 86 of Toms River, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Haydee was born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Cardenas Cuba. She married Tomas Chizan in 1963, and they moved to Spain before moving to New York. Shortly before the birth of her son, Thomas, she moved to Elizabeth, NJ then Hillside where she welcomed her daughter, Adriana. Her children were her pride and joy.

Haydee graduated from Kean College with her Masters in Social Work. She gave so fully, and lovingly of herself to others as was clearly evidenced in her work with disabled adults, homeless and with HIV/AIDs patients at Elizabeth General Hospital during a time when no one wanted to be near them. Her love and compassion showed in her smile and hugs. After her retirement, she moved to Toms River in 2003. Her Catholic faith was her guide, strength, and comfort. She was a joyful fixture at St. Michael’s, St. Catherine’s, and then St. Luke’s. She shared her caring nature by volunteering at St. Luke’s Church, the Vincent DePaul Society, and as a chaplain at Community Medical Center and with local hospice services.

Haydee was predeceased by her beloved husband Tomas Chizan in 1987.

She is survived by her son Thomas Chizan and his wife Carla; daughter Adriana Chizan and her husband Shawn; and 2 grandsons, (Tommy & Carla) Damian and Dorian Chizan.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10:30 am at the Church of St. Luke, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Haydee's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.