Myriam Torres (Rosa), 76, of Hyde Park, passed away on February 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Myriam was predeceased by her parents Manual Rosa and Gloria Jimenez and sister, Felicita Rosa. Myriam left behind her son Tomily Jr, her daughter and son-in-law, Priscila and Felix Nieves and her grandchildren Jovanni, Kiara, Tomily III (Kiko), Mya, Isaiah, Oscar and Emeli.
In the early 1970’s, Myriam travelled from Puerto Rico to pursue her Masters of Education from Boston University. In Boston, Myriam immediately became involved with the community, local churches and volunteered at the Alianza Hispana where she taught people of all ages how to read. Her passion for helping others led her to a very rewarding career at Boston Public Schools.
Her love for knowledge drove her to receive a Masters of Science in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the ‘80s. With this degree, she taught at El Instituto Cristiano at El Buen Pastor in Dorchester and the Spanish Church of God in Roxbury.
Myriam retired from Boston Public Schools after 30 plus years as a math and science teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Madison Park Vocational. Following her teaching career, she acted as a Bilingual Coordinator at multiple schools throughout Boston. She also held a variety of community outreach roles where she acted as a Parent/Teacher liaison between Boston’s Latin community and Boston Public Schools. Her dedication to others is felt all over Boston and into her later retirement years as former students kept in touch years beyond graduation.
Post retirement, Myriam refocused her energy into her grandchildren, family in Puerto Rico and missionary work with local churches and hospitals. Myriam will always be remembered as an Amazing Mother, Incredible Grandmother, Caring Educator and Loving Human Being that always held a special place in her heart for everyone that needed a little love.
Viewing hours will be on Wednesday March 1, 2023 from 3-7 PM in the Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, Ma.
A funeral service will be held in her honor at 3:30pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Highway, Roslindale.