MANUEL ALICEA Tribute

There are many things that can be said about a wise man of God, that sometimes words aren't enough. Pastor Manny was the best pastor ever, and till this day I still close my eyes and see him praising the Lord. An incomparable pastor, awesome advisor, and a great example to all of us who had the chance to get to know him. Pastor Manny, you will always be my Pastor! See you soon, very soon!

There are many things that can be said about a wise man of God, that sometimes words aren't enough. Pastor Manny was the best pastor ever, and till this day I still close my eyes and see him praising the Lord. An incomparable pastor, awesome advisor, and a great example to all of us who had the chance to get to know him. Pastor Manny, you will always be my Pastor! See you soon, very soon!

I have always remembered the Alicea family as God's gift to me and my family. I met Pastor Manny when I was seven years old. He was the kindest gentleman I have ever met. He was so understanding and possesed the ability to make you feel the presence of God. My strongest memory of him is, how he made my dad feel comfortable enough to visit the Bronx church. My dad was very stubborn and used to drink alot. Brother Manny embraced him as if he always knew him. When I saw the smile on my Dad's face while they spoke, I thanked the Lord for having there paths cross. Not to mention the friendship sister Alma offered my mother. Thirty something years later, I am grateful beyond words. May we all be as lucky again. God Bless You.

If you knew Brother Manny, then you knew what loyalty might look like if it were human. From the NY Yankees to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Brother Manny, as I knew and called him, was simply loyal. I have many memories with him and will always cherish his reason and purpose in my life.

On a different note, I'll never forget his easy method of the tie-knot. Back in 1992 when I was just starting out in drum playing at church he found me by the men's room mirror struggling to make a tie know work. He asks, " Hey Dave, want me to show you the quick way" and he patiently showed me how to make a knot. I still use his tie knot method to this day. See you on the other side Brother Manny,
Dave.

Today your wife is reminiscing on the past birthdays I was able to share with you. Starting in 1963 when you turned 18 through your 60th birthday in 2005.

We thank the Lord for all the years we were able to have you with us. Thank you Lord for letting us share his life with us.

Your wife, children and (8) grandchildren

Que linda pagina dedicada a nuestro hermano Manelun gran siervo del Dios Altisimo.El hermano Alicea fue parte importante de nuestras vidas,no podemos olvidar nunca que entrego todo por la obra del Señor y quien mejor que sus hijos saben eso.Quiero dar gracias primeramente al Señor Jesucristo por haberme permitido conocer al hermano Manuel y haber estado bajo su ministerio,en segundo lugar agradecer a el mismo por haber sido nuestro pastor y por haberse preocupado por todos nosotros y en tercer lugar a sus hijos porque el hermano Alicea hizo muchas veces de papa de todos aconsejadonos y orando por todos nosotros.
Pero mas que todo quiero que todos nunca olviden que hay veces que uno trabaja duro sacando las piedras del camino y sufre el cambio del clima ,pasa los frios ,los calores,la soledad del otoño ,sufre la gota gorda del verano,pero aun sigue trabajando duro aunque nadie lo reconosca el sigue enfrentando tempestades hasta poder preparar la tierra y dejarla lista para la siembra y al llegar la cosecha esta tan cansado que no puede seguir y delega a otra persona para recibir los frutos,pero en medio de la fiesta de la cosecha nos olvidamos que que el que trabajo duro ya no esta y felicitamos al que esta por tremenda cosecha.No quiero quitar meritos al actual obrero pero no olvidemos que esta parado sobre los hombros de Manuel Alicea.
Hermano Alicea se que se cumplio tu sueño y escuchaste al Señor cantar alla en el cielo ,espero que cuando yo llegue tambien pueda tener ese pribilejio
Nos vemos en el cielo.

Claudia
santana