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Carlos M. Herrera

Bay Shore, NY, USA

December 15, 1954 - April 19, 2021

Dec 15, 1954 - Apr 19, 2021

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Renee Gaughran

Carlos was a warm and encouraging supervisor at Queensborough Community College. I enjoyed working with him, and he always brought joy and humor to even the toughest situations.

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Renee Gaughran

2012, Bayside, Queens, NY, USA

I met Carlos back in September 2012 when I joined the Queensborough Office for Students with Disabilities. From the very beginning, Carlos was a patient teacher who taught me all about the department and the students. He was always there with a kind laugh or joke to brighten up the work day. He was a real mentor who knew when to be tough with his students and staff, and also when to be gentle with those students and staff. I learned so much from him about how to lead and how to care for people. I will miss him always, but will remember his kind smile and bright jokes that truly made my day. He was one of kind❤️

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Celeste Herrera

Amy Neifeld

2010

At our wedding party

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Arbine Ryan

Celeste Herrera

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Arbine Ryan

Nice picture! Nice picture! Nice picture!

Amy Neifeld

1994

At the Lighthouse

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Arbine Ryan

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Amy Neifeld

Many years ago. I'm sorry it's dark and blurred, but we had a lot of fun. Many years ago. I'm sorry it's dark and blurred, but we had a lot of fun. Many years ago. I'm sorry it's dark and blurred, but... Read more

Arbine Ryan

Wow! That was a long time ago. Wow! That was a long time ago. Wow! That was a long time ago.

Arbine Ryan

I would like to share my heartfelt condolences to his wife and beautiful children. I can't imagine losing someone very close like my own parents. However, I did lose my uncle last July and it was shocking news to my father who was relying on him to complete his tax information but that's not going to happen anymore. Furthermore, my uncle was an amazing human being who helped us multiple times.

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Marisol Herrera

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Annie Melendez-Cruz

Arbine Ryan

What reminds me of Carlos is the time he helped me with my accommodation letter. I didn't really know him that well and we didn't really meet face to face but I know he was a kind-hearted man who will always find a solution to the problem. I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to his wife and children.

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Danny Villaroel

Marisol Herrera

Anthony Phifer

2015, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Carlos always had that cool, calm, collective, "never let them see you sweat" demeanor and personality! He taught me that there is always a solution to a problem. It may not be resolved in the same day, and sometimes you may have to step away, regroup and come back to it; but there is always a solution! I will truly miss his brilliance!!

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Danny Villaroel

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Samantha Cabrera

This is such a shock to me and I am heart broken because he was my advisor and mentor; when I was at Queensborugh Community College. Carlos was someone who I grew very close to over the five years in the SSD office. I would only go speak to him for advice because he was the only one who I had that confidence, trust and words of wisdom. He would always give me advice and those advices taught me alot. It taught me not to give up on my education, in life and in my future endeavors. I am here today because of him I came along way, I am going to be graduating from Baruch College in 3 weeks. It's all because of the advice he gave me was to "never stop believing in myself and never give up because I can do it" those words still replay in my head today. If I told him that, I am planning on getting my Masters Degree in the future, I know he would've been with a big smile on his face. Carlos would've told me that's amazing and that he is proud of me. I can never forget the amazing conversations we would have in his office and the laughs and jokes. He always kept a smile on my face and seeing him smile brought the joy in my heart. Carlos thank you for everything, thank you for always being you kind hearted, trust worthy, joyful, honest, amazing and the list goes on. Carlos you will always hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget about you; you will be truly missed. Carlos may you rest in peace my condolences goes out to the Herrera family.

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Danny Villaroel

Marisol Herrera

Jessica Lopez

My condolences to the family. Carlos was truly an amazing human being who no matter what you were thinking or feeling about yourself knew exactly what to say to make you feel better. He encouraged and motivated me to keep pushing and never give up on myself. He'll never be forgotten. RIP to a true legend.

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Danny Villaroel

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Cynthia Puca

I'll never forget my first interaction with Carlos when I started working for QCC in 2010, immediately I realized the hands-on care and support he had with our mutual students. Then during our time in committee work, we shared some great laughs and had some beautiful discussions around life - when my office moved down the hall from his, he'd "pick me up to go to our meetings" or we would run into each other purchasing food and catch up. He had this amazing laugh and smile that was contagious - instant energetic higher level vibrations for any room he walked into. I had not seen him in a while and when we did finally run into each other last, my last interaction was "lets make sure we head out to lunch soon Cynthia I have soo much to talk to you about " - how I would have loved to have had that lunch Carlos!

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Kate Wong

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Kate Wong

Carlos was the first one there to greet me on my first day of work in the SSD office at QCC, and over the years I spent many hours talking to him about everything. He schooled me on CUNY, Tesla, sports and politics on more than one occasion; and really taught me a lot about how to support our students. I am so going to miss seeing Carlos in the office all the time and dropping in on him to say hi. I can’t thank him enough for all of his great advice, and will greatly miss his sense of humor and no nonsense attitude. He was the realest! ❤️

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Sheryl Sobel

Marisol Herrera

Cynthia Puca

Sharone Bartolomeo

Danny Villaroel

Darline B.

I cannot believe you are gone. It’s so sad 😞 💔 May you Rest In Peace 🙏🏾

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Cristina Herrera

Marisol Herrera

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Luis Gutierrez

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Luis Gutierrez

My condolences to the Herrera Family. Carlos was a special person who always made sure to include everyone.... Read more My condolences to the Herrera Family. Carlos was a special person who always made sure to include everyone. May his memory live... Read more My condolences to the Herrera Family. Carlos was a ... Read more

Aziza Busby

Poem from Carlos Herrera Memorial written by Aziza Busby (former QCC student and graduate)

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Annie Melendez-Cruz

Nicos Wicks

Marisol Herrera

Cristina Herrera

Sheryl Sobel

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Nicos Wicks

Thank you for honoring my brother with your poem. Thank you for honoring my brother with your poem. Thank you for honoring my brother with your poem.

Roberto Claudio

Your words describe Carlos perfectly. I participated in his program at age 21. By age 22, he became my ... Read more Your words describe Carlos perfectly. I participated in his program at age 21. By age 22, he became my mentor and worked for... Read more Your words describe Carlos perfectly. I participated... Read more

Arbine Ryan

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Marisol Herrera

Arbine Ryan

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Marisol Herrera

Steve Sullam

Although I mainly interacted with Carlos through CUNY wide AT conferences, I could see that he was a very caring and special person. His passing is a great loss for students who use disability services, because of his ability to so persuasively articulate their needs. He will be sorely missed.

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Danny Villaroel

Marisol Herrera

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Ron Bissessar

My sincere condolences to the Herrera family. Thank you Carlos for the years of friendship and all the kind words and advice. I will miss you my friend.

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Arbine Ryan

Danny Villaroel

Ben Freier

Nicos Wicks

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Arbine Ryan

I am completely at a loss for words. This was a very sad moment for all of us. Thank you Carlos for being... Read more I am completely at a loss for words. This was a very sad moment for all of us. Thank you Carlos for being a kind-hearted man ... Read more I am completely at a loss for words. This was a very... Read more

Gabriella Abreu

Words cannot describe how saddening it is that you are no longer with us. I remember starting off as a student and coming into your office in tears (overly dramatic) thinking I failed my classes. Only for you to drag me back in the office days later to show me that I not only passed but got good grades. The laughs we had about it. You always kept tissues in your office in case I stormed in again which I did many times. You took me to do my driving test in your own car because I had no other way to do it. I remember the days we would run on the track together after work completely out of breath looking exhausted. You were always willing to help others. You didn't just do advisement. You listened to your students and their problems. You weren't a therapist yet still gave a listening ear because you cared about what your students were going through. You loved to gulf and listen to the radio. You enjoyed listening to other stations. For you it was the simple joys. I will miss your hugs and the kindness you showed not just to me but everyone around you. You were a mentor to me always giving me advice whether I liked it or not. You knew that students needed to choose their own path. You will be forever in my heart ❤

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Marisol Herrera

Danny Villaroel

Arbine Ryan

Prestine Zainuddin

Nicos Wicks

Sharone Bartolomeo

Gabriella Abreu

Queensborough Community College, 56th Avenue, Queens, NY, USA

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Ben Freier

Marisol Herrera

Danny Villaroel

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