Zachary Alvarenga Obituary (1996 - 2022)

Zachary Tyler Alvarenga was born in York, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1996. The most painful, yet happiest day of my life. From the moment I held him in my arms I knew he was a special soul, he never fussed, always a content and happy baby. Zachary was very affectionate and loved to cuddle especially at bedtime. Growing up our favorite song to sing was, “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray, you’ll never know Zach how much I love you, don’t you take my Zachary away. Zachary’s favorite sport was baseball, he played from the time he was five years old until he graduated from High School. He absolutely loved being around family, his dream was someday to have a family of his own with lots of children, for he loved the children. Zachary had a great personality; he was quiet, kind and had a gentle heart. He was compassionate, a big jokester, trustworthy, affectionate, very responsible, very stubborn and humble. He taught me to forgive others when I had a hard time forgiving. His favorite saying was “never judge a book by its cover.” Zachary had may accomplishments in his life; graduating with honors from York Suburban High School; going on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joining the Army and graduating from Airborne School. He then went on to the police academy and eventually became a correctional officer. His dream was to become a cop, have a family of his own and be near all those he loved. Preceded in death by his grandparents and uncles. He is survived by and will be forever remembered and terribly missed by all especially me his mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and more. Until we meet again.