John Bligh
- Paraprofessional
- PS 811 The Mickey Mantle School, Manhattan
Julia Hidalgo, a paraprofessional at PS 811 The Mickey Mantle School, is remembered by colleagues as someone who cared about her students and coworkers at the District 75 school in Manhattan.
“Julia gave it her all,” said Allister Johnson, chapter leader at the school, where Julia worked for 15 years. “She had a big heart and cared about the kids she worked with.”
Julia died of coronavirus on April 16. She was 53.
“I knew Julia before she was a paraprofessional because I taught her nephew when I first started teaching in high school,” Johnson said. “Her passing for me is more than just a coworker passing away.”
A colleague whose son died several years ago remembered Julia’s kindness during that dark period of her life. “We were friends. Our daughters grew up together,” said the woman, who did not want to be named. “After my son died, I was suicidal. She came by every morning to fix me something to eat and to give me emotional support. In school, she was the same way, selfless.”
Vivian Pino said her aunt “was dedicated to her job and was very proud to represent both her position and her job site.”
“She was always finding a child to give love and guidance to, simply because she could, never because she was asked to,” Pino said.
Julia would make it a point to learn what made someone happy, “so she could bring it directly to them,” said Pino. That meant learning to crochet, so she could make clothing in their favorite colors for her sisters and her grandnieces and grandnephews, or learning to cook someone’s favorite meal, “just to see them smile and know she had a part in it.” If she couldn’t cook it herself, she got it wherever she could find it, Pino said.
Julia is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Nicole; and her granddaughter, Rosabella.
Condolences may be sent to Vmp1234@gmail.com
Ms. Julie was a beautiful individual and I was glad to have met her. Our school will not be the same in September. I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones. We are all feeling her loss. RIP Ms. Julie.
My condolences. Julia was a very loving person. She will be missed. God bless!
Julie will be missed dearly.My deepest condolences to her family.May she RIP.
Julie loves the students very much and she is always ready to help . May her soul rest in peace .Amen.
My deepest condolences to the family. May Julie Rest In Peace.
My Condolences to the family. May she Rest in Piece. Very nice person.
Where lives pass, memories carry on forever. I will miss Julie and will carry our memories together for the rest of my life.
To the Mickey Mantle family and to the UFT, Julia Hidalgo’s family sincerely thanks you for this beautiful memorial and for the beautiful comments. We thank you for the support given in such a time of need as well. It has all been greatly and sincerely appreciated. You will always be in our hearts.
“The best gift you could ever give someone is your time, because you’re giving them something that you will never get back.” Julie was always ready and willing to lend a hand without expecting anything in return. She was a beautiful person with a big, selfless soul. She will live forever in our hearts. ❤️
I worked with Julie for just about all of her career as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. She was always a kind and sweet soul who loved her students, colleagues and family. She will be greatly missed!
I remember Julie when we worked together in the same classroom. Julie was selfless. Always having the kids in mind. Always having her colleagues in her mind aswell. She would always put others first. I miss working with Julie and the strong team we made. Most of all I miss the unconditional love Julie had for her students and her 811M family. May God Bless Julie and her family during this tough time. Julie’s legacy will always be present. Thank you Julie for making a huge impact on everyone. To Julie’s family, you can lean on my shoulders anytime.
Love, Leighton Williams
Rest in Peace! Julie.
May she rest in Peace. She never will be forgotten.
May she rest in Peace. She never will be forgotten.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. 811 is like our second family to us …
Love & Prayers,
Rivera Family
May God have you in his Glory. Rest In Peace Julie.
May she continue to sleep in peace. Still shock that she’s no longer with us.
Hello everyone this Mabel alicea I wanted to say thank to everyone that has been there for my family My Aunt was a beautiful person she loved her job she always talked about her students and was always excited about the her kids in her class she would do anything to make people happy sha always would go out her way to make a difference in someone life love and miss and will never be forgotten. I want to say thank you for to the UFT for recognizing and honoring Juile Hidalgo for her work and efforts thank you for everyone you will for ever be in our hearts ❤
Oh man this just put me in tears. I worked with Julie for about 6 years and every morning we would wait for the school building to open together. Her sitting in her car and me standing by her window making jokes and cracking up. Sometimes the school custodian Angel would be there with us and we would be having a ball early in the morning. I know the ppl who lived in the buildings close by probably thought to themselves I wish those ppl would stop laughing it’s to early for this lol. Julie had a beautiful heart she would do anything to help a friend. Many times when I needed to vent I came to her and she knew what to say to make me feel better. I love you my Julie Lully. You are gone but will never be forgotten.
My sincerely condolences to her family.