Luciola Pion

Coll

Luciola Pion Guerrero, 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at her Fairview home with her Son by her side. Family and friends called her "Lucy" and others knew her as "La Reina del Caribe".

She was born in Higuey, the province of Altagracia in the Dominican Republic on the 25th of April of 1925.

Luciola was an animal lover. Her baby was Mickey but she had no problem taking care of family pets such as Brandi and Chinchin.  She had a kind heart and loving spirit.

Luciola was not only known for being good-hearted, altruistic, and genuine but was also popular for her successful years of being a professional Volleyball player. From 1942 to 1955, she was considered one of the most highlighted players in all the Caribbean region and one of the best female volleyball players in the Country. Her passion, talent, and most of all her determination of her performance was visible to all. She was characterized by her powerful jumps and strong hits in every match. "La Reina del Caribe" as they called her, had the opportunity to visit other countries due to her incredible talent and recognition as a player. In 1945, Luciola was awarded as the" Best Player of the Year" playing for teams such as Club Atenas and Club Temis by the Association de Cronistas Deportivos de Santo Domingo also known as ACD. Since 1970, Luciola is in the Pabellon de la Fama del Deporte being recognized as one of the most known players in the Dominican Republic.

Leaving behind her life back in the Dominican Republic, Luciola arrived to the United States in 1957 in search of the American Dream. She was hardworking and determined to learn and create a new and better life in the United States. She leaves behind two children, her son, Robert Flamberg and her daughter, Sanndy. Luciola loved children as a supporting single mother she loved spending time with her children and especially her grandson, Robert Anthony Flamberg. God blessed her to be able to meet her great granddaughter, Raelynn Sky Flamberg. Motherhood to Luciola meant it all for her that was her purpose and her greatest accomplishment. As talented as she was as a volleyball player, she was a striving, hardworking, but most of all loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a mother to all, even those she had just met. She was always willing to help and support others. Luciola welcomed others with arms open, a bright smile, funny, warm hugs and loved to dance. She was a strong, determined, no one can mess with her own, protective loving mother who worked her way to give her family the very best. Family was everything.  Her children who have not left her sight till the very end are witnesses to the very aspiring woman she was. She is a true legend in many ways and our forever Lucy

Luciola was very religious, she believed and practiced the teachings of the Catholic Church. She reflected her beliefs onto her children. She is now joining the following eternally in heaven: Her loving mother, her best friends Carmen Coll, Carmen Hernandez and Dulce Flamberg whom she shared a loyal and inseparable friendship with, and Don Pepe Jose "El Loco Balseca", making them the most famous players in their own sport in their homeland. Wow, the dream team is now back together.

Lucciola will be forever missed by many.  She will continue to live in our hearts forever.