DAISY DORONILA, RN

Hudson Correctional Center, Kearny, NJ

She was born in Manila, Philippines and worked as a nurse in Abu Dhabi for five years before moving to America, where she served for over 20 years at the Hudson County jail. She was a longtime parishioner at Holy Family Church and member of the Filipino Apostolate group. Daisy had a passion for nursing. Her sacrifices, sleepless nights, and countless overtime hours are testaments to her strength, courage, and perseverance. She was a strong woman and a compassionate and caring human being. She will always be remembered for her pure joy and laughter.

ARTIST: JEFFREY ALLEN MD is a self-taught figurative artist who grew up in the NY tri-state area and who currently resides in Atlanta. Working in oils, graphite and colored pencils, his portraits attempt to capture the essence of his subjects. As a physician, he was extremely grateful to take part in this project honoring his colleagues who perished during the pandemic. The portrait of Daisy is part of his series, CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH. Daisy is portrayed with a traditional Filipino weaving to celebrate her heritage. May Daisy’s memory be a blessing for all of us.