Nitza Magali

Arroyo-Oswald

Nitza lived courageously for several years with several ongoing illnesses and passed away following a brief decline of health in the peaceful surroundings of her home on Wednesday February 15th with her family at her side.  She was 54 years of age.

Born in Aguadilla Puerto Rico she was arrived in Chelsea at 9 weeks of age and was a lifelong resident of Chelsea.  A beloved daughter of the late Carmen Nilda Arroyo-Nieves, she attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1986.

She was married to Michael I. Oswald and raised her two daughters and one son in Chelsea.    As a young lady she was an owner and proprietor of Latin Sound on Everett Ave for 16 years, selling and installing car music equipment.  For many years Nitza would lead the annual Latin Festival Parade in Chelsea, an event she always enjoyed.  A year ago, Nitza moved to Gardner to live in a home better suited for her life challenges.  Undeterred by living with MS for many years, her lifelong devotion was to home and family welcoming 6 grandchildren and several fur-babies.  She also enjoyed antique cars.

She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Michael I. Oswald, Jr.  She was the devoted mother of Yesenia Saldana and her husband Nelson of Chelsea, Matthew Molina and his wife Ashley of Gardner and Aliyah Oswald at home in Gardner.  She was the cherished grandmother of Ivan and Melody Saldana, Arianna Molina, Aaliyah Arnold, Matthew Molina, Jr., and Adryanna Molina.  Dear sister of Gladys Arroyo of Chelsea and she is also survived by her two fur-babies Patches and Scrappy.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday February 21st from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Her visitation will be followed by a service of remembrance and life tributes at 7:30 PM. Services will conclude in the funeral home.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers:  To honor Nitza's love for animals, contributions in her name may be made to the SPCA, PETA or any animal welfare and protection charity.