Jose "Don Pepe" I. Perez

José Ignacio Pérez Sanchez, nacido el 20 de febrero de 1934 enHolguín, Cuba, falleció rodeado del amor de su familia, dejandoun legado marcado por la dedicación, la perseverancia y unafortaleza serena.

Fue hijo de la legendaria maestra Amparo Sánchez Sera, de quien heredó un profundo respeto por la educación, la disciplinay la integridad. Cursó estudios en la Universidad de La Habana, donde se formó intelectualmente y consolidó un fuerte sentidode responsabilidad cívica y cultural.

Tras la Revolución Cubana, José y su familia se vieron forzadosal exilio y se establecieron en la ciudad de Nueva York. Allíreconstruyó su vida con determinación y esperanza. Junto a suamada esposa, Maria Elvira Fernandez, formó un hogar y crió a sus tres hijos—José, María y Emilio—inculcándoles los valoresdel trabajo duro, la lealtad y la importancia de la familia.

José inició una exitosa carrera bancaria en el Chase Manhattan Bank de Nueva York, comenzando en la sala de correo. Con esfuerzo y constancia, fue ascendiendo hasta llegar a ocupar elcargo de Director de Operaciones de Banco Lar, la filial brasileña de Chase Manhattan Bank, logro que reflejó suexcelencia profesional y visión internacional.

Concluyó su carrera en Miami, donde se retiró a finales de la década de 1980. Durante su jubilación, se mantuvoprofundamente unido a su familia, orgulloso de sus logros y siempre presente para varias generaciones.

Le sobreviven su querida esposa, Maria Elvira, y sus hijos José, Ignacio, María, Amparo y Emilio José. Fue un esposo dedicado, un padre orgulloso y una figura entrañable para su familia extendida. Conocido como el pilar que mantuvo unidas a generaciones de la familia Sánchez, José fue una presencia firmey generosa, cuya entrega y amor familiar perdurarán en la memoria de todos.

Su vida es testimonio del poder de la perseverancia, el amor y elsueño del exilio convertido en esperanza.

Obituary of José Ignacio Pérez “Don Pepe”

José Ignacio Pérez Sanchez, born on February 20, 1934, in Holguín, Cuba, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving a legacy marked by dedication, perseverance, and quiet strength.

He was the son of the legendary teacher Amparo Sánchez Sera, from whom he inherited a deep respect for education, discipline, and integrity. He pursued his studies at the University of Havana, where he developed intellectually and solidified a strong sense of civic and cultural responsibility.

After the Cuban Revolution, José and his family were forced into exile and settled in New York City. There, he rebuilt his life with determination and hope. Together with his beloved wife, Maria Elvira Fernandez, he created a home and raised their three children—José, María, and Emilio—instilling in them the values of hard work, loyalty, and the importance of family.

José began a successful banking career at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, starting in the mailroom. Through effort and perseverance, he rose through the ranks to become Director of Operations of Banco Lar, the Brazilian subsidiary of Chase Manhattan Bank—an achievement that reflected his professional excellence and international vision.

He concluded his career in Miami, where he retired in the late 1980s. During his retirement, he remained deeply connected to his family, proud of their accomplishments and always present across multiple generations.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Elvira, and his children José, Ignacio, María, Amparo, and Emilio José. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, and a cherished figure to his extended family. Known as the pillar who kept generations of the Sánchez family united, José was a steady and generous presence whose devotion and love will endure in the memory of all.

His life stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, love, and the exile’s dream transformed into hope.