Jorge Omar Suarez

Jorge Omar Suarez, age 77, of Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Jorge was born August 6, 1943 in Monte Grande, Buenos Aires, Argentina to Filemón Omar Suarez and Cecilia Schenzer.

Jorge attended Iowa State University and earned a degree in electrical engineering. He had a lucrative career and was a supervisor at Avocent upon retiring.

Mr. Suarez led an interesting life. He was a foreign exchange student from Argentina and was hosted by a generous family in the Midwest. They were fond of Jorge and sponsored him through college. He owed his life’s success to the Vaughn family. As a result, he became a spokesperson for the program which led to his being chosen to have lunch with President Kennedy at the White House. Unfortunately, the picture of that event was destroyed when he lost his house to hurricane Andrew in Miami.

Jorge enjoyed cruising and other traveling. He was an avid soccer fan of Barca and San Lorenzo (Argentina), and Lionel Messi was his favorite player. His favorite TV shows were Morning Joe and Rachel Maddow. Jorge enjoyed playing pool with his partner and barbequing on the beach with family and friends.

Jorge was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Cristina Suarez. Subsequently he developed a loving relationship with Elizabeth Colantuono for 14½ years until his death.

Jorge is also survived by his children; Juan Martin (Karen) and Guillermo Marcos (Danielle). Stepchildren; Joseph (late) and Felicia. Grandchildren; Jorge, Maria, Andrianna, Cristina, Mikayla, and Joseph; Brother, Menco (Alicia); Sister, Piyu Weman (Oscar).

Jorge was an intelligent, proud, dignified, practical, caring, and loving man. He was a Mr. Fix it. He loved tinkering with broken things and fixing them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services will be held at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 W. Copans Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 on February 13, 2021 at 2:00pm.