Luis Enrique Cirilo

Luis Enrique Cirilo Alvarez gently departed this world at the age of 75 on September 25th, at Tampa General Hospital. Born July 31, 1950, Luis blessed all who knew him with warmth, laughter, and wisdom until his peaceful sunset on September 25, 2025.

Luis leaves behind his fiancé, Lourdes Nevarez, who stood by his side with unwavering love. He is cherished by his four children—Anylis (Misael) Rodriguez Manya, Estherlis (Ricardo) Moreira, Luis Enrique Cirilo, and Ramon Luis (Tiffany) Cirilo—whose lives he shaped with compassion, encouragement, and gentle guidance. His legacy continues through his six beloved grandchildren—Veronica (Jacquis) Rolon, Gary Rolon, Mialis T. Lopez, Raul (Alexis) Lopez II, Leilani Cirilo, and Xavier Cirilo—and his two precious great-grandchildren, Roberto A. Mendez Lopez and Leilani Lopez. Luis also leaves behind his loving sister, Yolanda Cirilo, his nieces, Thamara Velez, Miosotis Perez and his great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Enrique Cirilo and Ana M. Alvarez, whose memory he honored and his stepbrother Jose Enrique Cirilo.

A proud United States Army veteran, Luis honorably served his country during the Vietnam War, embodying courage and selflessness. After his military service, Luis dedicated himself to a long and respected career as an automotive mechanic, earning the trust and admiration of friends and neighbors in Puerto Rico and Rochester, New York. He eventually retired in Florida, where he continued to offer kindness, wisdom, and a helping hand to everyone around him.

Family was at the heart of everything Luis did. He cherished his time with his loved ones, his loyal dog Misty, and the many friends who became family along the way. Luis's gentle spirit, loving heart, and infectious optimism will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever be a guiding light for all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A visitation will be held on October 4, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, located at 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511, United States. The funeral service will follow on the same day, October 4, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the same location. All who knew and loved Luis are welcome to share in this tribute to his remarkable life. Later in the month, his family will honor him with a private Three-volley salute at Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he will be laid to rest with the dignity he deserves.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and the Tampa General Hospital ICU. Their dedication and kindness during Luis’s final days brought comfort and peace. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes condolences and memories as a tribute to Luis’s enduring legacy of love and service.