He was born in Canovanas, Puerto Rico on January 10, 1931.
Jose graduated from Canovanas High School and received a master’s degree from Columbia University.
He was married to Maria Luisa Castro on June 30, 1950.
Jose had a career in the United States Army for 23 years.
He had a passion for baseball.
He was survived by his children Jenny, Evelyn, and Mildred; his grandchildren Lymaris, Joey, Jose, Moncho, Andy, Enrique, and Juanito; 12 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 9:00am to 1:00pm, April 14, 2021, at Brookside Champions Funeral Home on Cypress Creek Parkway.