He was born in Cantaño, Puerto Rico on November 13, 1927. Juan graduated from Central High School and received his High School diploma.
He was later married to his loving wife, Ruth Aguilar. Juan worked as a Salesman for Peerless Wholesale Liquors in New York, and also sold baseball tickets for the New York Yankees and Mets.
He had a passion for baseball, boxing, dominoes, and swimming.
Juan is survived by his children Ana, Juan, Ania, and Mildred, his stepchildren Carlos and Evelyn, grandchildren Aysha, Angelyk, Dwanlei, Joseph, Isisah and Daniel, and his sisters Angelica, Iris, and Luz.
A visitation for Juan will be held at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn funeral home 4300 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday February 7th, 2019 from 6-8 pm. Pastor Michael Perales and his wife Maria Perales will be officiating his service on Friday February 8th, 2019 at 11 am at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn funeral home. His committal will follow immediately after at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Juan's family will be having a reception at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn funeral home after his committal service.