Jose M. Tirado

Mr. Tirado was born on September 3, 1945 in San German, Puerto Rico, the son of Efrain Tirado and Felicita Santana. He was united in marriage to Providencia Flores. They were married for 39 years. He was a Master Carpenter and worked in construction. The family moved to Florida from Hartford, Connecticut in 1988. He greatly enjoyed his grandchildren, building things from scratch and loved playing Dominoes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Providencia; two sons, Jose Luis Tirado and Jeffrey Tirado; one daughter, Janice Tirado; seven grandchildren, Julien Tirado, Alyssa Tirado, Jonathon Tirado, Jacob Inman, Joshua Inman, Justin Tirado and Jonah Berrios; three brothers, Miguel, Francisco and Wilfredo Tirado; three sisters, Carmen, Maria and Sonia; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Zoe.

There will be a Gathering of Friends on Saturday, April 12th from 4 -5 pm at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Boulevard, Orange City, FL, PH: 386-775-4260. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 5 pm at the funeral home.