Maximo Torres Rios

Born February 29, 1932 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he came to the area 25 years ago from New York City.  He served in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran.  He was a painter with Union Painter Local  #3 for over 30 years and was Catholic by faith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years: Olga; son and daughter-in-law, Louis & Nelida Rios of Spring Hill, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy & Steve Vasquez of Spring Hill, Florida; brother, Ramon “Pito” Ortiz of Puerto Rico; sisters, Blanca Ortiz, Ofelia Narvaez, Rosa Cosme, Anna Rivera, and Bachin Torres, all of Puerto Rico; four grandchildren, Stephanie Dizon, Anthony Vasquez, Maximo Rios, and Angelica Rios; three great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Vasquez, Olivia Dizon, and Max Dizon.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel, where Funeral Services will begin at 7:00pm.  

* Due to COVID-19 Face masks are required in the funeral home.

ARRANGEMENT BY

MERRITT FUNERAL HOME

SPRING HILL, FLORIDA

(352) 686-6649

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