Jose Ramon Alvarez, age 81, of Hollywood, Florida passed away on Friday, September 23,2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the second Son of six children of Enrique and Bertha (deceased) Alvarez of Matanzas, Cuba. At 19 years old he fled the communist Cuba by boat seeking freedom and a new start. He arrived in Miami, Florida in 1962. It is there that he met the love of his life Maria Alvarez who was by his side for the next 60 years. His family quickly expanded with the birth of his Daughter Brenda and his two Sons David and Ricky. Jose was loved by all and had the ability to make all those who knew him laugh. He was a hard worker who found ways to provide for his family. He loved baseball and was known to partake in a dice game a time or two.
He is survived by his loving wife Maria and children Brenda (Anthony), David Jose (Jessica), and Ricky (Kathy). Siblings: Jesus, Faustino, Pupi, Mercedes and Teresa(deceased). Grandchildren: Cassie(Danny), Alicia(Michael), Brenda(Pablo), Stefan, Cruz Jose, Ricky Jr, and Great Grandchildren: Ricky Jr., Daniel, Mila, Layla, and Sofia
He was loved and adored by all. We will forever cherish his laughter and miss our Papi and Abuelo. You will remain with us always; and we will all be together once again reunited in heaven.
Funeral services will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens at 2401 Davie Rd Davie, FL 33317. The visitation service is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2022 from 5:00PM-9:00PM. The burial service will be on Saturday, October1st, 2022 at 10:00AM.
The family of Jose R Alvarez wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Mudasiru Carew and his team.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Alvarez family.
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