Jose Alberto Antunes Pires, age 68, of Elizabeth, New Jersey passed away on Saturday October 12, 2019 at the Center for Hope surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1951 in Portugal Castanheira De Pera to the late parents Maria De Lourdes Antunes Correia and Manuel Pires Francisco . He came into the United States in 1979. All who knew him as a fun and loving man. Jose was a Construction worker for 15 years with the Jocama Construction Corp. in Old Bridge NJ retiring in 2012. He is survived by his loving children Ana Pires - Munoz and her husband Mario and Paulo J. Pires and his wife Michelle . His brother Domingos Antunes Pires Francisco. Several Cherished grandchildren. Viewing will be held Wednesday October.16,2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home 2124 East St, George Ave. Linden, New Jersey 07036 Cremation will be private.