He was a hard working family man and a very talented and skilled artist with an endless fascination and dedication to the creation, restoration and collection of art.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brother. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Asela Groba, his daughter Maura Pasquale and husband Jeff Pasquale, daughter Irene Groba, granddaughter Vanessa Ortiz and grandsons Anthony Mendez and Andreian Mendez and his great-granddaughter Stella Mendez.
He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.