Juana graduated from Bronx Community and earned her bachelor’s degree from Lehman College. She was married to the late Victor Manuel Pantoja, Sr. and had a dedicated career in nursing at Lincon Hospital.
Juana had a passion for traveling and singing, and she will be remembered for her warmth, spirit, and love for life.
She is survived by her children, Mario Pantoja and Victor Manuel Pantoja, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Melissa Pantoja, Vanessa Pantoja, Nicollette Canty, Mario Jose Pantoja, Jr., and Nancy Lee Garcia.
A funeral service for Juana will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida.
