Mr. Jorge Garcia's Obituary
Jorge Garcia passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the age of 85. He is survived by many beloved family members and friends, including his wife of 56 years, Rose Aurora; one son: Jorge Mario Garcia (Susan); two daughters: Cynthia Garcia-Cintron (Tito) and Carolyn Bolduc (Jean); five grandchildren: Merissa Colon; Cathleen Barcenas; Elgin Jorge Cintron; William Garcia; Christopher Bolduc; and one great-granddaughter: Kamryn Rose Colon. He is preceded in death by his parents Mario and Ernestina Garcia, brother Charlie Garcia and sister Alice Rodriguez.
Jorge was born and raised in Tampa (Ybor City) on January 13, 1923, attended Hillsborough High School, proudly served in the Navy during WWII as a Pharmacist's Mate and attended the University of Tampa, Tulane University, University of Florida, and Nova University, where he earned his Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate Degrees in Education, Psychology and Counseling.
Throughout his long and successful career, he served as Dean of Boys of the original Jefferson High School, Guidance Counselor and Psychologist for Hillsborough County Public Schools and USF, and as Supervisor for Secondary Reading Education for Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Living a full, rich and productive life, Jorge was loved, admired and respected by family members, friends, and colleagues alike. As an educator, counselor and mentor, his life's mission and passion was to help and serve others, and to make a difference in the lives he touched. Even until the end, he continued to guide others to the right path. He continually referred to his past students proudly and affectionately as 'one of his boys' and 'one of his girls'.
During his lifetime, Jorge mentored and positively influenced the lives of many'all of them will attest to their admiration, affection and respect for him. Those who had the privilege of knowing this remarkable man have been blessed for a lifetime. Jorge Garcia will be surely missed by each and every one of us. A special thanks to the Lifepath Hospice Lime Team. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Lifepath Hospice of Hillsborough County , 12973 Telecom Parkway, Suite 100
Temple Terrace, FL 33637 or any charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-6 pm at the funeral home located at 4730 N Armenia Ave. Funeral services will be held Monday at 12 noon also at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Garden of memories Cemetery.
Boza & Roel Funeral Home
4730 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603
(813) 877-7676
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