Jose Antonio Montanez's Obituary
Jose "Toño" Antonio Montanez, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Tampa, Florida on Monday September 9, 2024. He was born December 5, 1945, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to Pablo Montanez and Dorotea Garcia. Jose remained happily in love with his late partner Maria Ester Rabelo until his last day.
He was a member of the Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was a devoted father and member of his community. He was a simple man who loved gardening and spending time with his great grandchildren. He was a man who spoke little words but no one who met him forgot how big of a heart he had.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Maria Montanez and Roberto Rivera; his son Jose Montanez Jr; his stepchildren, his grandchildren Jacquelyn, Marc, Jazmin and Juan as well as his great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
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