Jesse Carrion, age 53, of Lorain, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Regency Hospital Cleveland West, Middleburg Heights, following a brief illness.
He was born January 21, 1955 in Lorain, where he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1973.
Jesse was employed for 2 years at Goodwill Industries, Lorain and prior to this he was employed at US Steel in the Lime Plant in the 1970's.
Jesse volunteered at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain, where he was also on their bowling league.
He enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo, watching the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He is survived by his brothers: Jose, Ernie, Oscar and Danny all of Lorain, sister: Yolanda Bustamante, Elyria, step-sisters: Sylvia, Irma, Juanita, Irene and Nina Encalado, all of Lorain, and step-brothers: Felipe and Ruben Encalado, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents: Jose J. and Francisca (nee Garcia) Carrion, brother: Private First Class Jose Antonio Carrion who died in Vietnam, half sisters: Gloria and Rachel Carrion, grandparents: Carmen Carreon and Henrietta Garcia.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be Wednesday at 8:45 am followed by mass at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel. Rev. Fr. William Thaden, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.