Jesus A. Medina

Jesus A. Medina, age 76, of Lorain, died on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Lake Pointe Health Center, Lorain.
He was born December 16, 1933 in Manati, Puerto Rico, living in Lorain since the age of 18. He served in the United States Army.
Jesus was employed at the Ford Motor Company, Brookpark, for 38 years, retiring in 1991. After retirement, he was then employed at Avondale Golf Course.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel and the UAW Local 1250.
He enjoyed golfing, reading, fishing, and was very interested in politics. Jesus lived a very full and satisfying life.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Margaret (nee Baraty) of Lorain, children; Jacqueline M. (Al) Korenek, of Orlando, Florida, Laura Moreno, of Amherst, Jesse A. (Larissa) Medina, of Lorain, and Jeffrey Medina, of Lorain, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 brothers; Hector, Victor and Candin all of Puerto Rico, a sister, Monin Medina, of Puerto Rico and cousin, Emilio (Lucy) Morales, of Lorain. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don Julio and Dona Juaquina (nee Morales) Medina, 3 brothers; Julio Jr., Angel Luis, and Reiniero and one sister, Sara.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where the Disabled American Veterans, Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20, will provide military honors at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wed. at 8:45 a.m., in the funeral home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass, at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave., Lorain. Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate.