Julio R. Pabon, age 87, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at his residence.
Born July 23, 1923 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, he has lived in Lorain for many years.
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Julio was employed in the machine shop at US Steel for 37 years, retiring in 1985.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel and the United Steelworkers Union Local #1104.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cathalina "Ketty" (nee Lawers); sons, Wilson (Vicky), William (Cookie), George (Pat), Jaime, and Elvin; daughters, Myriam (Tony) Arvelo, Betty (Karl) Humphries, and Aida (Tony) Dodson; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; and a brother, Anibal Alvarez of Puerto Rico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evaristo and Clementina (nee Rentas) Pabon; and a brother, Terrence Pabon.
Private graveside services were held Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Calvary Cemetery, Rev. Mr. Jose Flores, deacon of Sacred Heart Chapel, officiated. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain handled the arrangements.
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