1911
Justino
2008
Justino Vazquez
September 14, 1911 — October 28, 2008
Justino "Tino" Vazquez, 97, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Malachi House following a lengthy illness.
Born Sept. 14, 1911 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; Tino was one of the first Hispanics to come to Lorain in 1946. He worked at Lorain Works US Steel as a fork lift operator in the pipe mill, retiring in 1974 after 25 years. Following his retirement, he returned to Puerto Rico, living in Juana Diaz until moving to Cleveland in 1986.
He was a founding member of Templo Bethel, Lorain, and was currently a member and elder of the Sociedad de Caballeros, and member of the Hispanic Pentecostal Church in Cleveland. Tino was also a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local 1104 and enjoyed reading the bible, teaching bible school and gardening.
Surviving are his sons, Victor of Orlando, FL, Tony Cruz of Bay Village, and Benjamin of Lorain; a daughter, Monica Torres of Cleveland; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; a brother, Enrique of Rochester, NY.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Encarnacion "Cachon" Cruz-Vazquez in 1986; and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:30 to 9:00 pm at Templo Bethel, 1829 E. 31st Lorain, where funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 am. Rev. Jose Juarbe will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave, Lorain is handling the arrangements.
To send online condolences go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
Born Sept. 14, 1911 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; Tino was one of the first Hispanics to come to Lorain in 1946. He worked at Lorain Works US Steel as a fork lift operator in the pipe mill, retiring in 1974 after 25 years. Following his retirement, he returned to Puerto Rico, living in Juana Diaz until moving to Cleveland in 1986.
He was a founding member of Templo Bethel, Lorain, and was currently a member and elder of the Sociedad de Caballeros, and member of the Hispanic Pentecostal Church in Cleveland. Tino was also a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local 1104 and enjoyed reading the bible, teaching bible school and gardening.
Surviving are his sons, Victor of Orlando, FL, Tony Cruz of Bay Village, and Benjamin of Lorain; a daughter, Monica Torres of Cleveland; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; a brother, Enrique of Rochester, NY.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Encarnacion "Cachon" Cruz-Vazquez in 1986; and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:30 to 9:00 pm at Templo Bethel, 1829 E. 31st Lorain, where funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 am. Rev. Jose Juarbe will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave, Lorain is handling the arrangements.
To send online condolences go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
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