Armando Garcia Pulido

Armando Garcia Pulido died peacefully in his bed early Sunday morning on March 2nd, after spending Saturday with his three sons racing Italian sports cars in Orlando for his son’s birthday. He leaves behind the mother of his four children Silvia M. Pulido, His sons Rene U. Pulido, MD, Mario A. Pulido, MD, Juan Daniel Pulido MD, and Armando Eduardo Fiterre along with his only daughter Amanda G. Saunders. He also leaves behind his Daughter’s-in-law Paula Salas Pulido, MD and Yulia D. Pulido, son-in-law Ryan Saunders & grandchildren Reed, Marco, Lucia, Milan, Armando, Roman, Oliver, Leo and baby Crosby on the way. He is survived by his mother Graciella (Chela) Pulido, Brothers Rene Pulido, Alex Pulido, MD, Jesus Pulido, MD and sister Tere Diaz.

Armando lived a very colorful life after leaving his home in Havana, Cuba in 1959 during the Cuban revolution, to start his new life in America. After leaving Cuba with the Peter Pan movement, he later accompanied his father in Nicaragua where the family tobacco business was restarted after leaving their farm in Pinar del rio, Cuba. It was there where he met his wife Silvia and they had their first two sons in Central America. Once he decided to leave Nicaragua, during what would become the second revolution of his lifetime, he returned to Florida where he had his other children and ultimately established his family in Jacksonville. Armando was well known for his hard work ethic and loyalty to his family. He went on to develop and start many of the family businesses, including Pulido’s automotive, Havana-Jax café and several of the medical offices for his brothers and sons, all of which are successfully still operating today, several decades later. Everyone always agreed that his most memorable feature was his ability for storytelling as well as sharing jokes and a good laugh. He will be dearly missed by both his family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 with Vigil Prayers at 7:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Hendricks Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Assumption Catholic Church in St. Nicholas Saturday march 8th, at 11:30 am with Rev. Emmanuel Poovathinal as Celebrant.

In his honor and per his request, please have a celebratory drink, and if so desired a cigar on his behalf, and join his family in celebrating his life.

In lieu of flowers' memorial contributions may goto the "leukemia and lymphoma society." http://www.lls.org/.

Words of comfort can be left at www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 346-3808.