Ramon Masson

Ramon Masson was born in 1937, in the province of Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. He is survived by his wife Celia Masson and his three sons Nivaldo, Ramon Jr. and Juan, and his siblings Pepe, Luis, Maggie, and Nena. Ramon is also survived by his grandchildren Sebastian, Jonathan, Brandon, Camila, Roger, Henry, and Christopher and his great-grandchildren Roman, Jaxson, and Nathaniel. Ramon also leaves behind many cousins who loved him and whom he loved dearly. His family was always his first priority. Ramon was a man from the time he was put on this earth. He and his siblings helped run the family business till they each married and set out to make their mark. Ramon was a rancher, carpenter, farmer, and butcher. He helped run both the family ranch as well as the grocery store. He immigrated to the United States in 1968 in protest of the communist government and the Castro regimen. He quickly learned to speak English and found his footing in the grocery industry working at Publix Supermarket. He went on to have a 27-year career with Publix where he was loved and appreciated. After officially retiring, he opened up RNJ PLANTS INC which originally was supposed to be his last job, but of course, Ramon was not done yet. He sold RNJ intending to retire, but anyone who knew Ramon knew he wouldn’t stay retired. He then bought his 28-acre ranch in Sebring, FL, inspired by his dream to one day return to his childhood passion of being a cattle rancher. He lived his life the way he wanted and on his terms. Anyone who knew Ramon loved him. He helped everyone in his orbit, never asking for anything in return. In his final days, he had his loyal wife Celia of 65 years, who would do anything for her husband, by his side till the end. He was always there for us, so in his time of need he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. His siblings are heartbroken because they cannot pay their last respects, but we feel them in spirit. We say goodbye to the family patriarch; his spirit will live on inside of us all.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

We love you dad.

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Ramon Masson, nacio en la provincia de Pinar del Rio, Cuba en 1937. Le sobreviven su esposa Celia Masson, sus tres hijos Nivaldo, Ramon jr y Juan. Sus hermanos Pepe, Luis, Maggie y Nena. Nietos Sebastian, Jonathan, Brandon, Camila, Roger, Henry y Christopher. Y sus bisnietos Roman, Jaxson y Nathaniel. Ramón también dejó atrás a muchos primos que lo amaban y él los amaba mucho. Su familia siempre fue los mas importante, siempre fue su primera prioridad. Era un hombre desde el momento en que fue puesto en esta tierra. Él y sus hermanos ayudaron a administrar el negocio familiar hasta que se casaron y abrieron sus propios negocios. Ramón era ranchero, carpintero, granjero y carnicero. Él ayudo a administrar tanto el rancho familiar como la tienda de supermercado. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1968 en protesta por el gobierno comunista y El régimen de Castro. Rápidamente aprendió a hablar inglés y encontró su lugar en la industria de comestibles que había perdido en su vida previa. Luego pasó a tener 27 años de carrera en el supermercado Publix donde fue amado y apreciado. Después de retirarse oficialmente, abrió RNJ PLANTS INC, que originalmente era se supone que es su último trabajo pero, por supuesto, Ramón no había terminado. Vendió RNJ con la intención de retirarse, pero cualquiera que conociera a Ramón sabía que no se quedaría retirado. Compró su rancho de 28 acres en Sebring, FL. Era su sueño un día regresar a su pasión de la infancia de ser un ranchero nuevamente y hacer camino a su ganado. Vivió su vida como quería y en sus propios términos. Cualquiera que conociera a Ramón, lo amaba, ayudo a todos en su órbita y nunca pidio nada a cambio. Paso sus últimos días al lado de su esposa, quien hiso cualquier cosa por hacerlo feliz. Nunca estuvo solo porque el nunca nos habría dejados a nosotros. Sus hermanos tienen el corazón roto, no pueden rendir su último respeto, pero los sentimos en espíritu. Decimos bien, adiós al patriarca de la familia, su memoria vive dentro de nosotros. Será extrañado pero nunca olvidado. Te amamos papa!

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A visitation for Ramon will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Restoration Church, 1955 N Krome Ave,, Homestead, FL 33030. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Restoration Church.