18, 2021 at the age of 96. Cecilo is lovingly remembered by his four children, Ana Vilma, Delmy,
Noe, and Nelson, four grandchildren Daniel, Moses, Alex, and Ally, and his great-grandson
Samuel. He is greatly missed by his siblings Ophelia in Canada and Leonides in Costa Rica and
their families.
Cecilo was born in El Salvador in 1924 and was the oldest of nine siblings. He met the love of his
life at the age of 31 and began a family in the years that followed. They moved to Texas where
he became the patriarch of his family, helping to raise his grandchildren. His favorite hobbies
included fishing and daily walks or scooter rides around the neighborhood.
In 2006, Cecilo moved to Florida and enjoyed many warm days in the sun. He enjoyed the
outdoors in his later years by sitting under his favorite avocado tree and being the garden
supervisor. He was a tremendous fan of action, western, and comedy movies, always willing to
rewatch any Rambo or Leslie Neilson film. Despite not being fluent in English, he was a
charismatic speaker with grand gestures added for good measure. Cecilo was always well
remembered and popular with staff at his doctors office and local pharmacy. He remained
active until his health began to fail him in recent months and spent his last couple months at
Solaris Senior Living bringing joy and smiles to the staff and other residents.
A viewing will be held on Saturday May 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. for family and friends followed by
the funeral service at 2p.m. at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home 5475 N. US1 Cocoa FL. 32927.
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