He accomplished two years of college in the Philippines pursuing a civil engineering degree. Prior to completing his degree, he instead joined the United States Navy and served honorably for 30 years. Upon retiring, he then worked for 10 years with the US Postal Service.
He and his Family resided in Jacksonville since 1966. He was transferred between the 3 bases in Jacksonville for most of his Naval career. His last overseas duty was in Holy Loch, Scotland in the early 1980s and after the tour was completed, he chose to be stationed back in Jacksonville. In his pastime, he enjoyed tending to his farm, taking care of his chickens and goats along with his loving wife by his side. He enjoyed socializing, dancing, eating and time with his family.
He is survived by his loving Wife, Norberta, his 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild; Agripino (Lisa, Chad, Dustinn, and Miki(Trey), Norberta (Timothy, Jesse (Meagan), and Nicole), Ariel (Divina, Ashley Anna, and Tiffany), Nenita (Mark, Heather-Marie, and Norie) and Jane (Michael and Devin).
Services will be held:
12/16/24, Monday
Viewing at Funeral Home,
Time- 5:00pm-7:00pm
Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home
7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205
12/17/24, Tuesday
Church Mass @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Time- 10:00am
5752 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244
12/17/24, Tuesday
Jacksonville National Cemetery
Time- 12:30pm
4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
12/17/24, Tuesday
Repass will immediately follow the Cemetery service at the Sacred Heart Family Life Center-
PLEASE USE THE 105th St. ENTRANCE AND PARK IN THE PARKING LOT BETWEEN THE RECTORY AND FAMILY LIFE CENTER. THE GATE WILL BE CLOSED PROMPTLY AT 2:00pm.
5752 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244
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