My condolences to the family, love you all deeply. I will miss my Uncle Joey very much. One of the sweetest uncles. 

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Sanchez family 9/13/13 at Pedro Sanchez’s funeral

To my Dearest Father, Jose Ramon Sanchez, also affectionately known as Joey or Papi. Although you are gone from our  physical presence the bond of love that unites us can never be severed. 
My Dad was raised in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of a Romona and Alejandro Sanchez who moved to the US from Puerto Rico for a better life. He was 1 of 5 Siblings, with his oldest Sister Lydia still residing in New Jersey. 
He moved to California in 1962 after 
High School to pursue a college education and Career in Accounting and Finance at Compton College. 
Jose was extremely smart and successful working as the City Controller and Finance Director for several Counties throughout Southern California. 
He was more than just a father to us, he was a coach, a consultant, a financial advisor and even a partner in crime when I needed relationship advice. He was a very proud, confident man, never boasting about his accomplishments. Always the calm in the storm. I felt it important to boast on His behalf as we were very proud of him. He leaves behind his wife Margaret his son Steve and his wife Naomi, daughters Lenya & Carlett her husband Dr. Alan Noel, his stepson Victor, grandchildren, nieces & nephews, family and friends. 
Papi, I pray that you find peace that passes all understanding because you left behind those who truly loved you, but Now you’re resting peacefully in Gods hands.

Lenya’s Wedding. 
I remember my knees were knocking, I Thought I was going to fall. I was so nervous walking down the aisle. My dad grabbed my arm tight and calmly whispered, “you look beautiful, I got you.”
Thank you 
Papi

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Sanchez family. 
I was devastated to learn of the passing of my friend/cousin Joe. 
I would always ask about him every time I spoke with his daughter Lenya. 
I met Joe in 1962. So many memories…
There were 7 of us from Newark living in 
a 1 bedroom apartment on School Street. 
•Joe took me under his wings , he introduced me to cube steaks and refried beans (both of which I hated)
•Joe’s dad, Alejandro owned a barber shop in Newark. I guess that’s where he learned about shaving. A skill he taught me that I continue to use today. 
•I can recall one evening during the Watts riots that we were riding in his white VW bettle on Rosecrans Ave heading for the bowling alley on Central Avenue. We heard gun shots rang out, Joe did a quick u-turn and got us out of there quickly. 
•The last I saw my friend was in Newark. He came home to attend , I think , his father’s funeral. During that time, Joe, Bob Rankin and I met at Carol’s Cafe on James Street-and drank liquor and talked until the wee hours in the morning. 
I will always remember Joe as a good guy, who was always willing to help others. 

Danny (Pete) Gibson

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Jose Ramon Sanchez

October 30, 1943 – December 7, 2023

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