Aquilino Morales married Eloina Montalvo on August 22, 1959, in Lorain, OH. He dedicated 30 years to the maintenance department at The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant Lorain, Ohio. He retired at the age of 50 and traveled the world. He was an active member of the Puerto Rican Club in Lorain, OH, served as a Boy Scout Leader, organized numerous field trips and events for CYO, was a member of Marriage Encounter, did numerous volunteer work, and was involved with the Lake Padgett Community Club. He served as an usher at Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Rosary. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the fourth-degree assembly. His favorite pastimes were camping, traveling, dancing, and cooking. Aquilino had a unique talent for transforming any gathering into a lively party, with his most cherished activity, having pig roasts.
Aquilino is preceded in death by Aquilino Morales Sr. (Father) Inocencia Melendez Neco (mother) Emilia Morales (sister), Luis Morales (Brother), Cristobal Morales (Brother), Aquilino D. Morales III (son), Alberto (Pito) Morales (grandson)
Aquilino is survived by Angelo (Elena) Morales, Emma (Guillermo) Quinones, Carmelo (Alicia) Morales, Dolores (Enrique) Longo, Teresa (Luis) Figueroa, Eloina wife of 65 years, Maggie (Jim) Daly, Mindy (Adalberto) DeJesus, Alberto (Chrissy) Morales: Grandchildren Christy (Robert) Almonte, Melissa (Katie) Negron, Ashley (Jason) Bissell, Jonathan (Erica) Daly, Ariel J. Negron, Hannah (Andi) Daly-Basden, Samuel (Cheri) Daly, Beth (Aquilino III) Morales, Deme (Pete) Morales, Esiah (Victoria) Morales, Angela Daly, Ben (Julie) Johnson, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5 pm-8 pm July 21, 2024, at Blount & Curry- Carrollwood 3207 West Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 am July 22, 2024, at Our Lady of the Rosary with the Burial following at Garden of Memories Located at 4207 E Lake Ave Tampa, FL 33610. Arrangements are by Blount & Curry Funeral Home 4207 E Lake Ave Tampa, FL 33610.
The Morales family extends their sincere gratitude to friends and family for the “calls, food, prayers, music, and laughter.” Your kindness and support mean the world to us.
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