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My heart is with you guys during this time. There’s no way of saying it right or anything I can do to take the pain away. Saying goodbyes are sad and never ending. Keep his memory alive with his stories and Just know he will be with you always. Love you ❤️  
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Jess,  So sorry for your loss. My Condolences to you and your family.   As a fellow veteran my thanks for his service  to our country.  John LeBlanc
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Our heart felt condolences goes out to the family ❤️ lifting you all up in prayer🙏
  • I am very sadden by this news.  We shared many good times and tons of laughs with your dad and family. He was always up for a good time.  So many get togethers with friends and family.  So many laughs in the garage, on fishing and camping trips, parties and just hanging out.  We loved your dad, love your mom and all of you. It's very sad how you lose touch and time just goes by.  May God welcome your dad to his kingdom and may he bless and watch over  his family at this sad time.  Our thought, prayers and hugs are sent your way.  😪🙏🏼❤
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I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good mechanic and always had a kind word when we were together, we always got along great. Jose may you Rest in Peace and when we meet again in Heaven we'll have that race between my Mustang and your Challenger.
I met Jose in the Mid 1970's through mutual friends. We worked together at Checker Cab Company for a few years. He lived across the street from me on Hirsch St. in Chicago with his family. We would hang out in my garage daily working on cars or just laughing and joking around.
Jose's 440 Engine for his 197…
1980, Chicago, IL, USA
Jose's 440 Engine for his 1970 Challenger
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My most treasured memory of my father is hanging out in the garage while he worked on his car, jamming to some music and doing "the twist". I will always remember those times. Love you, Dad.

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