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Jose R. Escalera VIRGINIA BEACH - Jose R. Escalera, 87, passed away Sept. 8, 2010. Mr. Escalera was born in Puerto Rico and resided in Connecticut for most of his life and in Virginia Beach since 2003. He was employed as a material handler with Pitney Bowes for many years. He was a member of St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Angel L. Escalera; three daughters, Josephine, Sonia I., and Aida L. Escalera; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-granddaughters; 11 brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home where a funeral will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 10, 2010.

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Sonia Escalera

October 10, 2010

Dad, may this light represent the glow of love we have for you... Love and miss you.. Sonia & Tony

Judy Shek

September 13, 2010

Josie and Sonia - I feel your pain and wanted to express my condolences. I know how much you loved your Dad. You all should very proud cause you guys took care of him at any cost. I lost my mom the day before Thanksgiving (2009) and I still hurt today. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. My hugs to all. Take care. ......Shek Family (Branford, CT)

September 12, 2010

to my family im so sorry for your loss,he truly will be missed but i know his memory will live n forever....love tisha xoxo

Valerie Bologna

September 12, 2010

Josie,

Please accept my condolences on the death of your dad. I know how much he meant to you. Please know you are in my thoughts.

September 12, 2010

Josie: Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. Love...Iris & Bill Calovine

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