1978
2022
Mr. Jose Enrique Hernandez, 44, formerly of Nanticoke, a resident of Kingston, passed into Eternal Life early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022, following complications from a recent stroke while in the care of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1978 in Lakewood, N.J., he was a son of the late Raul Hernandez Sr. and Daisy M. Negron Murray and the step-son of Rondell Murray, both of Lakewood.
Jose was educated in the New Jersey schools and was raised in the Catholic faith.
Prior to his illness, he was employed as a picker for the Alexandria Mouldings Company, Hanover Twp., for several years.
In his spare time, he enjoyed cleaning, cooking (especially his rice and beans), chocolate ice cream and was meticulous about his hair grooming. Above all else, he is remembered for his love of family as a dedicated and loving partner to Eddie, and wonderful step-dad to Justin and David.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raul Hernandez Sr.; and by his maternal grandmother, Wildelmina Negron.
Left to cherish the wonderful memories they keep of him including his beloved companion, Edward Elgonitis Jr., are his step-sons, Justin T. and David D. Elgonitis, all at home; his mother and stepdad, Daisy M. and Rondell Murray, Lakewood, N.J.; his maternal grandfather, Enrique Negron Sr. and his wife, Delfina, Lakewood; sister, Rachel Hernandez, Lynn Haven, Fla.; Jesus Ortiz, Freehold, N.J.; Raul Hernandez Jr. and John David Hernandez, both of Lakewood; nieces and nephews, including Tiana and Devyn Rogers; Heidi Hernandez; Janessa Ortiz and J.J. Ortiz; along with many wonderful friends.
Funeral services for Jose will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from John V. Morris Family Funeral Home Inc., 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Relatives and friends may join the family for visitation and shared remembrances from 1 p.m. until the time of services Sunday at the funeral home.
To share words of comfort with Eddie and the family, please visit Jose's memorial page on the funeral home's website at www.JohnVMorrisFuneralHome.com.
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Gina Bevan
May 16, 2022
Eddie and family,
Jose was a wonderful person and a great associate. He was such a compassionate and kind soul, he will be forever missed by all of us at Alexandria.
Alexandria Moulding Team
May 16, 2022
Eddie and children, we are very sorry for your loss and will miss having Jose as part of the team. He brightened up the spirits of everyone who had the pleasure of working with him and will be greatly missed.
Will Worlinsky
May 13, 2022
Eddie & Family, May the angels lead Jose right into Paradise..... God Bless you all now & always.
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