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Jose Chirinos Obituary
October 28, 1950 - January 3, 2025
Coral Gables, Florida - Deacon José Simón "Pepe" Chirinos, a humble and joyful servant of servants, died of a sudden heart attack, on Jan. 3, while vacationing, with his wife, in his native Arequipa, Peru. He was 74.
Born into a Catholic family of 17 children, he was the 13th child. Upon their parents' death, he and the younger children were reared by two older sisters, Mamá Nelly and Mamá Edith.
He began college in Arequipa, at Universidad Santa María, and graduated in Miami, at St. Thomas University, in 1976, later on earning a master's in international business administration at Nova Southeastern University.
For 39 years, he worked at Crowley, a logistics/shipping company, becoming International Sales Director and a top leader of professional development.
In 1972, he met Honduran-born Zulay Domínguez Galeano while waiting for the bus on their way to college. His pick-up line was, "¿Te veo el domingo, después de la Misa?" They were married at Gesu Catholic Church and have three adult children: Joseph Simon (Julissa Delgado), Yané Marie (Timothy Sleppy), and Peter Paul (Cassandra Galanter) and nine grandchildren: José Nikolás, Maia Sienna, Ty Aaron, Kyle Andrew, Taylor Anne, Kendall Allison, Talon Alexis, Cristian Maximiliano, and Florence María.
At age 55, he entered the Archdiocese of Miami's Permanent Diaconate Program, attending St. John Vianney and St. Vincent de Paul Seminaries. Ordained in 2010, he was assigned to St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Deacon Pepe dedicated his life to Our Lord, family, friends, and anyone in need of his counsel or services. The Archbishop appointed him Chaplain of Matrimonios en Victoria, and Spiritual Director of the Renovación Carismática and Horizontes de Cristiandad. For 14 years, he directed the program Stella Maris, Radio Paz 830 a.m., providing pastoral care to cruise/cargo ships' crewmembers and people who work at sea.
Viewing: Memorial Plan Westchester, 9800 SW 24th St., Miami, Sunday 1/19, 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Funeral Mass: St. Augustine, 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables, Monday 1/20, 1:30 p.m. Burial: Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, 11411 NW 25th St., Doral, 3:30 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jose Chirinos
Claudio Naranjo
June 30, 2025
My dear 15 year Crowley "Friend in Christ" i have thought about you much in the past couple years we had not spoken or gone to lunch to catch up on our lives. I'm shocked to just read of your passing. May your wife Zulay and the children receive my most sincere condolences, i now know you & E Diaz are joking, socializing up in heaven. God bless you man for being my co worker, neighbor and dear friend since 1978.
Ed Porro
March 23, 2025
Just found out about Deacon Jose´s passing. He was such a genuine person with a beautiful soul. He was a great friend to my father and to our family. The compassion and kindness he showed my family after my fathers passing helped us heal. My heart breaks for his family, wife, children, grandchildren. We will pray for your peace and healing. May God hold Jose close.
Carmen Diaz
March 23, 2025
I just recently found out that Deacon Chirinos has passed and I´m heartbroken for his loss. His kindness, compassion and his humility touched me. My condolences to his wife and family.
Carmen Diaz
(Ed Porro sister in law)
Denise Pereira
March 4, 2025
Rest in piece. We will miss you
Dr Denise Pereira and Michelle Sapp APRN
Nora Rivera
January 22, 2025
Zulay: siempre los he tenido en mis oraciones, recordando los momentos gratos que compartimos. Siento mucho que Pepe nos haya dejado. Deseamos que Dios te de la sabiduría para llevar esta pena en tu corazoncito. Yo siempre lo recordaré como un hombre recto y humilde, tanto como bueno. Que descanse en paz!
Jesse & Nilda Perez
January 19, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful boss, friend, and a brotherin Christ. We love you and will miss you always. Our condolences to Zulay and family.
Arturo Vásquez
January 19, 2025
En nombre del grupo de oración Ríos de agua viva, de la parroquia de San Raymond y en el mío propio les enviamos nuestras condolencias a la familia Chirinos nos unimos con una mezcla de tristeza y alegría por los buenos recuerdos que tenemos de nuestro Director Espiritual, las lecciones y las muestras de amor que aprendimos de nuestro Diácono. QEPD y brille para el la luz perpetua
Clase Biblia Las Paulinas
January 19, 2025
Muchas Gracias por todas sus ensenananzas biblicas. Dios lo bendiga siempre.
Esther
January 19, 2025
Saw him in a few Renovacion CarismáticaCatol8c Hispana de Miami retreat and Seminars. Rest in Peace good servant of the Lord.
Ilsy Gray
January 19, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Grupo de oración de San Raymond
January 18, 2025
Gracias por estar ahí, donde nadie le veía pero muy oportuno para cualquier situación... EPD su alma... Seguirá en las oraciones del Grupo Rios de Agua Viva de la Parroquia San Raymond, Miami. Bendiciones para toda su familia
Gustavo y María Antonieta Roversi
January 18, 2025
Descansa en paz querido Diácono, tu labor seguirá dando frutos. Siempre te recordaremos cómo un hombre de Dios que pasó por este mundo haciendo el bien
Maria Elena Fernandez
January 18, 2025
Descansa en Paz querido diácono de nuestro grupo de Horizontes. Mucho te extrañaremos y siempre en nuestras oraciones
Zulay Domínguez Chirinos
January 18, 2025
El amor de mi vida has sido tú...
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