Jose E. Bravo

What can I say about our Father......

Dad was man of few words, did not talk much, but when he wanted something done, we knew right away just by the way he looked at us the expression on his face told a story. He was a stern man . Very respectful and smart .

He came to the U.S.A. in 1964 with a trade that was passed on by his father he was a Master Welder worked in the Navy Yard repairing ships. He did everything for us ,gave us good advice .Taught us how to be financially Independent . He loved music , dancing and enjoyed playing Dominos and cards . He played with my brother in laws Army buddy..

Dad was smart and he knew how to make things work. He can pull things apart and put them back together with either Electrical tape or Duct tape. LOL But things would work. He repaired anything and everything.

Dad loved his family; had many friends was very close with his cousins which he grew up with; they were like his sisters they took good care of him.

He was patient in certain ways , mom would go on retreats, and he would stay home he did not mind it .

There are so many things about him that will be missed .

The past few months were the hardest his eldest daughter ( Gloria and Gerard cared for him , as we watched him turn from a strong healthy man to a fragile man , but even in those moments he made us laugh ,he had a song that he would sing every time my sister Gloria would tell him to have patience. We laughed ....

He leaves behind 5 children Jorge, Gloria , Bianca ,Julio and Francia, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Everyone loved him !!

Our Dad will be forever missed !!

Rest in Paradise Papi .....