Obituary published on Legacy.com by House of Paradise Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. - Erie on May 10, 2024.
Jose Antonio "Gigio" Fuentes
Jose Antonio "Gigio" Fuentes passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024; leaving
behind his family and children way too soon. He was born in Sylmar California at Olive View
Medical Center. "Gigio" was born on July 20th, 1991 to the parents of Amadeo Fuentes Sr. and
Ramona Alvarez Fuentes.
Jose attended Roosevelt Middle School and graduated from Erie Central High School in 2009.
Jose worked several jobs including being a school bus driver for the city of Erie School District
and as of most recently with Presta Construction Supplies.
In addition to loving his children, Jose also loved martial arts, motorcycles, jogging, his nephew,
and his dog Dior. Jose was a passionate member of the Savage Kings motorcycle club and was
also involved in #1 Stunnas and Five of a Kind. Jose was known for his amazing social
personality, his willingness for assisting others, and his boisterous laugh.
Jose leaves behind three biological children, Arielys, Angelo,Keshley Fuentes (Alicia Royer);
his non-biological children Khloe and Kaiden Lopez (Alicia Royer). His brother Jonathan
Fuentes (Jessica P. & Nephew Leonardo Fuentes) whom he was inseparable with; Brother
Amadeo Fuentes Jr; His best friend who was like another brother to Jose, Emmanuel Ramos,
cousin Mario Morales who was also special to Jose, his Karate teacher Master Brian Arrington
and all those who cared for him at TKO Erie karate school. Jose is survived by many friends and
family including his close friends who were in his bike clubs with him. Jose truly inspired all
around him and made great relationships along his life journey.
Family and friends will gather:
Friday, May 17, 2024, at House of Paradise Cremation and Funeral Services located at 701 East
Ave (7th/East Ave)
Erie, PA 16503 with viewing hours 2 pm-4 pm and again 6 pm –8 pm.
Then Saturday at 11 am at St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church 1237 West 21st
Erie, PA16502 For Mass Services. The burial and final resting place will be at Erie Cemetery 2116
Chestnut Street
Erie, PA 16502. Professional Services rendered by House of Paradise Cremation
and Funeral Services Erie. All are cordially invited to the services of Jose Antonio "Gigio"
Fuentes.
José Antonio "Gigio" Fuentes
José Antonio "Gigio" Fuentes falleció inesperadamente el Martes 7, de Mayo de 2024; dejando atrás a su familia y a sus hijos demasiado pronto. Nació en Sylmar California el Olive View Medical Center. "Gigio" nació el 20, de Julio de 1991 de sus padres Amadeo Fuentes Sr. y Ramona Álvarez Fuentes.
José atendió la escuela Primaria Roosevelt Middle School y se graduó de la escuela Erie Central High School en 2009. José trabajó en varios trabajos, incluido el de conductor de autobús escolar para el distrito escolar de la ciudad de Erie y, más recientemente, en Presta Construction Supplies.
Además de amar a sus hijos, José también amaba las artes marciales, las motocicletas, trotar (correr), su sobrino Leonardo y su perro Dior. José era un miembro apasionado del Club de Motociclistas Savage Kings y también participó en #1 Stunnas y Five of a Kind. José era conocido por su asombrosa personalidad social, su disposición para ayudar a los demás y su sonrisa.
José deja tres hijos biológicos, Arielys, Angelo, Keshley Fuentes (Alicia Royer); sus hijos no biológicos Khloe y Kaiden Lopez (Alicia Royer). Su hermano Jonathan Fuentes (Jessica P. & Sobrino Leonardo Fuentes) con quien era inseparable; Hermano Amadeo Fuentes Jr; Su mejor amigo que era como un hermano más para José, Emmanuel Ramos, su primo Mario Morales, quien también era especial para José, su maestro de Karate, el Maestro Brian Arrington, y todos aquellos que lo cuidaron en la escuela de karate TKO Erie.
A José le sobreviven muchos amigos y familiares, incluidos sus amigos cercanos que estaban con él en sus Clubes de Ciclismo. José realmente inspiró a todos los que lo rodeaban e hizo excelentes relaciones a lo largo de su vida.
Familiares y amigos se reunirán:
Viernes 17, de Mayo de 2024
House of Paradise Cremation and Funeral Services 701 East Ave (7th/East Ave)
Erie, PA 16503
con un horario de visualización de 2 p. m. a 4 p. m. y nuevamente de 6 p. m. a 8 p. m. Luego, el Sábado 18, de Mayo a las 11 am en la Iglesia Católica Romana St. Stephens 1237 West 21st
Erie, PA 16502 para servicios masivos. El lugar de entierro y descanso final será en el cementerio Erie Cemetery 2116 Chestnut Street Erie,Pa 16502. Servicios profesionales prestados por House of Paradise Cremation and Funeral Services Erie. Todos están cordialmente invitados al servico de Jose Antonio "Gigio" Fuentes.