Juan Francisco Osoria

Juan Francisco Osoria, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at The Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. A resident of Zephyrhills since 2023, Juan was born on December 15, 1947, in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, to the late Ana Estebania Osoria and Francisco Osoria. At the age of 16, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. He worked as a doorman and porter for 37 years on East 77th Street in New York City, faithfully serving his community with humility and dedication. A devoted student of the Bible, Juan taught Sunday School and Bible Institute classes for many years at his home church, Asamblea Pentecostal, in Brooklyn. His deep love for Scripture and for teaching left a lasting impact on countless lives, inspiring others to live for Christ and to "study to show yourself approved" (2 Timothy 2:15). His wisdom, patience, and unwavering faith were hallmarks of his ministry and his life. Juan is survived by his loving wife, Maria; his daughters, Madeline, Raquel, and Noemi; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Mia, Matthew, Jacob, Brielle, and Kevin; and his great-grandson, Carter. He is also survived by his brothers, Wilfredo and Samuel Humberto. He was preceded in death by his beloved siblings, Gladys Ester and Luis Aníbal, who remained his closest friends and confidants throughout his life. Juan will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, steadfast faith, and the love he poured into his family and all who knew him. His legacy lives on in the many hearts he touched and the truths he taught To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Juan, please visit our floral store.