Maximo Irizarry, age 97, passed away on December 23, 2023. Born on January 8, 1926 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Galo Irizarry Guzman and Flora Torres de Irizarry. Beloved husband of Aurea Rosa Irizarry. Devoted father of Hector (Annie), Henry(Mary), Enid Milagro (Carlos), Kenneth A. (Tammy), Carmen (Freddy-Deceased), Helen (Victor-Deceased), Maximo Jr. (Theresa) and Joseph (Stephanie). Cherished grandfather of Carlito, Lissette, Lisa, David, Danielle, Annalisse, Efren II, Gabriel, Isaiah, Israel, Francisco, Kenneth Michael, Jennifer Marie, Anamarie, Jennifer Elicia, Melissa, Kenny, Jesus (Deceased), Antonio (Little Tony), Harley, Aidan, Chase, Addyson, Kruz and Alexa. Great grandfather of Juan Tomas (deceased), Dante, Xiomari, Xavier, Bella, Lily, Elias, Adrian, Nadia, Kali, Doc, Arjuna, Carsten, Kylee, Charley Jean, Madison, Mallory, Marshall, William, Benjamin, Emmett, and Luna. Dear brother of Haydee (Jose), and the late Jesus, Amelia, Feliza, Juana, Merida, William (Irma), and Antonio (Gladys). Treasured uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 3395 E. 53rd St. Cleveland, OH 44127 (Please Meet at Church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
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