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John Vega

1945 - 2017

John Vega obituary, 1945-2017, Orlando, FL

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

John Vega Obituary

Vega, John "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world" - Robin Williams John Vega, died unexpectedly at the age of 71, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, due to a tragic motor vehicle accident, in St. Cloud, Florida. Born on November 26, 1945, Santurce, Puerto Rico, son of Florentino Vega and Sol Maria (Santana) Rodriguez. John served in United States Navy, from 1964-1969. He later went on to become a bilingual educator, in Brooklyn, New York. His love of teaching and his commitment to the education of his students, was unparalleled; his love of family, immeasurable. Survived by his son, John Elliott Vega, daughters, Dayanara (Vega) Johnson (Sean Johnson) & grandson, and Yadira Vega; Brother, Florentino (Johnny) Vega (Edna Vega) and sisters, Flor Maria (Vega) Serrano, (Emilio Serrano) Alicia Rodriguez; adored by many nieces, nephews, their children, and many good friends. He is preceded in death by parents, Florentino Vega & Sol Maria (Santana) Rodriguez; brothers, Aramis Rodriguez, Frank Vega Sr., Jose Antonio Vega, Jose Ortiz ; sisters, Crimilda (Vega) Rosario (Jose Rosario) and Gloria Vega. Services to be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Pine Castle Women's Club, 5901 South Orange Ave, Orlando, Fl, 32809 / Wednesday , April 12, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm Missionary Church of the Living God, 46 Lowell St. Rochester, NY 14605

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 7, 2017.

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DJ Cappiello

April 7, 2017

Love you uncle john!! There's no one else like you.I will miss your never ending sense of humor rest in peace. Love, your great nephew , DJ

DJ Cappiello

April 7, 2017

Love you uncle john!! There's no one else like you.I will miss your never ending sense of humor rest in peace love you...DJ

Nellie Santiago

April 7, 2017

Tio Johnny, you will missed deeply. We know you are in a better place with Abuela, Abuelo, Dad, Titi Crimilda, Tio Aramis and many of our family who passed. We miss your visits, your stories, your laughter. You have such a big loving heart. RIP Tío Johnny

Your niece Chiqui, Luis and your grand nephew Luis David

Mimi Vega

April 7, 2017

Never will you be forgotten...you had jokes, and a heart of gold. Teachers are set apart for their dedication to learning. How else would we grow? Thank you, for being you. ❤

Tony Vega

April 7, 2017

You couldnt ask for a better uncle.Love u
"Compai!"

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pine Castle Women's Club,

5901 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Missionary Church of the Living God

46 Lowell St., Rochester, NY

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