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Juan Zapatta Obituary
Worcester - Juan Francisco Vanegas Zapatta, 19, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family and his many caretakers at Sherry's House in Worcester. Juan was born in Cuenca, Ecuador and has lived in Worcester for many years. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School and was attending Quinsigamond College for his first semester when he was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma six months ago.
He leaves his loving parents, Claudia C. Zapatta and Hernan F. Vanegas of Worcester; his brother Paul Vanegas and his sister, Paula Valentina Vanegas; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 13th at 1 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln Street, Worcester. There are no visiting hours. Memorial donations may be sent to Why Me & Sherry's House, 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. To share a memory or leave an online condolence for the family, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
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Amarals
June 28, 2016
Young, bright and loving that's how we remember him..
we're going to miss his smile and good nature.
Our condolences to the family.
Tanya
June 15, 2016
Descansa en paz nuestro angelito❤
Sediles Salome
June 15, 2016
May you rest in God's loving arms.
Maggie Nieves
June 15, 2016
"Those that touch our lives stay in our hearts forever." Quizhpi Nieves Family
mary ellen mccormick
June 14, 2016
I was Juan and Paul's second grade teacher at Chandler Magnet. They were wonderful little boys,and today I'm sure they are fine young men . please accept my deep and sincere sympathies.
Juan Diego
June 14, 2016
you wore like my little brother even do we wore cousins, i had the privilege to see your childhood my little cousin, i may be far away right now and regret not been there to say good bye, my heart will always have a empty space, and the pain is so big i cant say enough to Hernan o Claudia that could change the pain the feel
It is time to say good bye, until we meet in heaven again
June 13, 2016
I'm sorry your gone! God Bless you!
Margaret Matthews
June 13, 2016
R.I.P. Juan,
My condolences to the family
Ms Matthews, formally retire from Worc. Tech.
a mother
June 13, 2016
May Juan's memory be eternal.
Compassionate friend
June 13, 2016
No parent should have to endure the heartache of watching a child suffer. May knowing that the pain he endured somehow comfort you knowing he is now resting in peace.
June 13, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
sharon setaro
June 13, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, may you somehow find a way to get through this dark time. God bless you
Another Parent
June 13, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss, God bless you.
Every Parent ~
June 12, 2016
There are no words in the world that will console parents grieving the death of a child.
Even though we are at a loss of words, we pray that God will bless you with all the strength one needs to make it through this hard time.
May the soul of your child rest in everlasting peace.
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