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Juan Alicea, age 90, of Wilmington, formerly of Garnet Valley, PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Juan was born in Adjuntus, Puerto Rico to Rosa Maria Maldanado Velez and Silverio Alicea Serrano. He was raised with 8 brothers and 8 sisters.
He lived in Philadelphia before moving to Garnett Valley with his late wife Mary. They resided there for at least 60 years raising their 4 children.
Juan worked in Container Research with his wife. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and he and Mary volunteered at the Naamans Creek County Manor Nursing Home.
Juan loved being outside in mother nature. He enjoyed the beach, swimming, fishing, crabbing, grilling, and making rice and beans. He also liked teaching kids how to cut wood and crush cans.
Juan was always helping poeple no matter what. Whether it was taking them somewhere they needed to go or helping them move things, he was there. Jusan learned at a young age to work hard by helping to maintain his family property in Puerto Rico. His mother Rosa also taught him to have respect for others.
Juan adored his wife, Mary Alicea who he lost in June, He is also predeceased in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children, Benajmin Rivera, Miriam E. Alicea, Ana C. Alicea-Bondon, Miguel Alicea, and Carmern Alicea; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. |