Juan Alejo

1944 - 2014

Juan Alejo obituary, 1944-2014, Brandon, FL

BORN

1944

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home

2323 West Brandon Blvd

Brandon, Florida

Juan Alejo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2014.

Juan is such a common name in Spanish ... and especially in within our family so he was always referred to by his friends and family as Juan Alejo.

Juan passed away at the age of 70 on April 17th in Brandon, Florida .

He was born on Valentines' day in 1944 in La Bomba de Cenovi, Dominican Republic. He emigrated to the United States in 1962 and built his life in Westbury, New York. He married Arcelia Betances in 1966 with whom he had two children. He was an influencial member of the Hispanic community on Long Island, New York serving as a mentor to many. He worked as a truck driver, having over a million miles driven with no accidents. He was able to fulfill his life's dream to some day returning to his homeland and retired to the Dominican Republic in 2000 where he and his wife enjoyed a wonderful retirement.

Juan is survived by his loving family, his wife of 48 years, Arcelia Alejo and his children: Juan, married to Aurelinda Alejo and their children Rachel, Franchesca and Rafael; Jane, married to Aaron Sierra and their son, Daniel and Jocelyn, married to Johnny Urena and their daughter, Gianna.

He will be joyfully remembered as a beloved Husband, loving Father, doting Grandfather and friend to all.

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September 1, 2014

Jeffrey Wise

My most deepest condolences to the Alejo Family. I had the highest respect for Juan. My God bless you all

May 7, 2014

Jocelyn Urena

Posted by Jocelyn Urena

April 25, 2014

Ramon Quintana

To the Alejo family, The Quintana family is deeply saddened for your loss. In the small moments I talked to Juan I remember them being filled with laughter and joy, he will be missed by all! Jocelyn, Johnny and GiGi god bless, my condolences are in my heart for your family.

April 25, 2014

Carmen Rentas

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with my cousin Jocelyn Urena Alejo & my auntie Nelly Rentas, and to the Alejo family & Grandchildren as you grieve. Juan will always remain in my heart & soul the "father figure" image & role he immediately took over when I loss my dad a long time ago...Always in our hearts & prayers we love you dearly. Carmen Felita Rentas & family

April 22, 2014

Jenefer Edelen

I was fortunate to meet Juan once and his smile and wonderful witty humor is still a fresh memory. I know he was a great man because Jane comes alive when she speaks of him and her face lights up with his same smile. Rest in peace Juan, you are so very loved.

April 21, 2014

Elizabeth Martinez

Our deepest condolences go out to my cousin Jocelyn and the Alejo family..

Liz, Gabe, Eli and Tia Carmen

April 21, 2014

Elizabeth Martinez

May you rest in peace Juan...

April 21, 2014

Elizabeth Martinez

He was a great and loving man. He made us laugh and will live on in all of us as a gentle hearted uncle and brother in law to my grandmother Carmen Rentas... We will miss you, you are gone but never forgotten...

April 21, 2014

Elizabeth Martinez

He was a great and loving man. He made us laugh and will live on in all of us as a gentle hearted uncle and brother in law to my grandmother Carmen Rentas... We will miss you, you are gone but never forgotten...

April 21, 2014

Aurora Rentas

Someone said "They are out to get the Rentas family & those attach to us" I simply shook my head, while smiling. There are no comforting words that can soothe your broken heart or stop those tears flowing down your cheeks. To the Alejo family my deepest and sincere condolences. Juan was more than an uncle to all of us. He took over my pain & my loss of my dad back in 1991. I will never ever forget his favorite lines,"Lolita what are you up to now " Who's pissing you off ? Every time we saw each other. I will always treasure our memories going back to the late 60's & up to our last dance together at Emily's sweet 16th birthday. Am smiling again, because you are now with my angels in Heaven looking down at us, your children and grand children guiding us all. Rest in eternal peace my dearest Juan love you dearly. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance especially for being a dad to me and many of us. In my heart & prayers always..

Posted by Aurora Rentas

April 21, 2014

Brian Nieves

Juan

It was a pleasure to know you. I remember all the good time in Westbury at your home. You would take you time to joke around with me or take some time and give me advice, just like I was your son.

Paths that cross will cross again, my friend.

To The Family

It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.

April 20, 2014

Nelson Rentas

Juan,

The wisdom you shared continues to guide me in my Life. The moments are treasured as well your footprint in life. To all in mourning of Juan Bautista Alejo, know that he is resting peacefully and that his legacy will always be remembered within the Heart and Soul of the Rentas family.

April 20, 2014

Jocelyn Alejo-Urena

Dad, words cannot express the pain in loosing you so soon. There was still so much more to do & say but at the same token thinking of you brings me great joy to know that I had the greatest father a daughter can ask for. Your humorous personality and sincere ways was the key to everyone's heart as well as being a role model to many & it's how you will always be remembered. But your greatest accomplishment in life was being an awesome dad - your lectures & great advice is the reason I'm the woman I am today & for that I will be eternally grateful. Your granddaughter, Gigi, will grow up remembering you fondly & know you loved her dearly. I will always love you always & miss you dearly. Until we meet again daddy.

April 20, 2014

Cynthia Ortiz

To the Alejo Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that God will help each and everyone , find a way to keep the sweet memories alive. RIP

April 20, 2014

Johnny A Urena

Juan was more to me than just my Father in-law, he was a friend, a teacher and mentor. His influence in me, lives on in my daily life and will continue to live on with his granddaughter's upbringing. He was a man that made an impression wherever he went, and I'm sure that he will be making an impression up in heaven... "Juan, may you rest in peace and thank you for being the great person that you were".

April 19, 2014

Zulay Rosado & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Although there is nothing we can say that will take this pain away, take comfort in the fact that he is at peace and will live forever in your memories.

April 19, 2014

Terrence & Bernice Tyms

My deepest sympathy to the Alejo family. Losing a family member is one of the hardest thing to go through but know that God has a plan and that he is in a better place

April 18, 2014

Robert Rentas

To the Alejo Family, please know that although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
With Deepest Sympathy.

April 18, 2014

Lydia Carrasquillo-Rentas

To the Alejo family, we are deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. Juan was a great person and will live In our memories forever. Our heart felt condolences to your family.

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