José Ramos

José Ramos, 80, affectionately known as “Papa Cheo”, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born March 9, 1939 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Lorenzo Quinones and Esperanza Ramos and spent most of his working years farming.

He was the widower of Gladys Quinones, who passed away in 2018 after 57 years of marriage.

Well loved for his goofy and outgoing personality, José could bring humor to any situation. He was a hardworking family man, and his loss leaves his family heartbroken.

Surviving are his children: Maribel “Mary” Ramos, José “Tito” Ramos, Luz Delia Ramos, Javier Ramos, Janet Ramos, Noel Ramos, Saul “Chalo” Ramos, Sr., Edison “Edi” Ramos and Olga Ramos; 32 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; many siblings and dozens of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Services will be held 12:00 pm Monday, January 6, 2020 at Kimmel Funeral Home, 2001 Market Street, Harrisburg with Pastors William and Ivette Peña officiating. There will be a viewing from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.

Burial will be in Paxtang Cemetery beside his beloved wife.

José Ramos, de 80 años, de Harrisburg, falleció el domingo 29 de diciembre de 2019 en el Harrisburg Hospital.

Nacido el 9 de marzo de 1939 en Yauco, Puerto Rico, era hijo del fallecido Lorenzo Quiñones y Esperanza Ramos y pasó la mayor parte de sus años de trabajo en la agricultura.

Era viudo de Gladys Quinones, quien falleció en 2018 después de 57 años de matrimonio.

Conocido por su personalidad tonta y extrovertida, José podía aportar humor a cualquier situación. Era un hombre de familia trabajador, y su pérdida deja a su familia desconsolada.

Sobreviven sus hijos: Maribel "Mary" Ramos, José "Tito" Ramos, Luz Delia Ramos, Javier Ramos, Janet Ramos, Noel Ramos, Saul "Chalo" Ramos, Sr., Edison "Edi" Ramos y Olga Ramos; 32 nietos; 43 bisnietos; muchos hermanos y docenas de sobrinas, sobrinos y otros familiares y amigos.

Los servicios se llevarán a cabo a las 12:00 pm del lunes 6 de enero de 2020 en Kimmel Funeral Home, 2001 Market Street, Harrisburg. Habrá una visita de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.

El entierro será en el cementerio de Paxtang junto a su amada esposa.