Jose Bonifacio Padilla's Obituary
PADILLA LAGOMASINO, DR. JOSE B. Born in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Padilla (Pepe, as he was fondly known by his family and friends), passed away on Friday, December 26th at his home in Coral Gables, Florida. At his side, with him were his wife, Hortensia and his two sons, Jose and Julio. Dr. Padilla graduated from the Medical School of the University of Havana, Cuba in 1954 and practiced medicine in Miami, Florida until his recent retirement. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapel located at 4600 SW Street. The viewing will take place Sunday, December 28th from 6 to 10 p.m. On Monday December 29th, the chapel will open at 9 a.m. A funeral mass will be officiated by Monsignor Jude O'Doherty at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Epiphany located at 8235 SW 57 Avenue. Burial will follow the services at Woodland Cemetery. Dr. Jose Padilla is survived by his loving wife, Hortensia Abril Pascual de Padilla, his sons Jose Agustin and Julio Antonio, his daughters-in- law Federica Chimento and Carolina Tozzi, and his grandchildren Alessandro, Gianluca, Christian and Adrian, his sister-in-law Bertha Abril Pascual de Avello, his cousins Frank and Ena Aguereberre, Julio Luis Guardado Pascual, Rosa Maria Guardado Pascual de Ledesma, Augusto Ledesma, Fabian Cepero de Armas, Maky Allen de Armas, Isabel Cortizo Pascual de Labrador, Francisco and Maria Eugenia Mestre, his nephews Mario and Alexis Avello Abril, his parents-in-law Adriano and Teresita Chimento, and Gino and Dothy Tozzi. The Padilla-Abril family is grateful to all those who have given their great support during this difficult time and in a special way to Drs. Jorje Jacobi, Michelle Astarita, Luis Villa, Roberto Friedman, Monsignor Jude O'Doherty, Olga Cobian, Vivian Valcarce and the beloved Aurora. May Pepe rest in the peace of the Lord. VAN ORSDEL - CORAL GABLES 4600 SW 8 St. (305) 446-4412 Family Owned Since 1942 www.vanorsdelfuneralchapels.com
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