RAMON ANTONIO RAMOS

Ramón, or Tony, as I knew him, was the first friend I made in the U.S. the same day that I arrived back in 1962. He was also a recent arrival. From that day forward we always kept in touch with each other. Years could pass, and we would not talk, but I knew he would be there for me, if I needed him , and I hope he knew that he could also count on me.
Tony had lived in Venezuela prior to coming to the U.S., and I had family there, so we bonded over that common thread, and years later, after graduating college; we traveled there together.
I knew all of Tony's family since we were neighbors, and my family shopped at his family's (El Paso) grocery store. we went to Citrus Grove Elementary, Middle School, and later to Miami Sr. High. I also spent a semester in Gainesville before being pulled south by a new girlfriend, who did not last very long.
Tony and I bought an electronic ping pong table which we placed in several bars Ca. 1973, and then, the business dried out, and my then wife tired of having the table as part of our furniture. I called him, he retrieved the table, and that was the extent of our business venture.
A few years later, I was pleasantly surprised when my boss at the time told me that his daughter was engaged to a friend of mine, it turned out to be Tony, who had gotten engaged to Olguita. We ( the couples) socialized on a couple of occasions, but those were very busy days occupied with child rearing, work, etc..., but I always knew, and cared about Tony and his family.
I now live part-time in Tennessee, and back in March, I received a text, and was pleasantly surprised to see Tony's picture (The one that appears in this site.), but postponed reading the text until I was less busy. At lunch time I proceeded to read my e mails and I just about fell out of my chair. How could it be? he was perfectly fine just a couple of months before when we went to a R.E. conference together.
Little by little, by dribs and drabs, I learned from common friends the horrible details and could not accept what had occurred.
As fate would have it, I was flying back to Miami the day he was interred, but un fortunately, I did not make it in time. I asked a couple of friends to explain to Olguita why I was absent, and followed up several times by leaving voice mails to the telephone number that I had , but have not heard from anyone.
I would like to express to his immediate family how much I loved Tony and how sorry I am that I was not there with you to mourn the passing of my longest friend. It so happens that my dear sister preceded Tony into the after life by about a month and this news put a terrible spin on the first few months of of 2021.
If Olguita or either of the girls will allow me, I would like to reminisce about all the funny and silly stories that he and In shared.
With you always in your sorrow.

Juan Mario Corzo

It takes a while to absorb that Ramon left us. We shared many memories from Miami High and Miami Dade College. Thinking of them I smile for those memories. Life is full of surprises. May you rest in peace my good friend.

With love to you and your family.

Maria Elena del Valle Morales

We will never forget Ramon and the many times together we shared among friends at Miami High, college and UF. Las historias son largas y llenas de añoranzas. !Como nos reíamos! Para Olguita e hijas nuestras sinceras condolencias. Ramon, amigo, te queremos. Enrique y Maggie Ferrer

Ramon Ramos, co-worker, friend, we always enjoyed walking and talking about politics, Venezuela situation, travel around the world, restaurants and so many topics. You were a person very dedicated to your family, to your mother when she was alive, your wife, daughters and special your grandsons. My friend Ramon, we will miss you. God Bless you.

Ramon, you will be always in our memory and heart.

Alfredo Briceno

Ramon Ramos was a compassionate individual who was very dedicated to his family and friends. Ramon was a strong advocate of human rights whether in the work place or community. It was truly a pleasant opportunity that our paths crossed. I will always remember our time together. To his wife, children and family my prayer is that our Heavenly Father will continually cover and keep them during this very sensitive time. Peace and Love too his family.

I have known Ramon for over thirty years. When I bought my condo in Lake Worth years ago he came up to the unit and spent the whole day with me taking off wall paper. We worked hard and he was right by my side and how I appreciated his help. He went out of his way to help me and that was my friend Ramon Ramos. We also shared a lot of time talking about our families and grandchildren and he simply adored his family. He was a very kind and compassionate person and we also worked together for many years. During the difficult work environment that we both had I knew that he always had my back. I will truly miss him and think of him forever. Your friend, Allan E. Monica