Angel Sanchez, 90, Enjoyed Playing Music
Angel Sanchez, 90, of Lorain, died Thursday October 6, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain.
He was born March 1, 1921 in Corozal, Puerto Rico and had resided in the Lorain area since 1951.
Angel worked at the Ford Engine Plant (#2) in Brook Park for 30 years retiring in 1980.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain. Angel was a professional singer and musician in Puerto Rico before coming to the United States. He enjoyed being with his family, singing and playing music.
He is survived by his children Marie Hernandez and Angel Sanchez, both of Lorain, Edgar Sanchez (Michele) of Shelby Twp, Michigan, grandchildren Brenda Morgan (Garth), Cheryl Hernandez, Eric Hernandez, Edgar Sanchez, Jr, Amber Sanchez, Troy Sanchez and Kyle Ballogh (Marc), 6 great grandchildren, sisters and brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Eva Sanchez (nee Melendez) on December 25, 2009 and parents Rafael and Casiana Sanchez (nee Padilla).
The family will receive friends Sunday 2-6 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Private family funeral services will be held later with burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Township.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.