Francisco Figueroa, 93, Enjoyed Playing His Accordion
Francisco “Don Ito” Figueroa, 93, of Lorain, went home to the Lord Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain following a lengthy illness.
He was born January 10, 1926 in Humacao to Saturnino Figueroa and Maria Olmeda. He lived Brooklyn, New York before coming to in 1967. Francisco retired from Lorain Ford Assembly Plant and worked at Fruehauf Trailer Co. in Avon Lake. He enjoyed playing his accordion.
He will be deeply missed by his daughters Mary (Daniel) Reyes Figueroa of Humacao, Elisa (Elio) DeJesus of Greenville, Kentucky, Anna (Anibal) Burgos of Lorain and Lydia DeJesus of Louisville, Kentucky; sons Benjamin (Eva) Figueroa of Las Piedras, Puerto Rico and David (Mildred) Figueroa of Charlotte, North Carolina; 22 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
Other than his parents Francisco was preceded in death by his loving wife of 74 years Filomena Figueroa (née Torres) in April 2017; son Luis Figueroa; sisters Alejandrina Figueroa Sanchez, Ana Maria Figueroa Sanchez and Luz Maria Figueroa.
His family will receive friends Wednesday, April 10 from 5 PM until time of service at 7 PM at Iglesia Pentacostal Cristo Missionera, 1930 Broadway Avenue. His funeral service will be there Thursday at 10 AM. Pastor Ruben Rodriguez will officiate, Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst.
Funeral arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, (440) 277-8164. For expressions of sympathy and further information please see, Reidyfuneral.com.