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Balbino Rios

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Balbino Rios

December 16th, 1920 - February 28th, 2018

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Balbino Rios 97-years old born on December 16, 1920 in Morovis, Puerto Rico peacefully passed away at home, late morning of Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Tampa, Florida, He was surrounded by his devoted daughter Olga Rios Lopez, Grandson Daniel J. Lopez Jr. & his Caregiver & Friend Elizabet Burgos Funetes of 6 years. After his valiant fight with the afflicting disease of Congestive Heart Failure/COPD he died with a strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of his family and friends he battled this disease, gracefully, until the very end. Balbino was born to the late Eloy and Sandalia Rios nee Ortega. Brother to beloved, Jose Rios, Herminia Rios, Pastor Rios, Esperanza Rios and Rosa Rios. He would grow up in Morovis, Puerto Rico and was so loved by all. He was married to his first Beloved wife Agapita Rios and they had 6 children, he then became a widower in his thirties. Thereafter, he lived in New York City and started a family with his late wife lifelong companion and friend Agustina Rios, they had 4 children which they raised in New York City and Hoboken, New Jersey. He Retired at 62 moved to Jersey City Heights, New Jersey than moved to Tampa, Florida. Balbino, worked in the Restaurant industry but he was also a business man owning his own grocery stores (Bodegas) and Fruit Stands in New York City and New Jersey. Dad was A devout Catholic, loved his work, his roosters, his dominos, obsessed with having food in the pantry but above all he LOVED GOD, his belated wife of 58 years, his children and his ENTIRE FAMILY near and far. Balbino Rios is survived by 9 of his10 adult children: Carmen Ana Rios, Late Beloved Son in law Ricardo Rosario, Balbino Rios Jr., Daughter in law Elizabeth Baez Rios, Idalia Rios, Son in law Pablo Aviles, Late Beloved Son Juan Ramon Rios, Irma Rios, Jose Genaro Rios, Daughter in law Marilyn Rios, Edwin Rios, Late Beloved Daughter in law Evelyn Rios, Olga Rios Lopez, William Rios, Elizabeth Rios Ramos and Son in law George Ramos. He has (38) grand children, (56) Great Grand children and (4) Great Great Grandchildren. He is survived by many nephews and nieces and their loved ones. Many thanks to Elizabet (CNA) whom cared for mom and dad as if they had been her own parents. She was devoted and gently cared for them both. Dad was her friend they were partners in crime. She would accommodate to all his needs, events and spoiled him rotten and for that you will be rewarded by our heavenly Father. You will always be another granddaughter to our family. Also Many Thanks for the doctors that helped keep our father up and going. Dr. Florentino and Staff, Primary Doctor Union City, New Jersey Dr. Sharma and Staff, Cardiologist Hackensack, New Jersey Dr. Cintas and Staff, Primary Doctor Tampa, Florida Dr, William Capo and Staff Cardiologist Tampa, Florida Dr. Lietner Podiatrist Tampa, Florida Dr. Boothby ENT Tampa, Florida, St Joseph’s Hospital Main, ER Doctors/Staff/Nurses Tampa Florida

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