Jose A. Negron, of Bronx, NY, passed away on January 4, 2013 at Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York. He was 72 years old.
Born on December 6, 1940 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he came to the United States in 1956. He was the son of the late Graciano and Laura Lafontaine Negron.
He was married to Georgina (Charleman) Negron, who passed away December 2012.
Mr. Negron was a Building Manager with Bloomfield Properties in the Bronx and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Bronx.
A family statement reads: “Jose loved boxing and had a passion for food, drink and a zest for life. He was passionate in everything he did and was a very giving person.”
He is survived by his daughter, Laura Mangual of Florida, NY; his son, Adam Negron of Goshen; a granddaughter, Morgan Mangual; his brothers and sisters: Graciano Negron, Francisco Negron, Abraham Negron, Celia Diaz, Carmen Rodriguez and Elba Iris Rivera, all of Puerto Rico; He was predeceased by his son, Fernando Negron, a sister, Sotera Negron, and a brother, Fernando Negron.
No visitation hours. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday, January 11th, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church, 389 E. 150th Street, Bronx, NY.