Jose Nunez

Jose Luis Nunez, 52, of 94 Carver Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Vantage of Wilbraham with Fermi Renta by his side.

Jose was born in Rio Piedra, Puerto Rico, and moved to Springfield over 45 years ago. He dedicated his time to his mother, brother, and extended family.

He graduated from Putnam Vocational High School in June 1989 with a diploma in Engineering Drafting. He worked for RFK Youth Service Center, in Springfield, on Tinkham Road for 18 years and he worked for B.J. Hunt driving trucks-long haul for 5 years.

Pre-deceased by his mother, Angelina Colon and both grandparents, Marcola Colon Rodriguez and Pablo Colon Hernandez, he is survived by his brother, Modesto Nunez Jr (Marisol) of Wilbraham, Ma and his father, Modesto Nunez Sr of Puerto Rico; his nephews, Jonathon Nunez (Fermi) of Springfield and Joshua Nunez of Springfield and Jeremy Rivas (Cinthya) of Chicopee. He is also survived by 11 aunts and uncles, Marcelo Colon (Marisol), Jose Colon, Sergio Colon, Daniel Colon (Diana), Emma Colon (David Panciera), Maria Hansen (Glenn), Olga Fuentes (Felix), Samuel Colon (Maribel Martinez), Rosa Colon, Juan Colon (Alecia), Norma Ruiz (Luis), an extended family of cousins and many friends.

The family, in lieu of flowers, request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society to continue their research and help find a cure. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.