Jose Antonio Vives-Rosado

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10-11 am.

Jose was born on September 19, 1941 in Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the US Army and retired as a Mess Sergeant after 26 years of honorable service. Jose was a wonderful cook, he loved cooking for his family, he especially enjoyed opening up his home for others to gather and fellowship with. His yeast rolls, caramel corn, and treats were something special.

Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Sergio Vives and Ana Rosado, a sister, Ledia Acevedo, and his special K9 companion, Chica.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth Ann Vives; his children, Teresa Sibley, Mark (Anita) Vives, DeAna (Charles) McNelley, Barb (Scott) Mizzell, and Pamela (Patrick) Paulson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings, Papolo Vives, Ana Vives, and Jorge Vives; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Burial Date October 6, 2021 A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10-11 am.