Felix Perea Sr.

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Felix Perea Sr.
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Date of Birth: 
February 22 1936
Date of Death: 
July 25 2010

Felix Perea Sr. was born on February 22, 1936 to Isidro Perea and Julia Fransciso De Perea in Río, Naguabo, Puerto Rico.

When Felix was 18 years old he moved to New York City, where he met his future wife Ana Celia Vergara. After one year of dating and at the ages of 20 and 19, Felix and Ana were married in The Bronx, New York in June 1956. On October 21, 1957 Felix and Ana had their first son, Felix Perea, Jr. On January 29, 1962, their second son, Steven Perea was born.

Felix, Ana, and their 2 sons lived in The Bronx until 1973 when the family moved to Puerto Rico, where they stayed until 1977 and eventually moved back to The Bronx. In 1981 Felix purchased a home in Orlando, Florida and sent his wife and oldest son to furnish the home and prepare for the move once Felix was able to sell the family business, a Spanish grocery store he owned and managed in The Bronx. After the entire family moved to Orlando, Felix purchased another Spanish grocery store in Downtown Orlando. He owned and managed the store until he sold it to a close friend in 1986.

In Florida, Felix's oldest son, Felix Jr. met and married Sandra Somers. Felix and Sandy had their first daughter, Christina Anna, on August 10, 1986. Felix Jr. and Sandy were married the following year in February 1987 in Orlando, Florida. Felix and Sandy went on to have two more children, Jessica Nicole born on December 9, 1989 and Kristoffer David born on December 16, 1991.

Felix Sr. enjoyed visiting his family and friends and was known for stopping by unannounced to regularly visit his brother-in-laws, nieces, long-time friends, and neighbors. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Felix passed away in the home of his son, Felix Jr. in Kissimmee, Florida on July 25, 2010 after being sick for several months from complications related to a routine procedure done in March of 2010.

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Place of Birth: 
Naguabo, Puerto Rico, United States
Place of Death: 
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Primary State of Residence: 
Orlando, Florida, United States

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