Julio Rosario

JULIO ROSARIO, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, while surrounded by his loving family. Julio was born on June 2, 1935 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. He was a 40-year resident of Lake Station and was a retiree of LTV Steel. In his spare time, Julio enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and word searches. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his daughter, Evelyn (Exio) Rosario; 5 grandchildren, Kanya Ballenger, Gabriel Rosario, Edwin Manuel Rosario, Selena Rosario, and Jessica Rosario; 4 great grandchildren, Isaiah, Jaden, Caleb, and Evelyn; 4 brothers, Santos, Hector, William, and David; 5 sisters, Luz F., Justina, Herminia, Conchita, and Elizabeth; other loving family and dear friends.

Julio was preceded in death by his sons, Edwin and Manuel; his parents, Concepcion and Genoveva; and brother, Roman.

A funeral service for Julio will be Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781 Central Ave., Lake Station. Burial will follow at McCool Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, (219) 962-1606 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.