Juan Antonio Ovalles "Chino"'s Obituary
Juan Antonio Ovalles “Chino”, 86, of Lawrence, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, February 6th,2025 at the Lawrence General Hospital.
He was born on February 10th,1938 in Moca, Dominican Republic, son of the late Juan Delacruz and Juana (Peralta) Ovalles. Juan served in the Dominican Republic Navy. He worked for several years for Malden Mills and the Red Tavern.
Juan’s Family members include his
Daughter: Judy Espaillat
Son: David Ovalles
Daughter: Elizabeth Terrones
Daughter: Sara Ovalles
Daughter: Nicole Colon
Daughter: Brandy Ovalles
Step-son: Mario Newman
His Sisters: Altagracia, Maria, Mercedes, Andrea and Luisa and families. As well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to call on Tuesday, February 11th,2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. His funeral service will take place immediately following the calling hours at 12:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Cemetery in Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com.
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