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Jose R. Agüero, known as “Papo” passed away January 15, 2022 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 78 years old. He peacefully passed away surrounded by those he loved and will always be regarded as the best father and husband.
He was born August 7, 1943 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba.
Papo came from a large family, a brother of nine siblings before leaving Cuba. He arrived in Marathon, Florida and settled in West New York, NJ where he lived for many years and raised his family. After retiring from NJ Transit, where he gave 29 years of service, he moved back to Florida and enjoyed retirement in Key Largo, Florida. Lastly, he resided in Vero Beach, Florida where he lived with his daughter, Margaret.
Papo was a huge sports fan – he loved watching baseball; he loved to make people laugh and to tell jokes; he loved the beach; he loved watching action movies; and he read The Godfather many times throughout his life.
We hold dearly the great memories of Papo playing baseball with his son in the park, going to his favorite Cuban bakery for pasteles, his grand enthusiasm when watching football, becoming a grandfather, family vacations, bungee jumping with his daughter, playing poker and drinking cold beer.
He was predeceased by father, Nicolas Agüero; mother, Margarita Agüero; father-in-law, Antonio Hurtado; and mother-in-law, Mercedes Hurtado.
Survivors include son, Anthony W. Agüero and daughter-in-law, Alejandra Marin-Agüero; granddaughter, Mia A. Agüero; daughter, Margaret M. Agüero; mother of his children, Alba M. Agüero-Josko; friend, Robert M. Josko; siblings, Leonardo , Mario, Jose, Martin, Marta , Mirta , Juan and Merys; many nieces and nephews; his faithful fur companions, Jerry, Amber, Jenna, and family and friends in Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Cuba.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Margaret Aguero - Daughter
January 19, 2022, 7:46 pm
Dad, I have no words for the pain and loneliness I feel. I keep reliving a time when I was a child with you at Miller Park, it was snowing – you told me to follow the lines painted on the ground- if I did that, we would meet face to face no matter where we started- and you always found a way to me and I would get so happy when you appeared in front of me and we would celebrate. I’ve heard it said a father is a daughters first true love – and I thank God you were my dad. I will miss you so much, everyday. Thank you for the laughter, love, care and great memories. Forever in my heart, RIP Pa.
Alejandra - Daughter-in-law
January 19, 2022, 11:38 pm
Papo ! No creo que realmente se alcance a medir el dolor que sentimos por tu partida – pero sabemos q nos estás pidiendo seguir adelante. Nunca había conocido una persona tan noble y con un corazón tan grande. Estoy recordando el día q me sacaste el álbum de Tony apenas me conociste. Has sido y serás un gran impacto en mi vida – Tus hijos, tú mayor orgullo van a estar bien porque tú y Alba les enseñaron un amor incondicional. Gracias por el amor infinito q le brindas a Mia tu bella ! ella siempre te tiene en el corazón . Me tienes q mandar el mensajito – quién era Yolanda !!!! ? jahaha – Te quiero mucho y siempre te tendré en mi corazón y mente . Dios te bendiga y q Dios te tenga que en la eterna Gloria. Amén
Adalyn Tello - Niece
January 20, 2022, 4:19 pm
On behalf of my parents, his brother and sister-in-law, Leonardo and Ada Aguero, he will always remain in their hearts, and they will forever cherish all the love and laughter they shared together for so many years. I personally will also cherish all the fond memories I hold of mi Tio Papo – laughing and playing gin rummy for hours! May he rest in peace and may his children and Alba find comfort in all the great memories they made together! ❤
Carlos Aguero - Nephew
January 21, 2022, 2:22 am
I am so saddened and heartbroken by the news of the passing of my dear uncle Papo. As kids my brother and I were always very close to him, as a matter of fact he lived with us for a few years when we were kids growing up in New Jersey. Later on when we moved to South Florida we were always in contact with him and he would come down every summer with his wife Alba and kids and stay on Miami Beach and those visits were classic! So much fun and really beautiful memories. Over the last few years for reasons unknown to me, we sadly lost touch with him. I know my father really suffered not knowing how he was or where he was living. I am so happy that he got to spend his last days close with his immediate family and passed away without any undue pain. Peace be with my cousins during this very difficult time. Rest In Peace my dear uncle. We will meet again.