Miguel Alberto (Paberto) De Jesús Vales died unexpectedly in Orlando, Florida on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 84.
Miguel is survived and will be missed by his son Mickey, his daughter Michelle, his sister Clara, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He is preceded in death by Mother America, Father Miguel, Son Nelson, Siblings Rafael Arquímides, Aida and Carmen Lydia.
Miguel was born on February 9, 1938 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. When he came to the states, he lived in New York and later made Orlando, Florida his home. He worked in transportation all his life. He drove taxis, buses and trucks. He was a car and diesel mechanic. He loved driving trucks and he helped in the construction of many highways in the Orlando area by delivering construction materials. He loved all kinds of animals. Thanks to him, some of his family decided to call Florida home too.
His Memorial is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, at 4:00pm Plymouth-Sorrento Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2844 Ponkan Road, Apopka, FL 32712. Miguel's ashes will finally rest in Puerto Rico at the family cemetery.