Obituary of Jose Rubio Martinez

Jose Rubio Martinez (Grandpa), age 65, of Moore Haven, passed away peacefully in his home on May 24, 2021 in Moore Haven.

Jose was born on Jan. 7, 1956 in Cuba to the late Carlos Martinez and the late Lilia Rubio. 

He is survived by: his wife of nearly 50 years, Rosa Cortes-Martinez; daughter, Josephine Boix and husband Fernando; son, Miguel A. Catalano; son Rodney P. Catalano and wife Rita; two brothers, Rolando Rubio and Ruben Camacho; 8 grandchildren, Kassandra A. and Coraima L. Mesa, Kathleen S. Carire, Melissa A. Jessica A. Brandon R. Christopher and Emily N. Catalano; and 1 great grandchild, Hailie M. Daszynski.

Jose was a brilliant man. He spent his life as an entrepreneur, and proudly believed, “you never work a day in your life if you love what you do.” He was extremely resourceful; spending hours researching anything and everything he thought was of interest to anyone. Because of this his friends and family constantly looked to him for advice. He also loved nature; his favorite way to spend his free time was fishing, camping, and gardening. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM with Pastor Manzano, beginning with a visitation from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 560 East Hickpochee Avenue, Labelle, Florida, 33935.

Aviaje.