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Raúl Meléndez

August 25, 1948 — August 16, 2024

Reading

Raúl Meléndez, de 76 años, de Reading, Pennsylvania, falleció rodeado de sus seres queridos y sosteniendo la mano de su esposa hasta el final, el Viernes 16 de Agosto de 2024. Nacido en El Salvador, Raúl era hijo de los fallecidos María Ofelia Meléndez y José Encarnación Vásquez. Fue el devoto esposo de Carmen (Ramos) Meléndez durante 41 maravillosos años. A lo largo de su vida, Raúl trabajó en muchos oficios, siendo el más notable su trabajo como zapatero junto a su hermano Fito. Raúl era conocido por su notable habilidad para arreglar cualquier cosa y su amor por la jardinería. Amaba la música y a menudo se le podía encontrar bailando con su esposa. Sus talentos iban más allá de estos pasatiempos, ya que era un verdadero "todero" cuyas habilidades e ingenio eran apreciados por todos los que lo conocieron. Su dicho favorito era: "¡Siempre para adelante y nunca para atrás!" Además de su esposa Carmen, Raúl deja atrás a sus hijos: Daisy Meléndez, Olga González, Juan Rodríguez, José Rodríguez, Ivonne Bonet y Luis Rodríguez. También deja 12 nietos y 9 bisnietos, quienes siempre recordarán su memoria con cariño. Raúl es sobrevivido por sus hermanos: Rigoberto Meléndez, Adolfo Vásquez, Salvador Edmundo Vásquez y María Guadalupe Vásquez. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus hermanos Ricardo Meléndez y José Rolando Meléndez, y su hermana Emma Vásquez. El legado de amor de Raúl y su espíritu de perseverancia serán profundamente extrañados pero siempre recordados por su familia y amigos.

Que descanse en paz!

 

 

Raúl Meléndez, 76, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by his loved ones and holding his wife’s hand until the end on Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in El Salvador, Raúl was the son of the late María Ofelia Meléndez and José Encarnación Vásquez. He was the devoted husband of Carmen (Ramos) Meléndez for 41 wonderful years. Throughout his life, Raúl worked many jobs, most notably as a shoemaker alongside his brother Fito. Raúl was known for his remarkable ability to fix anything and his love for gardening. He loved music and could often be found dancing with his wife. His talents extended beyond these hobbies, as he was a true "jack of all trades" whose skills and ingenuity were appreciated by all who knew him. His favorite saying was: "Always forward and never backward!" In addition to his wife Carmen, Raúl is survived by his children: Daisy Meléndez, Olga González, Juan Rodríguez, José Rodríguez, Ivonne Bonet, and Luis Rodríguez. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, who will cherish his memory. Raúl is survived by his siblings: Rigoberto Meléndez, Adolfo Vásquez, Salvador Edmundo Vásquez, and María Guadalupe Vásquez. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ricardo Meléndez and José Rolando Meléndez, and his sister Emma Vásquez. Raúl’s legacy of love and his spirit of perseverance will be deeply missed but forever remembered by his family and friends.

May he rest in peace!

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