GARCIA- Of Chelsea March 30th, Osvaldo M. Devoted husband for 62 years of Juana (Alvarez). Beloved father of Osvaldo Garcia of Revere and Ana Hernandez and her husband Jorge of Chelsea. Dear brother of Lazaro, Pedro, Margarito, Vincete, Giraldo, Juansito Garcia and the late Jose and Guillermo Garcia. Cherished grandfather of Dominic Garcia of Revere, April Garcia of Chelsea, Jacquelyn Hernendez of Chelsea and Alexander hernandez of Watertown. Also lovingly survived by his great grandchildren Angelique, Alexis, Ariel, Dante, Deanalee and the late Devin as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Thursday, April 3rd at 8 AM followed by a Funeral mass celebrated in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 9 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born in Rancho Veloz, Cuba 83 years ago, Osvaldo passed away Sunday afternoon at home after 5 month month battle with overwhelming illness. Upon entering the United States in 1968, he settled with his family in Chelsea and remained here until moving to Revere 10 years ago. Prior to retiring, he worked for over 20 years at American Biltrite here in Chelsea.