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Juan E. Sanchez, 72, passed away on February 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on June 2, 1951 to the late Juan Massari and Josephina Sanchez. He moved to Woburn, MA at 18 where he met his wife. They lived in North Grosvenordale, CT for many years and had resided in Wilbraham since 2020. He worked as a supervisor for Kenney Manufacturing in Warwick, RI, retiring after many years of service.
Juan was passionate about riding motorcycles and had a talent for restoring classic cars.
He leaves his wife of 47 years, Debra (Celona) Sanchez; his daughters, Mindy Gierlich and her husband Scott of Wilbraham and Sonia Sanchez of Hermosa Beach, CA; 2 sisters, Ana Massari and Maria Sanchez, both of Methuen, MA; 2 grandchildren, Aedan and Mya, along with many nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, extended family members and friends.
All services are private and entrusted to Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services.
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