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Jose "Joe" Estaban Lafuente Sr.

Born: 4/17/1944
Died: 12/4/2013
Age: 69
Community: Swartz Creek, formerly Burton, MI

LAFUENTE, Jose Estaban "Joe" Sr. - Age 69, of Swartz Creek, formerly of Burton, died December 4, 2013 at Hurley Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Monday, December 9 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Interment in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Saturday, 1-8 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 12 Noon Monday. Those desiring may make contributions to Autism Speaks.

He was born April 17, 1944 in CienFuegos, Cuba, the son of Jorge and Maria (Mendez) Lafuente. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam era. His Army service included driving for a Lieutenant at the Pentagon. He married Judith Minnick on September 16, 1968 in Detroit.

Joe retired from GM. Joe was passionate about classic cars, car shows, and NASCAR.

Surviving are: wife of 45 years, Judith; three children, Joe Jr. (Christa) of Clio, Steve (Connie) of Davison, Joann (Scott) Allen of Swartz Creek; eight grandchildren, Chase, Alex, Trevor, Cassandra, Jared, Brittni, Travis, and Alexis; sister Rosa Kazi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Jorge and Juan.

Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
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Visitation
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Saturday, 1-8 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 12 Noon Monday.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   12/9/2013
Time:   12:00 PM
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