Juan A. Vento's Obituary
Juan A. Vento, 86, resident of Miami, Florida, originally from Cuba, passed away on September 23rd of 2020. He was predeceased by his beloved wife; and is survived by his loving daughter, Rosa B. Vento, son-in-law William L. Bricker and grandson William Warren Bricker, many nieces and nephews in the United States and in Cuba.
With a broken heart I announce the passing of my beloved father Juan Vento, 86, on September 23, 2020. Many of you knew him as Pipo since that is what I always called him.
He was a humble and generous man that lived every day of his life for his family. He came to the United States with a young wife and baby, one change of clothes and $10 in his pocket in 1962. They lived the “American Dream”. Through hard work and dedication, he established several successful restaurants in the Miami area. One of his proudest moments, was when he hosted and had lunch with the President of the United States at his first restaurant “La Esquina de Tejas”. My father was respected and loved by all who worked and knew him.
Pipo, I thank you for all you gave me and for letting me become the woman I am today. Your unwavering love, compassion, and beautiful smile enlightened all who knew you. I will miss terribly our FaceTime calls everyday. Most of all I will miss your beautiful smile, laugh, and shining eyes.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to the following charities:
James Beard Foundation
THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND
Https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/relief-fund
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Announces COVID19 Crisis Relief Fund
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Llena de pena y dolor anuncio el fallecimiento de mi querido padre Juan Vento, de 86 años, el 23 de septiembre de 2020. Muchos de ustedes lo conocieron como Pipo porque así lo llamé siempre.
Fue un hombre humilde y generoso que vivió todos los días de su vida para su familia. Llegó a los Estados Unidos con una esposa joven y un bebé, una muda de ropa y $ 10 en el bolsillo en 1962. Vivieron el “Sueño Americano”. Con arduo trabajo y dedicación, estableció varios restaurantes exitosos en el área de Miami. Uno de sus momentos de mayor orgullo, fue cuando recibió y almorzó con el Presidente de los Estados Unidos en su primer restaurante “La Esquina de Tejas”. Mi padre era respetado y amado por todos los que trabajaban y lo conocían.
Pipo, te agradezco por todo lo que me diste y por dejarme convertirme en la mujer que soy hoy. Tu amor inquebrantable, compasión y hermosa sonrisa iluminaron a todos los que te conocieron. Extrañaré terriblemente nuestras llamadas FaceTime todos los días. Sobre todo, extrañaré tu hermosa sonrisa, tu risa y tus ojos brillantes.
En lugar de flores, la familia desea que se hagan donaciones a las siguientes organizaciones benéficas:
James Beard Foundation
THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND
Https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/relief-fund
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Announces COVID19 Crisis Relief Fund
https://secure.restaurantworkerscf.org/np/clients/restaurantworkerscf/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=2&&test=true
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