Juan M. Cajigas' Obituary
Juan M. Cajigas, 64, of Manchester, CT, and formerly of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Manchester Memorial Hospital after a hard fought battle with ALS. He was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico, son of the late Francisco and Romona (Gonzalez) Cajigas. Juan had worked as a certified nurses aid at Evergreen Health Care Center. The world lost a proud, yet gentle soul, and heaven gained an angel. He will forever ride his motorcycle in heaven. His life’s work as a CNA was also the joy of his life as were his family and friends. Juan is survived by his six children, Maria Cajigas-Diaz, Francisco Cajigas, Juan M. Cajigas, Jr., Martha Smith, Jessica Cajigas, and Constance Clines-Alicea; several grandchildren; his fiancé, Diane Usher; three sisters, Iris, Gloria, and Margo; brother, George; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Juan’s life on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 3-6 P.M., with a memorial service to take place at 6 P.M., at the Stafford Springs Congregational Church, 3 Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will take place privately in Puerto Rico. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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