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Jose Miguel 'Pepa' Huerta, 83

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jose Miguel "Pepa" Huerta, 83, who lived in the same apartment in North Adams for 45 years, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his home.

He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 11, 1932, son of Julio Rivera and Virginia Huertas. He attended schools in San Juan.

Jose was last employed by Powder Shield Technologies. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He especially enjoyed spending time with his great-grandchildren. He loved animals.

His wife was Jeannette Ruth (Bombardier) Rarick Huerta; she died August 5, 2003.  They were married June 10, 1972.

Survivors include eight sons, Rob Pratt of Springfield, Richard Ciach of Northampton, Donald Huerta of Chicopee, Chad Fournier of Orange, Mark Huerta of Rhode Island, William Pratt of Springfield, Joseph Pratt of Idaho and David Butcher of Florida; one daughter, Mary Jane Huerta of Lake Mary, Fla.; nine stepchildren, Cynthia Vilayvanh of North Adams, who was his caregiver and lived with him, Wayne Rarick of North Adams, James Rarick of Deland, Fla., and six others in various states; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mercedes Pegan of New York City, Amparo Huerta of Bronx, N.Y., and Cruz Rivera of Sanford, Fla.; two brothers, William Pegan and Francisco Pegan Jr, of Bronx, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral notice: A graveside service for Jose Huerta will be held Monday, May 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Bellevue cemetery in Adams. Calling hours are Monday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home.


Obituary Provided By: Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals

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