Jose Raffael Pagan, of Niles

Published 8:16 am Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Jose Raffael Pagan, 46, of Niles, passed away at his home on Nov. 30, 2017, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1971, in Buchanan, to the late Carlos Alberto and Maureen (O’Moor) Pagan.

For most of his life he was employed in the building trades where he was widely respected for his work ethic. In his spare time, Jose could often be found generously lending his time and expertise assisting family and friends with their home improvement and maintenance needs, which he affectionately referred to as “All Day Construction.”

Jose Raffael Pagan

He is survived by his children, Daniel Mitchell of Grand Rapids, Sieria Pagan of Niles, Christopher Pagan of Niles, Summer James of Niles, Patricia Clabaugh of Elkhart, Zackary Pagan of Niles; ex-wife and lifelong friend, Roxy Pagan of Niles. He is also survived by brothers, Ronald (Carmen) Ford Jr. of Windischeschenback, Germany, Michael (Dawn) Ford of Niles; sisters, Robin (William) Burton of South Bend, Andrea Sutfin of Niles; and many more special family and friends too numerous to mention.

The family will welcome guests from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, with the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with final expenses. Online condolences may be made at hovenfunerals.com.