Aquilino D. Morales' Obituary
Aquilino D. Morales, age 60, of Amherst, passed away after a very brief illness at the Cleveland Clinic- Avon Hospital, on Friday, May 26, 2023.
He was born on December 17, 1962 in Lorain, where he lived most of his life and is a 1981 graduate of Southview High School. He moved to Amherst about 26 years ago. He worked for AHOLA for the past 20 years. He worked in many departments and was a man of many talents. His current role that of an Interface Support Manager. Aquilino was a true family man through and through, especially when it came to his wife, kids, granddaughter and beloved Bernese Mountain dogs. He was an avid all-around handyman and enjoyed working on anything he could. He was also known for his athleticism and affinity for riding his bike. He would ride every day, even taking 10 to 12 mile rides during his lunchbreak at work. And, when time or weather wouldn’t enable him get outside for a ride, he’d ride a spin bike.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Beth E. (nee Nagy); children, Ben (Julie) Johnson, of Sydney, Australia, Esiah (Victoria Soukkay) Morales, of Columbus and Deme (Pete Hock) Morales, of North Olmsted; granddaughter, Lucille; parents, Aquilino Morales, Jr. & Eloina (nee Montalvo) Morales; and siblings, Migdalia (Alberto) DeJesus, Margarita (Jim) Daly and Alberto (Chrissy Mercado) Morales. He is also survived by many talented nieces and nephews as well as his dogs, “Buster” and “Butch.”
The family will receive friends for his funeral service at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 at Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Immediately following his funeral service, visitation will be held until 7:00 pm. To send an online condolence, please visit www.dovinreberjones.com.
With Aquilino’s adoration and love for his granddaughter, as well as another grandchild due in November, the greatest way to honor him would not be with flowers sent. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making monetary donations to the family directly and trusts will be set up for his grandchildren’s futures in his memory.
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