Monserrate "JR" Muñiz Jr. Passes
Worcester Chapter Advisor
SOUTHBRIDGE - Monserrate "JR" Muñiz Jr., 57, of Southbridge, died Monday, October 8, 2012. He was loved by many family and community members.
He leaves his children: Araiña Muñiz, Alisa (and husband Travis) Blanchard, Crystal Horan, Angellica Muñiz; grandchildren: Daniel & Katlyn Lora, Amaris Muñiz, Azzeraya, Elijah & Adalyah Antencio- Muñiz, Lena Blanchard, and one on the way.
Born in New York, to the late Monserrate Muñiz Sr. and Isaura (Badillo) Muñiz, he was the brother to: Noemi Thurlow, Juan Muñiz, Daniel Muñiz, Blanca Muñiz, and the deceased David Muñiz and Miriam Muñiz.
He earned degrees from Quinsigamond College, Worcester State University, and UMASS Lowell in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and Computer Science. JR had a lifetime career as an engineer and worked for many years at Digital Corp.
JR was a very active member of the Masonic community. He was a member and past Master of the Quinebaug Lodge of Masons AF & AM, Doric Chapter, Hiram Council, Worcester Commandery #5, Melha Shriners in Springfield (Board of Directors) and a very active advisor for the Order of the DeMolay. In addition, he spent many years as an advisor for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, engineering, computers, reading, going to the movies, day trips, Papa Gino's and a good turkey dinner. Most of all "Papa" enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He will always be loved and missed by many.