Marco A. Ramirez, age 71, was called safely home on June 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1948 in Costa Rica, a son of the late Antonio and Herminia (Aguilar) Ramirez. He was a parishioner of St Anthony of Padua Church. Marco worked doing maintenance for the Tavern Restaurant in Westfield for many years. He is survived by his loving wife Martha Ramirez of Chicopee; 3 sons, Henry Ramirez of Chicopee, Roy A. Ramirez and his wife Debbie of Granby, CT and Carlos Manuel Ramirez and his wife Samantha of Springfield; 1 daughter Laura Cristina Ramirez and her husband Roy Matamoros of Costa Rica and 5 beloved grandchildren. He also leaves his 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He is predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Marco was very active with the Quality Life Adult Day Services Program in West Springfield. Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Grise` Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Child Research Hospital, 181 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI.