Jose Jimenez, age 85, of Brockton, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday December 7, 2021. Jose was the beloved husband for 64 years of Sylvia (Baez) Jimenez, and devoted father of Sebastian Jimenez of Brockton. Born, raised and educated in Chile, he was the son of the late Sebastian and Anna Rosa (Garcia) Jimenez.
Jose was a hard worker who emigrated from Chile in April, 1969 and became a United States citizen. Jose and his wife were the owners and cooks of the exquisite and famous Chilean Restaurant, “Sebastian’s Chilean Restaurant” in Easton, where they always welcomed new family and friends with open arms. For many years, Sylvia and Jose offered a place to work and a place to stay for new immigrants to the United States. Jose wanted to be remembered as a strong, cheerful, happy and courageous man who was a fighter his entire life.
Jose is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123) Brockton, on Sunday December 12, 2021 from 2-4pm, followed by a funeral service at 4pm.