Josue Garcia Matos

WORCESTER-Josue Garcia Matos, 86, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on July 13, 1939, in Puerto Rico, where he began a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. He was the son of the late Eligio Garcia and Marcela Matos. Josue was a longtime member of Abrigo del Altfsimo Church. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elvira Nieves, in 2019, and his grandson, Michael Javier Garcia.

A proud general contractor in Puerto Rico. Josue build many homes that still bear his craftsmanship and touch.

He leaves behind his loving children: Jose Garcia and his wife Berelyn Rivera Febo, Osvaldo Garcia, and Omar Garcia. His cherished grandchildren: Sheila, Jose Angel,

Thaianny, Nathalie, Justin, Crystal, Nicole, Osvaldo Austin, Jean, and Alyssa. His great-grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa Chea: Raymond, Yamil, Kaylannie, Aliana, Aura and Leilani. He also leaves behind countless loved ones who were like family.

He loved to play dominoes, often gathering with family and friends where laughter, stories, and friendly competition filled the room. His favorite meal was a nice lobster meal. He would never say no to that.

Especially when it meant sharing it with the people he loved. Those moments will forever remain treasured memories.

Known for his kindness, sense of humor, generosity, and strong character, Josue's legacy will live on forever through his family and the next generation growing up in his love and example.

Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace, Papa Chea.

Visiting Hours are Tuesday, March 3 from 4-7pm with a Prayer Service from 6-7pm at Callahan Fay Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 4 at 11am at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery.

WORCESTER-Josue Garcia Matos, de 86 anos, fallecio en paz el 18 de febrero de 2026, rodeado de su familia y seres queridos.

Nacio el 13 de julio de 1939, en Puerto Rico. Comenzo una vida basada en la fe en Dias y el compromiso con su familia. Hija de Eligio Garcia y Marcela Matos, ambos ya fallecidos.

Josue fue miembro par muchos anos de la iglesia Abrigo del Altisimo. Se reunio en la eternidad con su amada esposa, Elvira Nieves, fallecida en 2019, y con su nieto, Michael Javier Garcia.

Orgulloso de su trabajo, fue contratista en Puerto Rico. Los hogares que construyo continuan siendo un testimonio de su trabajo, pasion y talento.

Sus hijos, a quienes amo profundamente, quedan para honrar su memoria: Jose Garcia

y su esposa Berelyn Rivera Febo, Osvaldo Garcia y Omar Garcia. Sus queridos nietos: Sheila, Jose Angel, Thaianny, Nathalie, Justin, Crystal, Nicole, Osvaldo Austin, Jean y Alyssa. Sus bisnietos, quienes carinosamente lo llamaban "Papa Chea": Raymond, Yamil, Kaylannie, Aliana, Aura y Leilani. Ademas, deja incontables amistades y seres queridos que fueron coma familia para el.

Disfrutaba jugar domino, y cada encuentro con sus seres queridos estaba lleno de risas, historias y diversion. Su comida favorita era un buen plato de langosta. Nunca decia que no, especialmente cuando significaba compartirlo con las personas que amaba. Esos recuerdos quedaran grabados para siempre en nuestros corazones.

Querido par su bondad, su sentido del humor, su generosidad y su caracter firme, Josue deja un legado que vivira par siempre en el

corazon de su familia. Su amor, sus ensenanzas y las mementos compartidos seran recordados par sus descendientes, quienes conservaran en sus vidas la inspiracion de su ejemplo y la huella de su amor.

Descansa en paz, Papa Chea