Andres

Margarito

Everett resident, at 85 years of age, Andres passed away on Sunday March 26 ^th in the peaceful surroundings of the Everett home he shared with his daughter for the past 9 years.  Andres was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico in 1931 and grew up with his 5 siblings in Puerto Rico.  As an executive chef he worked at La Cara Gozana, a well-known and popular island restaurant in the 50's and 60's.  There he prepared meals for celebrities and a-listers whom frequented the restaurant; like then Mass. Senator John F. Kennedy,  Mohamed Ali and several of NASA's early astronauts.  He moved to New York City in the late 60's  and worked as a head restaurant chef before retiring.  He returned to Puerto Rico, he remained there until nine years ago when he moved to Everett to be close to family.  He enjoyed playing cards and dominos, he was best described as a  "Dominologist".  He will be remembered as bit of a prankster who enjoyed a good laugh with family and friends, manicuring the hedges in front of his Everett home and his love for his little pug-dog "Baby". He was the beloved father of Carmen L. Margarito of Everett and Gladys Margarito of Davenport IA. Cherished grandfather of Jesenia Mercado, Eleina Camacho, Jorge Davila, Charles Avarello and Jenifer Avarello.  He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and his sister Lydia Margarita in Puerto Rico.