Francisco

Peña

At 61 years of age, Francisco passed away on Friday Sept 18 ^th at the Massachusetts General Hospital.  Born and raised in Queserita, El Salvador, he was one of twelve children given to Domingo DeJesus Peña and Felicita Interiano.  Francisco received his early education in El Salvador and was inducted into the El Salvadoran at an early age.  He was married to Maria Pineda and began to raise his family in El Salvador.  Seeking a better life for his young family he came to the United States and settled in Chelsea in 1985.  He would labor for the next 5 years to reunite his family with him.  A Chelsea resident for over 30 years, Francisco worked for the past 23 years with the Chelsea School Dept as a High School Custodian.  In his lifetime he enjoyed gardening around his home, growing flowers to beautify his home, and growing a large bounty of vegetables for his family and friends.  "He didn't give away his harvest because he grew too much, He grew too much so he could give it away." He will forever be remembered for his giving heart, devoted to home and family, and always ready to help anyone in need.  He also delighted in fishing and time outdoors enjoying all that nature had to offer.  Loving son of the late Domingo DeJesus Peña and Felicita Interiano.  He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Maria R. (Pineda) Peña.  Devoted father of Wilfredo Peña of Revere, Marvin Peña and his wife Kenia of Saugus, and Jose Peña and his wife Veronica of Dracut.  Cherished grandfather of Josue Peña, Emily Peña, Camila Peña and Lucas Peña.  Dear brother of Marcos Tulio Peña, Jorge Peña, Delia Peña, Mario Peña, Marina Peña, Misael Peña, Santiago Peña, Dolores Peña, Maria Cruz, Gregorio Peña, and David Peña.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend his funeral Mass on Wednesday September 23 at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 4:00 P.M. All attendees are required to provide contact information, wear face coverings and practice social distancing.  Visiting hours will follow from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 P.M.   All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Services will conclude with Francisco being placed to rest in El Salvador. We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card (see below)

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