Hiram

Flores

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend the calling hours and funeral for Hiram Flores. The services will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home, located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Monday, December 23rd from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. The gathering will be immediately followed by a Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 11:00 A.M.

Hiram Flores, 56 years young, of Chelsea, MA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his caring family.
Hiram was born on November 29, 1968, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Paulina Baez, and the late Juan Flores. Hiram was especially known for his unwavering faith in God, and he was a parishioner at the Immaculate Conception Church in Revere, where he married the love of his life and best friend Sharleene Flores on June 25th, 2016, whom he leaves behind as well as their cherished children, Jordanna Vergara and partner Tito Castillo of Taunton, Shawn McDonald of Medford and Aisha McDonald of Chelsea, and their grandchildren, Johnathan, Jordan, Ariana, Keeanu, Jeylianna, Kauan, Layla, Skyler, Amina and Saoirse.
The youngest of 5 children, Hiram is survived by his mother Paulina, and his older siblings – Santos Flores and wife Cathy of Deltona, Pedro Flores and wife Lisa of Lynn, Ana DeJesus and husband Elvis of Deltona, Geraldo Flores and partner Madelyn Garcia of Saugus. He has many beloved nieces, nephews and Godchildren that he loved dearly, who reside in different areas of his home state of Massachusetts and his second home of Florida. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Skip Reddington and wife Jeany of Peabody, the late Michael McDonald, and Darren McDonald and partner Heather Jaynes of Lowell and sisters-in-law, Theresa Figueroa Hatch of New Hampshire and the late Brenda McDonald.
A lifelong resident of Chelsea, Hiram worked at the Soldier's Home for over 20 years and made many friends along the way. Hiram had a witty sense of humor and would always crack jokes, use funny voices or make silly faces to lighten any mood or any occasion. He could strike up a friendly conversation with anyone at any time and had such a positive aura that was infectious to be around. He was known for his heart of gold and thoughtful personality, as he wouldn't hesitate to go out of his way to take care of those around him. Hiram had many childhood friends who he kept in contact with up until the time of his passing, including Scott Benton and Paul Molton, both of Chelsea.
Hiram was a homebody whose favorite pastime was staying in with his wife Sharleene to watch a movie or a new show. He was a movie buff and horror movie enthusiast who loved the Friday the 13th series and Jaws. He was eager to share movie and show suggestions, and he never missed an opportunity to pull his phone out to show someone a new movie preview.
Hiram was an avid sports fan who had a vast knowledge of all things relating to football, hockey, baseball and especially basketball. At any moment, he could rattle off stats from any sport, player or team dating back to the 1960's. He was a walking encyclopedia for all things sports. He enjoyed being in front of the TV watching, but most importantly, yelling at his favorite teams as they played. He loved the latest gadgets and electronics alike.
Above all, Hiram was a family man. He had a very special way to bring everyone together in a way that only he could. He made everyone around him feel seen, heard and most importantly, loved. He had a special bond with his brother Geraldo, who he fondly referred to as his "twin" as they were so close in age and looks. He looked up to him and admired him, often saying how proud he was of him. Hiram will be missed tremendously, but we will all ensure that his legacy lives on by echoing the sentiments that he held near and dear: Be faithful, be present, be supportive and be with each other, always, because his family meant the world to him, and he would want us to stick together no matter what.

In lieu of flowers Hiram's family would prefer, should friends desire, donations in his name be made to your favorite charity.