Leonel A.

Barahona

Leonel passed away suddenly in his Chelsea home on Tuesday February 25th.  Born in Guatemala City he was a beloved son of Leonel Barahona and Ana Monterroso Barahona of Chelsea.  His family migrated to the United States and settled in Chelsea when Leonel was 7 years of age.   He attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School with the class of 1997.  A skilled auto mechanic he worked side by side with his father for all of his life.  He enjoyed playing basketball and was a hardcore Boston sports fan following both the Celtics and Patriots.  He loved music and was a fan of the Wu-Tang Clan.  He was a talented artist in the medium of colored pencils and markers.  He drew many beautiful portraits, landscape scenes and various still-life drawings.  He is survived by his beloved parents Leonel Barahona and Ana Monterroso Barahona of Chelsea.  He was the dear brother of Ana Smith and her husband Leon of Everett, Eucli Barahona and his wife Nathalie Cuhat-Barahona of Revere. He is also survived by his adoring nieces and nephews, Marcell Barahona, Leeana Smith, Leon Smith, Max Smith and Maya Barahona.

ARRANGEMENTS:  A memorial gathering will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday March 5th from 4 - 7 P.M.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  A memorial service will be held during the gathering.  Ample parking opposite funeral home.

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