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Jose Escalera

January 22, 1936 — June 9, 2025

Chase City, Virginia

Jose Escalera, 89, of Chase City, Virginia formerly of Elizabeth, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born January 22, 1936 in Guantanamo, Cuba and was the son of the late Emilio Escalera and the late Augustina Escalera. 

Jose lived in Cuba from birth until 1969 when he moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey where he resided until 2007. In 2007, he and his family moved to Chase City. He was a welder in Cuba and ran his own bike shop fixing bikes. He continued his career in welding when he moved to New Jersey. Jose cherished his family and loved being a father and grandfather. He loved to sing opera and dance with his wife. 

Jose is survived by his wife, Sila Magdalena Escalera; son, Joselpi Escalera and daughter-in-law, Evy and son, Juan Emilio Escalera and daughter-in-law, Linette; grandchildren, Jayden “JJ” Escalera, Brandon Escalera, Jayden “Macumpello” Rivas, and Jayde “NaNa” Rivas; and his beloved dog, Cuba. 

Services will be private. 

“De los buenos quedan poco” 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.newcomballgoodfh.com. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home in Chase City will be handling the arrangements. 

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