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Michael Kareem Marin Dies at 44

Michael Kareem Marin, aka “Pekean/Big Mike” of Estate Glynn, passed away on Oct. 12. He was 44.

Michael Kareem Marin

He was preceded in death by his father, Miguel “Bug” Marin; stepfather, Andres Lugo; and grandchildren, Jesus Rivera Sr., Theresa Monel, Juan Marin, and Luz Maria Ortiz.

He is survived by his mother, Nitza Rivera; grandchild, Juana M. Soto; daughter, Taylor Dawn; sisters, Albanitza Lugo, Maralyn Bermudez; nieces and nephews, A’Myaliz Dujon, Amare Dujon, Ace Dujon, Angel Sanchez, Robelto Sanchez; aunts, Lin Rivera- Ortiz, Maria Rivera Ortiz, Helen Chin; uncles, Eddison Rivera Sr., Jesus Rivers Jr, Telesforo Ortiz, Jose A. Marin, Aureliano Marin, Ruben Marin, Angel Marin; special Friends, Troy Aka Gizmo, Bully Navarro, Forito Ortiz; cousins and other relatives, Vanessa Rivera, Maralyn Bermudez, Gabriel Rivera, Tasha Gilmore, Jovanee Rivera, Jesus Rivera III, Vanelis Dominguez, Eddison Rivera, Angel Sanchez, Carleen Rivera, Julian Gilmore, Sophia Gilmore, Foro, Roberto Sanchez, Jessica Ortiz, Dalia Ortiz, Joseline Ortiz; other precious cousins too numerous to mention, other precious relatives and friends too numerous to mention, but each one is deeply loved and cherished.

Funeral service will be held on Oct. 30 at El Triumpho. Viewing will take place at 9 a.m., and the service will begin at 10 a.m. Interment follows at Kingshill Cemetery.

Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

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