Jose " Cheo" Del Carmen Delgado

Jose “Cheo” Delgado, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the age of 91. He was born on July 16, 1928 in Perico, Matanzas, Cuba. He is preceded in death by his parents, Florentino Delgado and Juana Leon; and his siblings, Adelaida Delgado, Raul Delgado, Florentino Delgado, Rogelio Delgado, Pelayo Delgado. He is the beloved husband of 59 years of Manuela Rodriguez Delgado. He is the loving father of Jose “Cheito” Delgado (Danae), and Eddy Delgado. He is the dedicated grandfather of David Delgado (Gabby), Blake Delgado, Brandon Delgado (Meghan), Kristian Delgado, Eric Delgado, and Sophia Delgado. He is the loving great grandfather of Amelia Delgado, Brileigh Delgado, and Emile Delgado. He is the cherished brother of Ester Delgado, Edelmira Santos, Orlando Delgado, Aida Diaz, Eduardo Delgado, and Juan Delgado. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Cheo was a jeweler by trade and entrepreneur by spirit. A proud Republican, avid domino player, and fisherman, Cheo was the ex- president of Liceo Cubano New Orleans. He was a founding member of the Perico Chapter of Caballeros de la Luz. He was also so very proud of and thankful for the new life he was given as a citizen of the United States of America. Above all, Cheo was a warm, welcoming and caring person who never met a stranger, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His true passion was his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate His Life on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 5:00PM until 10:00 PM at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA.