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Official Obituary of

Jose Luis Fontan

February 2, 2026

Jose Luis Fontan Obituary

Jose Luis Fontan, age 75, passed away on February 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Pedro Fontan and Ruperta Alvarado.

Beloved father of Erika, Sheila, Jose Luis, Jose Elias, Marie and Pedro.

Relatives, Friends, residents of Somerset Villas and Faculty of APM are invited to his viewing Thursday, February 12th from 5 pm to 7 pm and Friday, February 13th from 9 am to 10:30 am following a liturgical service at the Rodriguez Funeral Home.

He will be laid to rest at Greenmount Cemetery.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jose Luis Fontan, please visit our floral store.

Services

Viewing

Thursday
February 12, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rodriguez Funeral Home
1101 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124

Final Viewing

Friday
February 13, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Rodriguez Funeral Home
1101 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124

Divine Liturgy

Friday
February 13, 2026
10:30 AM
Rodriguez Funeral Home
1101 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124

Burial

Greenmount Cemetery
4301 North Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140