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Jose Ernesto ‘Bolo’ Barreto, 68, of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was one of ten children of the late Antonio Barreto and the late Luz Maria (Medina) Medina.
Born August 15, 1957, in Isabela, Puerto Rico, and was raised and educated there until coming to the United States, making his home in New York City. He enlisted in the United States Army and was awarded the Army Service Ribbon/Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon. Upon his honorable discharge, he joined his family in Lowell and worked for many years as a HVAC technician.
His survivors include his siblings, Nelson, Carmen, Rosa, Iris, Alberto, Adelaida, and Juan and his many nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers, Hector and Luis.
You are invited to his visitation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell 978-452-6361. His funeral service will take place during the visitation.
On Thursday, his burial will take place at the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery at Winchendon at 1 p.m.
Donations in Jose’s memory can be made to the Veteran’s Charity of your choice.
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