Herminio Arabe Javier, Jr.

November 28, 2017

Herminio “Dad/Papa/Bong” Arabe Javier, Jr., born on January 19, 1950 in Binalonan, Pangasinan to Herminio and Genoveva Javier, died peacefully on Saturday, November 25 , 2017. After a rambunctious childhood which included shooting a neighbor’s chicken with a homemade slingshot, he attended the prestigious Mapúa Institute of Technology for Civil Engineering. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he traveled the world, rose to the ranks of Senior Chief Petty Officer, and received 3 Good Conduct Medals, the Battle “E” Ribbon, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Sea Service Ribbon with 3 Stars. While stationed in Japan, he caught the attention of his soon-to- be wife using his incredibly good looks. Together, they raised their three girls and settled in Pensacola, Florida. He worked as a radiology technician and retired in 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Leticia, his sister, Linda and her husband, Adolfo, his daughters, Genie, Christina, and Sarah, three sons-in- law, Edrick, Bert, and Austin, and seven grandkids: Gabe, Dylan, Kira, Alani, Makayla, Camilla, and Liliana.

Herminio was truly a man of God, steadfast in faith, and exceedingly humble. He will be remembered fondly for his abundant sense of humor, generosity, and giant heart. He provided a home filled with warmth, memories, and laughter to his daughters and wife, and is cherished by of all his grandchildren. Throughout his life, he provided his family wise advice including his famous adage, “Good things come to those who stand and wait.” Rest in peace, Papa. We know you are watching over us.

Visitation services will be held at Faith Chapel (100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32505) on Friday, December 1 st from 2-4pm, with a rosary service at 1:30pm. We will hold a funeral mass for him on Saturday, December 2 nd from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church located at 10650 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32507. From the mass, we will lay him to rest at the Holy Cross Cemetery (1300 E Hayes St, Pensacola, FL 32503).

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries