Ramon “Yungo” Portalatin, age 69, of Lawrence, Mass, left this world suddenly on August 5, 2021, surrounded by family. Born July 24, 1952, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was son of the late Ramon Portalatin and Inocencia Roman.
Ramon is survived by his children; Judy, Angel, Ramon Jr., Lynette, Reymundo, Gilberto, Cassandra and Jennifer; along with 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Ramon was a loving father, grandfather and friend to everyone.
Ramon aka “Yungo Graza” had a love and passion for cars. He was known in Lawrence as a great mechanic, and he enjoyed spending time putting car models together. Many do not know that he also had a passion for music, he played steel drums and bongos. He was known for being a jokester and when everyone was around him, they knew they were in for a good laugh, BUUCHHH!!! He will always be remembered by his loved ones and all who knew him. Even though words will never heal up the pain and sorrow his loved ones feel at the moment Yungo would always want to be remembered as a happy and loving person.
The funeral service will be at Farrah Funeral Home, 133 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA, on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:30 am to 1pm.