This tribute page was created for the Parkinson's Foundation in honor of a loved one.
Julio fought courageously against Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. Although he was unable to prevail in his fight, he kept a firm grasp on the things that make life beautiful up until the very end. As this devastating disease progressed through Julio’s body, it wreaked havoc on all aspects of his life from compromising his ability to provide basic personal care for himself to bringing an abrupt end to his career.
Despite these depravations, Julio never lost his desire to live. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to a mood-altering electric guitar solo or singing an iconic verse by his favorite artists and bands. Julio loved the outdoors and physical activity. Despite the relentless nature of Parkinson’s, Julio enjoyed all sorts of activities from soccer to a good swim in the ocean or a pool. His final days included visiting the ocean and taking in some rays of sunshine.
A devoted son, brother, and uncle, Julio thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by his family and loved ones. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his family and the love they all shared for him.
The unforgiving illness could not rob Julio of his impeccable sense of humor. Ever the joker, he had the ability to find the precise moment to insert a witty quip, laugh at jokes and absurdities of life or just give a playful glance as he did towards the advanced stages of the illness. He enjoyed learning. He was a good friend, always willing to offer a kind word of encouragement or advice. He always tried to be the best he could be at anything he chose to do and encouraged those around him to do the same.
Julio was a kind, loving, and generous person, which we were all blessed to have had in our lives and who will truly and sorely be missed. In tribute to a life well-lived that was tragically cut short by the scourge of Parkinson’s disease, we honor Julio’s life by asking you to contribute to helping make a difference for current and future Parkinson’s patients.
With your support we can help the foundation's mission to make life better for people with Parkinson’s. I know you understand the importance of raising money for such an important cause.
No matter what you can afford, every dollar counts! So please make a donation on Julio’s behalf.
Thank you so much for all of your support and helping us raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
Why Get Involved
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community.