Ernesto Marrero, 76, of Minneola, FL, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family, on February 23, 2017. Born on March 1, 1940 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to Tomas & Emiliana (Negro) Marrero, Ernesto was a retired truck driver for the US Government. He moved to the area in 1990, coming from Perth Amboy, NJ. and was a Roman Catholic. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings and his survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Noris of Minneola, FL; his children: Ernesto T. & Rosa Marrero of Minneola, Maria & Rey Cortes of Clermont and Mylie Marrero of Minneola; six siblings and nine grandchildren and one great grandson. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Cremation Choices Chapel with the family receiving friends one hour prior from 2:00-3:00pm at the Chapel