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Mauricio Comia, 81, Orlando, Florida, entered Heaven July 17, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family. He is survived by his devout wife of 54 years, Norma Comia, his four children: Suzette Boyette (Troy), Catherine Escarcha (Jay), Clarissa Howard (Jason) & Mark Comia (Cheri) and 10 grandchildren: Justin, Jessica & Ryan Boyette; Lauren & Elle Escarcha; Cassidy, Jakob & Luke Howard; and Nathan & Logan Comia. He is also survived by his sisters Teresita Calandria (Roger), Julia Punzalan (Perfecto), brother Narciso Comia (Sofia†), and nephew Demetrio (Aida), among many other nephews and nieces: Joy, Joe & Jen; Jocelyn, Deciderio, Abegel, Loida, Eleanor & Jennifer; and John-John, Teresita, Florence, Reyden & Suzette. Mauricio was born in Natunuan, San Jose, Batangas, Philippines, son to Moises and Gregoria Comia. He began his career in the United States Navy April 10, 1964. He lived within walking distance from the love of his life, Norma, who he married May 11, 1969. Together they raised a full family with four children travelling from Navy base to base from Guam to Florida, California and Philadelphia. Mauricio ultimately returned to Florida in 1986 when he retired as a Chief Petty Officer with 22 years, 5 months and 21 days of service. With one career over, he began almost 20 years of service with the United States Post Office (USPS) as the happiest mail carrier on his route. He celebrated his second retirement from the USPS in 2007 and began enjoying the third phase of his life that was filled with cooking feasts for his family, playing with his grandchildren, and devoting the remainder of his time caring for and loving his beautiful bride. Mauricio’s memory will be marinated in the appetites of all who had the privilege of experiencing his delicious cuisines, as cooking was his gift and he invited everyone to his table. Although only a little over five feet tall, Mauricio had a big voice, boisterous spirit, outgoing personality, extremely loud expressions of pride, and a kind, generous heart. He loved his muscle cars (red 1972 Dodge Charger), gardening, fishing and watching basketball (Go Magic!). But his most favorite sport was boxing especially cheering for the Filipino legend, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao. Mauricio was fighting Parkinson’s until the very last ring of the bell, when God gloriously declared him the undisputed heavyweight champion of eternity. Mauricio described himself as “short, brown and ugly” but to his family they saw him as larger than life and the most giving man that sacrificed everything for them. They know he is cooking up pancit and adobo in Heaven and setting a place for each one of them to join him at the table once again. The family invites you to please join them: Tuesday, July 25 Visitation - 6 to 8 p.m. - Good Life Funeral Home - 8408 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817 Wednesday, July 26 • Memorial Service - 10:15 a.m. Reflections | 10:30 a.m. Mass - St. Joseph Catholic Church - 1501 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828 • Interment Ceremony - 2:30 p.m. - Cape Canaveral National Cemetery - 5525 US Highway 1, Mims, FL 32754 Floral needs for the services have already been arranged. The family loves and appreciates your presence and prayers.

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Mauricio Comia

January 15, 1942 - July 17, 2023