81, a native of Cienfuegos, Cuba he is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Gladys (Yeya); daughters, Luly Martin (Jeff) and Mariloly Leal (Edwin); son, Francisco; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Javi, Justin, Andres, Ashley and Sabrina, as well as, brother, Francisco Eduardo and many other loving family members and dear friends. A Catholic funeral Mass will be offered in his memory 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church with interment to follow in Centro Espanol Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today, March 7, 2014 at the funeral home. Those wishing may make donations to the U.S.F. Baseball Program in memory of Javier. Make checks payable to the USF Foundation to the attention of USF Athletics, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ATH100, Tampa, FL 33620.