Jose A. Miranda

Jose A. Miranda, age 44, died Saturday due to an apparent heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1995 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, owner of Interspace Technologies, a sky diving instructor, adventuresome mountain snow skiier and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by his mother, Gail (Dolan) Miranda, several aunts and uncles and many cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Jose H. Miranda. "He was a friend to many." Here are tributes posted by some of Jose's many friends on his Facebook timeline over the past several days. May it give you a glimpse into this amazing one-of-a-kind human being who was loved and respected by many: Life of the party Touched many lives Always brought a smile to my face Great friend Incredibly kind Always there for you Dependable Quick wit and great sense of humor Beautiful soul Lived life to the fullest Inspiration to others Lived life with adventure and joy King of costumes Took on the world with so much adrenalin and excitement Few mountains left unclimbed And as Jose' described himself, "I am a manufacture of good times." Family and friends will meet on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist for a Mass of Christian Burial with The Very Reverend John Sheridan, STL-Rector and Monsignor James Kolp as celebrants. Private burial will be in Saint John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist or Saint Joseph Care Center.