Rolando “Roland” Mario Aragunde, Jr. of Inverness, FL passed away at Advent Health of Ocala on April 20, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born to the late Anna Maria (Figueroa) and Rolando Mario Aragunde, Sr. in Allapattah, FL on August 16, 1949. Roland proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated his own window and door installation company. Roland made Citrus County his home 5 years ago after relocating from Hollywood, FL and was a Christian by faith.
Roland was truly an outdoorsman and enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, boating, horseback riding and kayaking. He also enjoyed fishing, shooting and hunting. He was very good at landscaping and enjoyed working in his yard and was also very good at building things. Roland had just recently remodeled his entire kitchen. He will be remembered as a kind and compassionate man that was always ready to go above and beyond for others. Roland’s outgoing and loving nature meant that he never met a stranger.
Those left to mourn Roland’s passing include his loving companion of 12 years, Deborah “Debbie” Whitaker; son, Roland Aragunde IV; stepdaughter, Kayla Creager; brother, Tom Aragunde; sisters: Anna Aragunde-Deardorff and Margaret Mounteney; and grandchildren: Samantha, Kiley, Alyssa and Emily Aragunde. Roland was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Aragunde on January 19, 2004.
A Celebration of Roland’s Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Inverness Church of God located at 416 S. US Highway 41, Inverness, FL 34450 and will be conducted by Pastor David Lucas. Following the chapel service, full military honors will be rendered by Inverness VFW #4337. Friends are invited to join the family in visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Roland will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL
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