Jersey City, NJ / Southbridge, MA: Marcos Ruben Rios, 43, entered into eternal rest, November 14, 2021, at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. Marcos was born on February 27, 1978 in Southbridge, MA to Ruben and Severina (Alicea) Rios. He was the oldest of three children. Marcos married the love of his life, Lauren Hudak, on November 16, 2019 and welcomed their son, Gabriel Ruben Rios, into the world earlier this year. The family lived in Jersey City, NJ.

Marcos attended and graduated from Southbridge High School, Class of 1996. He was very involved in many school activities including playing football and was also an Eagle Scout. His love for football and helping others continued for Marcos entire life. He later coached a Pop Warner team in Framingham, MA.

Marcos received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, Class of 2000. Not only was Marcos a student but a student athlete. He was number #49 on the football team. Upon graduating from college, Marcos was a substitute teacher and later worked for the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board.

Marcos loved a challenge and left the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board and landed at Manulife where he was a loyal employee for the last 15 years. Marcos was a Regional Vice President for John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. He was appointed to the Retirement Plan Services team as a Sales Associate in 2010, Managing Director in 2012 and current role in 2014. The rapid series of career progression and increased sales responsibilities demonstrated his leadership skills, successful execution on key deliverables and ability to handle increasing demands within the retirement plan services space.

While Marcos was passionate about his career he greatly enjoyed experiencing life. Marcos loved to travel and his passport was always filled. He enjoyed adventures in Germany, Ireland, Madrid, Paris and proposed to Lauren in Rome, Italy. Marcos also enjoyed experiencing a quality meal and loved to partake in a good food with family and friends. Marcos also loved sports; especially, any sport involving a Boston based team. Marcos loved live music and his all-time favorite bands were Guns N' Roses and Pearl Jam. His love for music was passed to his son as Marcos always played music during morning snuggles and bath time.

Marcos was a loving husband of Lauren, and an exceptionally loving father and role model for his son, Gabriel Ruben Rios. Marcos was a devoted son to his parents, Ruben and Severina Rios of Southbridge, MA and his in-laws, Thomas and Barbara Hudak of Orefield, PA. He will also be greatly missed by his siblings, David Rios of Southbridge, Ma and Christina and Matthew Abbotts of Norwich, CT, his sister-in-law, Lea and Richie Bartynski of Phoenix, AR and his brother-in-law, Thomas and Jennifer Hudak of Schnecksville, PA. Other survivors include his Godson, Kolby Lamoureux and Goddaughter, Nyah Aviles, his dear cousin, Rose Alicea, his niece, Violet Bartynski and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He is predeceased by paternal grandparents, Julia Rodriguez and Eulogio Rios and maternal grandparents, Pablo Alicea and Nicolasa Alvarado. Marcos was loved and cherished by everyone in his life that he touched.

A funeral Mass for Marcos will be held on Monday, Nov. 22 ^nd , at 10:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main Street, Southbridge, MA.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge, MA.  Calling hours will be held in Notre Dame Church, on Sunday, Nov. 21 ^st , from 4:00 to 7:00pm. * Please note that face masks are required in Notre Dame Church.

The family has requested to please omit flowers and that remembrance be made in the form of contribution to an account made for his son Gabriel Ruben Rios. All donations can be made out to Gabriel Rios, c/o TD Bank, 125 18th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310.

Live video streaming of Marcos's funeral Mass on Monday, November 22nd, at 10:00am - Please click on the link below.

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