Jose Ruben Hernandez Siragusa

March 20, 1950 — July 20, 2025

Nashville

Jose Ruben Hernandez, longtime resident of Bellevue, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on July 20, 2025, at the age of 75.

Ruben was born to the late Jose Hernandez and Aida Siragusa in Santurce, Puerto Rico (PR). A graduate of De La Salle High School (Bayamon, PR) Class of 1967, he graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree. After college, he worked 11 years with various engineering/architectural consultants and government agencies. In 1983, he came to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District where he completed 27 years of service as an engineering project manager. He was an active member, and secretary for many years, of the Donelson Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE).

Ruben is survived by his cherished wife of 53 years, Elsa; his children, Ruby Hernandez (Russell) and Ruben Hernandez (Sheneka); four grandchildren Chelsie, Elijah, Jayden, and Mateo; his brother and Sister-in-law Dr. Sigfredo and Jan Hernandez; and several first cousins.

Ruben devoted much of his life in Nashville serving in two churches: Covenant Baptist Church Bellevue and Faith Engaged Fairview. He considered that his greatest accomplishment in life was having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He lived with contentment and peace knowing that he would go to heaven when he died because of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

Visitation will be held at West Harpeth located at 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 3:00PM until 6:00PM with the service beginning at 6:00PM in the Chapel. Services will be officiated by Pastor Redd.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Nashville Rescue Mission and Faith Engaged in Fairview, TN.

Services for Ruben will be livestreamed. The livestream will begin 10 minutes prior to the service time of 6:00PM CST on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. To join the livestream, please click here.