A local business is trying to help one of its associates and has been getting help from the community. Jose Ramos has been a fixture at the Rossmoor Car Wash for more than 13 years and for many who frequent the establishment, Jose is the face of the car wash.
He is the Customer Care Manager, so those who patronize the car wash have become very familiar with him.
So when Jose was suddenly absent from work in early August, customers began asking about him. In fact, when Jose failed to show up to open the business one day, it was a shock to the car wash operators and his co-workers as well. In his 13-plus years of employment there, Jose had never missed work without notice.
His co-workers tried to reach him several times the day he failed to show, without success, and became concerned. They were able to reach one of his daughters, who went to his house and found him in distress from a severe stroke.
Jose was taken to Memorial Hospital in Long Beach and has been there since Aug. 6. He was only recently moved out of intensive care, but is still struggling to regain full functioning. Meanwhile, there has been a lot of concern from car wash regulars.
“Jose is one of our most beloved team members and one of the most recognizable.” Owner Brad Hooper said. ”He is well known for his infectious smile and loving demeanor, not to mention, his innate desire to serve our customers. The Rossmoor Car Wash & Detail family are devastated by this tragic news and want to do all we can to support his family during this very difficult time. We thank our customers who have already voiced concern and support for Jose and his family.”
The car wash and its employees have made a donation and set up a fund at the Farmer’s & Merchants Bank to help the family with medical bills that are piling up. They have opened a fund for any community members who might want to help Jose and his family.
Any customer or concerned community member wishing to help the family at this time can make a donation to: The Jose Ramos Benevolence Fund by delivering or mailing a donation to:
The Jose Ramos Benevolence Fund
c/o Rossmoor Car Wash & Detail
11031 Los Alamitos Blvd.
Rossmoor, CA 90720
