Beloved Longwood resident and owner of Miranda Cleaners for
more than 40 years, Jose Miranda Sr. was honored with a street co-naming in the
Bronx today.
Friends, family and even some elected officials such as
Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr. gathered at the intersection of East 163rd
Street and Intervale Avenue to celebrate is legacy and the superior service he
provided for the community.
“It’s not just the memory of him, it’s the community that
supported us for so many years,” said Jose Manuel Miranda Jr., his son. “He was
a good husband, he was a good dad, a good provider. I was very attached
to him and when he passed it was…heartbreaking but he taught me well.”
Miranda, a supporter of his local 41st Precinct,
offered discounted services to officers who helped to keep the area safe.
One longtime friend of Miranda’s daughter says how he was
somewhat of a father figure to her.
“He was the father to all of us like most of the friends.
We all just went to his house and we danced or listened to music,” said
Juana Cortes. “My husband and I named our youngest after them so her name is
Miranda Cortes.”
The intersection of East 163rd and
Intervale will now always hold the name Jose Miranda Sr. Way, and Councilmember
Salamanca says he knows the Miranda family will continue to impact the
community.