Julio Viteri

Our union mourns the passing of Julio Viteri, who was a Server in the iconic Oak Room of the Plaza for 23 years before spending his final years at the Lotte Palace.

Julio’s wife Myriam, with whom he shared 23 years, recalled fondly how fun Julio was and how they loved to go out dancing at Colombian clubs together. “Julio had an optimistic view on life and was always making jokes,” Myriam shared. Julio’s life was helping others, he was recognized by the municipality of San Pablo de Manta, Ecuador and its Department of Tourism for Restaurant Service workshops he gave to the industry workers and the community.

Julio was also very proud of the four years he spent in the Navy and loved to tell stories of the time he served his country. Another great moment of pride for him was when he won a contest for the best Caesar salad at the Plaza hotel in 1992.

Julio Rivera, Julio’s friend at the Lotte Palace for over ten years expressed, “Everybody only has good things to say about Julio, we all loved him and he will be dearly missed and in our hearts.”

Federico Herrera, a worker at the Lotte Palace, who helped Julio when he first started in 2011, remarked “Julio was a great colleague, helpful and very calm, his passing is painful for us.”

Julio will be missed immensely by everyone who knew him.