Adrian Sanchez, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Aurelio Sanchez and Filomina (Robles) Sanchez. Adrian was the loving husband of his late wife, Janice, who passed away in 1997.

Prior to his retirement, Adrian was employed as a dock worker for Yellow Freight Transport Company in Lancaster. He was a dedicated member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church where he served in many capacities. He enjoyed buying lottery tickets and spending time with family and friends.

A loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, Adrian is survived by six children: Philomena Sanchez, Larry Sanchez and his wife Wendy, Judy Plaza, Adrian Sanchez, Jr., and Patrick Sanchez, all of Lancaster, and Carol DeJesus and her husband Pedro of Arizona; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Also surviving is his brother Benny Sanchez of Lancaster. Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers Pepe and Carmello Sanchez.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will begin at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602, where a viewing will take place from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions in Adrian's memory to the Kidney foundation of Central PA, 900 South Arlington Avenue., #134A, Harrisburg, PA 17109.