Benito Velazquez Sr. 1935-2020
BOARDMAN — Benito Velazquez Sr., 85, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.
Benito was born March 20, 1935, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, the son of Juan and Candelaria Vazquez Velazquez.
He retired from the Youngstown Steel Door Co.
Benito was a member of United Steel Workers, OCCHA, and Sons of Borinquen. He loved to play dominos, bird watching, baseball, football and loved to garden. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.
Benito will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Betsy (Angel) Robles of Boardman; son Benito Velazquez Jr. of Boardman; four sisters, Rosa, Julia, Lydia and Modesta Velazquez, all of Puerto Rico; brother, Conce Velazquez of Puerto Rico; 114 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins along with his beloved ex-wife, Nercy Santana.
Besides his parents, Benito was preceded in death by two sisters, Ana and Evagelista Velazquez; and three brothers, Agustin, Felipe and Juanito Velazquez; his “special” sister-in-law, Carmen Delia Soto of Puerto Rico; three nieces, Nancy Gonzalez, Sonia Velazquez and Milagros “Lalo” Velazquez.
A private funeral service will be celebrated for the immediate family.
A public celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to his son-in-law, Staff Sergeant Angel Robles and to Ana Alago for the exceptional care given to Benito.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.
Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Benito’s family.
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Benito Velazquez Sr. 1935-2020
BOARDMAN — Benito Velazquez Sr., 85, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.
Benito was born March 20, 1935, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, the son of Juan and Candelaria Vazquez Velazquez.
He retired from the Youngstown Steel Door Co.
Benito was a member of United Steel Workers, OCCHA, and Sons of Borinquen. He loved to play dominos, bird watching, baseball, football and loved to garden. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.
Benito will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Betsy (Angel) Robles of Boardman; son Benito Velazquez Jr. of Boardman; four sisters, Rosa, Julia, Lydia and Modesta Velazquez, all of Puerto Rico; brother, Conce Velazquez of Puerto Rico; 114 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins along with his beloved ex-wife, Nercy Santana.
Besides his parents, Benito was preceded in death by two sisters, Ana and Evagelista Velazquez; and three brothers, Agustin, Felipe and Juanito Velazquez; his “special” sister-in-law, Carmen Delia Soto of Puerto Rico; three nieces, Nancy Gonzalez, Sonia Velazquez and Milagros “Lalo” Velazquez.
A private funeral service will be celebrated for the immediate family.
A public celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to his son-in-law, Staff Sergeant Angel Robles and to Ana Alago for the exceptional care given to Benito.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman.
Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Benito’s family.
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