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Jose Velez Obituary

Velez, Jose Manuel age 74, of Harwood Heights, beloved husband of Natividad "Natty" (nee Acosta) for 49 years, loving father of Jose (Tina), Manuel "Tony" (Christina), Elisa (Michael) Makar, and Letty Hudson. Incredible grandfather of Christopher, Ashley, Brittany, Antonio, Melinda, Adam, and Vincent, dear brother of Ana (Efrain), Milagro (Monserrate), Edelmira (Guin), Consuelo (Jaime), Ada and Guadalupe, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jose Manuel from Utuado, Puerto Rico was well-known within the Puerto Rican Parade Committee as he had several floats that were on display during the parade. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Pascal Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 15, 2009.
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...he had a heart of a lion and the courage to prove it.

His beloved son,

Jose Vicente Velez

Jose Velez

October 21, 2009

Papi you will always live in my heart forever. I will look forward to the day we meet again. Cuqui

Elisa Velez-Makar

October 19, 2009

Our Deepest Condolences and Prayers are for you during this difficult time. May God bless you and bring you Peace.
The Overton Family, Dear friends of Elisa & Mike Makar

October 15, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

October 15, 2009

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