Arturo Velasquez Obituary

It has been eleven years. Since then, Shirley has joined him and so has my wife Juanita. We shared so many memories. I miss all of them and the wonderful times we had together.

To Arturo and Shirley's family.

This photo of Arturo and Shirley's 50th anniversary renewal of vows in Acapulco 1988 brings back such wonderful memories.

After one year this guest book should now reflect the wonderful memories that Arturo left us.

Yes we still mourn but Arturo said to carry on and that means be happy and enjoy the happy memories that he left us.

This 1988 picture was in Acapulco when we celebrated their 50th anniversary. We laugh when we see it. It happens that in the catering arrangements, instructions were given to prepare for a toast. Well the instructions were misinterpreted and we all had a slice of white toast at the tables. So we toasted !!!!!

Dear Mrs. Velasquez,

My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Throughout the years, whenever I saw you and Mr. Velasquez at a banquet I was attending with my mother and father, I could always count on your warm smiles and hugs to help make me feel comfortable.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the Velasquez family, our prayers and sympathies are with you. Mr, Velasquez was kind enough to give me counsel, advice and some assistance when I ran for public office over 10 years ago.

I appreciate his efforts not just for myself but for our entire community.

God Bless

very sorry for your father, he was a very good man.

MARIA JO, MONICA AND MARIO MANFREDI.

Eddie;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. It is very hard losing your dad. He was a great guy and it was a pleasure and honor to have known him.

Our prayers and Condolences go out to the family of Arturo, although we never met, he was my fathers brother and a very loved and respected man in the community. I have read over the years of his many accomplishments and regret letting the opportunity pass to have met my uncle. He lived a long and fulfilled life, it is an honor to call him family!

Art, Ed and Family,
Maria and I and our Family wish to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. It was always a great pleasure to see your Dad with you at White Sox games because it was easy to see how much you all cared for each other. His family values and love of White Sox Baseball are a wonderful legacy indeed. May God bless and comfort you during what must be a difficult time.

DEAR JAIME,TOM & JUSTIN
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THROUGH YOUR TROUBLED TIME.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
UNCLE JOE & AUNT MAR

Our prayers and deepest condolences to the Velasquez family on the loss of such a wonderful man.

Bea Cordova and Family

Dear Art,
Your father was a phenomenal humanitarian, and it is obvious you have inherited his sensitive nature. Thank you for all you have done for many initiatives, businesses, educational advancements, families, and friends.
The Klomes Family

Dear Shirley and the entire Velasquez family,
So sorry to hear of the tremendous loss of your family Patriarch. Arturo, was such a pillar of strength in your family as well as the Chicago-land area. He will be greatly missed! May your wonderful memories of his great life give you comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mary & Marty Reilly and family

a quote
"He spake well who said that graves are the footprints of angels."
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Robyn and Mike and the Velasquez Family

You have my deepest sympathy. He was a kind and thoughtful man and gave so much of himself to others. He was someone everyone should have known.

Marilynne Blake
(Auntie "Mar")

Dear Mrs. Velasquez:
My sincerest sypathies go out to you and your family. You and Mr. V were always so kind. My daughter Samantha has very fond memories of the two of you, while visiting your home with Henry & Juanita, feeding ducks in the pond. He will be missed.He lived a long and giving life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Velasquez Family.
Blessings.
Monico, Laura, Christopher, Samantha Orozco

Our prayers go out to the Velazquez family. Mr. Velazquez gave my mom, Carmen Gonzalez a jukeboxes for her business in the 1960's and he presented me with my diploma when I graduated from the city colleges. He was always smiling and pleasant to talk to. A great person. He will be missed. Thank you so much for helping our Mexican American Community. May you rest in peace. Bertha Gonzalez and Gonzalez Family.

Dear Shirley and family,
my deepest condolences
at the great loss of your
Arturo,
Always
Christopher Dovalina

Shirley,

My family and I were Blessed in having you and Art as well as your children such close dear friends for all these years.

Art not only served his country in WW11, he served all the Hispanic Communities in Chicago...the city he loved, though he did not limit himself to Hispanics only.

Bless you and your family always,

Liliana & Dominic Tassone

Aunt Shirley and 1,2&3rd cousins and all family, my heart goes out to all who were privileged to know my Uncle Arthur and his great works for all of us. God Bless

Dearest Shirley and family,

We are so honored to have known such a great man as Arturo. He will always be remembered as helping others and never wanting anything in return for it. He will forever be missed but never ever be forgotten.
May God bless Shirley and her close and loving family.
Arturo is at peace now and with my son Rick and I know they will be helping others that will cross their paths.
We love and miss you very much and will always remember Art with very fond and happy memories

Our prayers and deepest condolences to the Velasquez family on the loss of such a wonderful man and good friend to the Henry and Carmen Medoza family. Art and Cathy Mendoza.

Dios Lo Cuide. Mr. Velasquez, you will be missed. Thank you for all that you have done for the Mexican American community.

Jose de Jesus and Juana Cortes & family

our prayers go out to the velasquez family .and great friend for many years nellie fernandez and family

To the Velasquez families:

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

We are sadden but Arturo gave so much of himself in so many ways so as to leave us with countless good memories to soften the saddness.

Everytime we recall a memory it is a happy one that brings us good feelings. Even a not-so-good memory is turmed into a joyful one because of the way Arturo would sometimes make fun of it. He was good at that

We recall a couple of decades ago when Arturo was at the podium for one of Bishop Rodriguez's banquets; he said "I tell God that I am not ready to leave this earth because there is still a lot of work to do".

God listened and gave Arturo the extra time.

And all of us are thankfull to God for letting us have Arturo for so long.

Henry and Juanita Roa