Ernesto Velez Jr.
09/25/1959 - 09/19/2023
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Obituary For Ernesto Velez Jr.
Ernesto Velez Jr, 63 of Staten Island, NY passed away September 19, 2023. Born in Manhattan on September 25, 1959, he recently retired from the Richmond County Clerk’s Office where he worked for 20 years. Prior to that, he worked as a Snug Harbor Ranger and at the Hylan Boulevard ShopRite for 15 years where he greatly enjoyed his work helping the public.
Ernesto loved the joy of singing and dancing, and some of his happiest moments were singing with his wife Donna at their parish, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in New Dorp. He enjoyed chess, visits to Atlantic City, the Jets for football, the Mets for baseball, pizza, and White Castle. Most of all, he loved his wife Donna, and they enjoyed nearly 29 years together before his untimely passing before September 25 -- his 64th birthday and 29th wedding anniversary.
Ernesto is predeceased by his mother Lydia Velez, father Ernesto Velez, sisters Ellie Velez-Ramos and Lucy Colon, and in-laws Nicholas and Theresa Romeo. He is survived by beloved niece Sophia, nephew Robert, aunts, cousins, and 4 generations of family.
His memorial service will be held on Sunday September 24th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and from 7:00PM to 9:00 PM at Hanley Funeral Home (60 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island NY). The funeral mass will be held on Monday September 25th at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish in New Dorp at 9:30AM, with a private cremation to follow.
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10/05/2023
To Ernesto, my second dad, my friend that made Staten Island worth traveling to five days a week: I miss you dearly. How I wish that I could see you one last time. I can't hold my tears back anymore. I love you always Ernesto, and when the grand resurrection happens, I MUST be there to welcome you back to a wonderful life- the way God meant for life to be. A far cry from the misery and suffering you endured in this life. I'm so glad I told you how much you meant to me while I could, and your lovely wife knows as well. The farewell card you wrote me when I left along with your gift, I will never discard. Never. You're in my heart always.
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09/25/2023
I am just learning of your passing..... I will miss you...I am heartbroken for your family.... I know how much you loved u your wife.... You spoke of her often and so lovingly.... I hope that you are resting in peace my friend. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers. Until we meet again. 🙏🏼
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09/25/2023
MARGE AND I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR THAT ERNESTO HAD PASSED. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. THANK YOU FOR CALLING AND FOR THE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES.
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09/24/2023
To my husband 💕 Ernesto Velez you were my love and you were my life you are my dancing partner you were my church partner you were a wonderful husband a hard worker you were a faithful husband we have such good times together so sorry it had to end so soon you were a good person you love people you love to help people and would give up your shirt for somebody that was in need Monday September 25th 2023 you walk down the aisle 29 years ago now today on your birthday and your anniversary you're walking down the aisle to our Lord until we're together again my love I will miss you terribly I know Jesus has a special place for you you were the best husband I could ever ask for I love you so and I will miss you 💕 love you always and forever until we're together again rest in peace my love 😘😘😘💟
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09/22/2023
He will be missed for sure. At work for the past 20 years we shared Sports and prayer talks. He always was so concerned about me and spoke so highly of me. And he always looked up to me like a brother. So sad you had to pass so soon. But I know you're at the lords table Enjoying a glass of wine. God bless you and Donna. Until we meet again in heaven Gods Speed