Esteban Velazquez

Esteban Velazquez, 86, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away May 20, 2019 in Kutztown Manor with his loving family by his side.

He was the husband of Maria (Santiago) Velazquez and they were married for 65 years.

Born September 1, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Luciano and Sabina (Velazquez) Gonzalez.

Esteban was a member of Iglesia Evangelica La Luz Del Mundo.

He was employed by Tray-Pak for over 40 years.

Esteban loved his church and enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters; Evelyn, wife of Alvin Stern of Muhlenberg Township and Zaida, wife of Paul Hafer of Birdsboro.

Also surviving are three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister Delia Gonzalez of Buffalo, NY.

He was preceded in death by his brother: Epifanio Velazquez.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 1pm in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 237 Court Street, Reading PA 19601.

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