ALBERT F. VELASQUEZ Hobart, Indiana Albert F. Velasquez, age 41, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, April 05, 2009. He was born on March 3, 1968 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Francisco Velasquez and Marina Felizardo. Albert was married to Cathy Rivera on April 27, 1993, in Highland. He was a business owner and ran Velasquez and Sons Mufflers in Chicago. He loved fishing, car racing and Mustangs, grilling and barbecuing, and enjoyed music. Albert is survived by his loving family; wife, Cathy (Rivera) Velasquez, Hobart; sons, Nicholas Velasquez, Hobart, Christopher Velasquez, Hobart, and Daniel Velasquez, Hobart; daughters, Jessica Velasquez, Hobart, and Vanessa Velasquez, Georgia; mother, Marina Felizardo, Olmito, TX; sister, Yvette (Velasquez) Rea, Chicago; loving nephews Jovi, Jonathan, Angel II, Joseph, and Miguelito; nieces, Erika, Elia, Briana, Lissette, Celeste, and Marina; great-nieces, Isabella, Jisele, and Jaslene; sisters-in-law, Patty Velasquez, Yvette (Angel) Manfredy, and Melissa Rivera; brother-in-law, Michael Rivera; and father and mother-in-law, Jose and Nelly Rivera; best friend, Billy Madgett; and other loving family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Velasquez; and brother, Edward Velasquez. A visitation for Albert Velasquez will be held from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Rees Funeral Home Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A prayer service will be offered at 5:00 pm, on Wednesday, with Pastor Michael Otano, officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorials in Albert's memory may be made to the Velasquez family. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 942-2109 or online at reesfuneralhomes.com. |