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Yolanda Velez Obituary

VELEZ - Yolanda (nee Hernandez), "Mima", of Bay Shore, LI, was met in Heaven by her beloved husband Rodrigo, "Ed", on September 21, 2008. Proud, loving mother to Maria (Peter) Belzer and Yolanda (Steve) Tsolomitis. Loved and adored by her grandchildren Tara, Dayna (Keith), Athena, Maria and Jennifer. Cherished great-grandmother of Justin, Kristin, Jack, Asia and Jayden. Yolanda was a generous volunteer for the Islip Town Senior Citizen Program. Her family will receive friends to celebrate her life at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile West of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Thursday 10:00am at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Bay Shore, LI. Cremation Private. Visiting Tuesday 7-9:30pm and Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Patrick's Hospitality Center, 9 North Clinton Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 23, 2008.

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Betty Mason

October 5, 2008

Dear Maria & Yoli,
I want to send my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother Yolanda at this very painful time for you girls & your families. She is with your Dad in heaven. Take care of yourselves.
Sincerely,
Betty Pigeon Mason

John&Helen Hernandez

September 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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