Raul Joseph Velazquez Jr.

Raul Joseph Velazquez, Jr Resident of San Lorenzo Age 63, died February 13, 2012, at Palo Alto's VA hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 17, 1948, in Oakland, to Raul and Esther Velazquez Sr. He was the eldest of four children, Rickey and Robert Velazquez and Susan Campos. Graduate of Pacific High School Class of 1967, and a Vietnam Veteran with a Honorable Discharge and decorated metals and ribbons from the U.S Army. Raul was an amazing spirit and outdoor enthusiast loving scuba diving, hiking Yosemite's half dome, and many events with his family. Raul was survived by his wife Theresa Velazquez, his four children and their mother, Raul Velazquez III, Lisa Lawrence, Dawn Paige, Lori Anson and Greta Velazquez, and his step children Angelina Rojas and Michael Pieroni. Survived also by two grandchildren Jenna and Bryce Lawrence, nephews and niece Marcus, Robert and Renae Campos, as well as other numerous family and friends. Raul was a kind hearted and a loving man that touched many lives and he will be deeply missed. Services in his honor will be held at St. Leander's Church, 550 West Estudillo Avenue San Leandro: Viewing: Thurs Feb 23 4-7pm, Mass and Veteran Salute Fri Feb 24 2pm. The family requests that Memorial Donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.