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EMILIO DEL POZO
Emilio Justo Gerardo Del Pozo y de la Osa, 68, of Astoria, NY, passed away on March 23rd, 2017.
A gathering will be held to celebrate his life on Sunday, April 23rd at 4pm at the Producers Club, 358 W. 44th St., New York, NY.
Emilio was born in Havana, Cuba on August 6th, 1948. He moved to the US when he was 7 years old and grew up in Mount Vernon, NY at the Wartburg Orphan Home. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era and went on to study acting, graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
He continued to have a successful career for several years in the New York performing arts industry, including a featured role in the Roundabout Theatre's production of 'Summer and Smoke,' and understudy to Al Pacino in the Broadway production of 'Salome.' He did several Off-Broadway and Regional shows, numerous commercials in both the English and Spanish speaking markets, had a supporting role on 'Mathnet,' a Children's Television Workshop production, several appearances on Soaps, and multiple featured roles on 'Law and Order.'
While establishing his acting career, he worked for many years in Security at the Doral Hotel in Manhattan.
Always holding an interest in the arts, Emilio ended up working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from where he retired.
He enjoyed art in all its forms: whether it was acting, drawing, writing, or music. Bob Dylan and The Beatles were his favorite musical artists, and he often quoted Dylan as Emilio was an avid admirer of his poetry.
Emilio was a thinker. Philosophy and science fiction were topics that kept him intellectually stimulated, always searching for the deeper meaning of why we are all here and where else we go.
Emilio is survived by his two children, Brandon Del Pozo of Bound Brook, NJ, and Leandra Del Pozo of Jersey City, NJ, his former wife and mother of his children, Zita Geoffroy-Heinz of Bridgewater, NJ, his step-father Jose Gonzalez of Manhattan, and many loving cousins, friends and neighbors.
Emilio is pre-deceased by his mother Luisa de la Osa Gonzales.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 220 E. 42nd. St. New York, NY 10017, https://www.stjude.org,
or the Actor's Fund https://donate.actorsfund.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emilio Del Pozo
Jill S
July 18, 2017
On behalf of the countless fans of his work on Mathnet, our sincerest condolences to all. Emilio, we will help keep your memory burning bright! God bless you all.
July 17, 2017
I remember you on Mathnet.
Sue Beer
April 21, 2017
Leandra and Brandon- I remember your Dad and Mom dancing to anything and everything at the few JFK reunions they were there together! You dad was a fun, loving man and a pure soul! I'm sure he has the angels doing flips and turns in heaven! Rest in peace, Emilio!
Gary DeLena
April 20, 2017
Papa Pepe, I want you to remember those "Midnight over Tang's" parties on South Street in Philly during "El Grande..." I want you to remember Juan loves you.
April 19, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Toni Hoffman Scofield
April 19, 2017
Emilio and I were in the same class at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. It's a shock to see that he has passed away. Rest in peace, Emilio.
April 18, 2017
Mr. Emilio left a legacy of wonderful things. May our heavenly father bring you great comfort. Mathew 5:4
Linda Geoffroy
April 18, 2017
May he rest in peace. Always remembering his funny crazy dancing, his laugh, his smile, and his love for the children. My heartfelt condolences to Brandon and Leandra.
Jeanne Mendez
April 18, 2017
Ah my dear old friend - such a spirit you had that lit up a stage and our lives. May you find unending beauty in the demon-less heavens. And may your family find peace in sweet memories. I'm sure you are out there now with my beloved Joe. <3
G. F.
April 18, 2017
May you celebrate a life well-lived and cherish the many memories created along the way. May God's loyal love Comfort your heart at this difficult time. Psalm 59: 9,10
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