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Natividad Vélez Obituary

Natividad "Natty" Vélez (nee Acosta), formerly of Harwood Heights, passed away on July 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jose Manuel Vélez. Loving mother of Jose (Tina), Manuel "Tony" (Christina), Elisa (Michael) Makar and Alma "Letty" (Steve) Vélez. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Ashley, Brittany, Antonio, Melinda, Adam and Vincent. Great grandmother of Olive, Mila, Myra, Justis and Isabella. Dear sister Ofelina (Jose) Uroza and the late Fanita, Efrain, Dario, Nelson and Ramon and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 20, 2018 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Saturday beginning at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. and will then proceed to St. Pascal Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Maryill Cemetery in Niles. info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 20, 2018.
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My Titi Natty, you are always in our hearts and minds. You are still with us in spirit. Please continue to watch over your kids and us. We miss you and love you always!❤ Love, the Feliciano and Uroza families

Sandra

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July 14, 2020

My Titi Natty, wanted to say thank you for being my Titi and godmother all these years. Thank you for being my mom's sister. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Thank you for allowing us in your heart. Thank you for the love that you always showed us. Thank you for the children, Jose, Tony, Cuqui and Letty that you and Tio had. Thank you for always having a smile on your face and a wonderful laugh to go along with it. Thank you for being you Titi Natty. We are all going to miss you. Please keep us all together while you are in heaven. We love you and will miss you tons. Love Ofelina, Jose, Odie and Sandra, Michelle and Gavin. Our hearts and love are always with you and the family. XO

Sandra Feliciano

July 23, 2018

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