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for Steven Velasquez
Michael Pomarico
July 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother, you are a true HERO !
Lucy Faiella
August 19, 2010
Marianne and family. Please accept my heartfelt condolances on the loss of such a wonderful man. Marianne I had no idea that Steven was your husband. I found out when I went to the bank and asked how you were doing and they told me of your tragedy. Angelo was devistated when I told him what happened. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We love you and are here for you.
Donna Rein
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go to you Marianne and the kids.
Steve is a true hero. He truly loved you and the kids, his family was always a top priority. He was a strong and gentle man with the heart of a conquistador. He will be dearly missed. It was an honor to have known him.
Jason Velasquez
August 3, 2010
To my little brother, I will always miss you. Catch you in Heaven, Love Jay.
Weber Family
August 3, 2010
Praying that you'll sense God’s presence
In this time of grief
And feel God’s love surrounding you
And know His inner peace
For God cares so much for you
And wipes each tear you cry
You never need to feel alone
For He’ll never leave your side
Joseph Wallace
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. As he lived by the quote; "The brave don't live forever, but the cautious don't live at all." May God keep him in His loving hands.
Jenny Poole
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers Steven's Bridgeport FD to and brothers as well as to Mariannne and the kids. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers
D Santana
July 31, 2010
Betsy Cirino
July 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your Family. Thank you for putting your life on the line for others. A TRUE HERO!! R.I.P
July 31, 2010
To the Family of Lt.Steven Velasquez,
My heartfelt sympathy to your family at this time. My Dad is a retired Lieutenant of the Bridgeport fire department. I am proud to be a family member of a Bridgeport firefighter. They will always be there to take care of and comfort you. May God keep him in His loving hands.
Annette Tait
July 31, 2010
To the Family of Lt.Steven Velasquez,
My heartfelt sympathy to your family at this time. My Dad is a retired Lieutenant of the Bridgeport fire department. I am proud to be a family member of a Bridgeport firefighter. They will always be there to take care of and comfort you. May God keep him in His loving hands.
Beatriz Acevedo
July 31, 2010
May he rest in peace. And to Marianne and family may the strength of love shared comfort you in this time. Warmest thoughts and prayer for you and your family.
Christina bennett
July 30, 2010
Rest in Peace. Your family is in my prayers now and always. You will be missed greatly.
F Long-Petrowski
July 30, 2010
Deepest Sympathy to all of you. Your hero has been welcomed home.
Frank Kocsis
July 30, 2010
Rest in peace Loo. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Carol Curley
July 30, 2010
Gone too soon and too young. May you rest in peace. Thank you for being a real life super hero by putting yourself before others. You have certainly earned your place in Heaven. May God Bless and keep your family.
Carol St Germain
July 30, 2010
I went to Junior High and High School with Steve. He had a great smile and a kind heart. I have thought of him often through the years. What a brave man he was and I am honored to have spent a little time with him. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family. Many people were blessed to have been touched by Steve.
Natasha Campos
July 30, 2010
Prayers are with your family for this hard time.. You will be remembered for the service and for being a hero..
D Venable
July 30, 2010
I didn't know him but my heart goes out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace knowing that he was a hero.
edmund clark
July 30, 2010
May God grant you eternal peace in heaven, with your friend Mr Baik along side you. You both will be terribly missed.
David Zielinski
July 30, 2010
Rest in peace Lt. My prayers go out to you and your family.
JANE DIJOSEPH
July 30, 2010
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Mirna Velez
July 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time,May LT Velasquez rest in peace.God Bless you and your family.
Andrew Fardy
July 30, 2010
May you rest in peace. God bless you.
JULIE
July 30, 2010
I FOR ONE DIDNT KNOW HIM PERSONALLY BUT I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME.
July 30, 2010
May the love of those around you help you and your family through the days ahead.
M. Pizarro & Family
(Shelton,CT)
Maggie Salamon
July 30, 2010
May god bless you and your family
Martin Wilson
July 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Laurie Giff
July 30, 2010
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May God bless the Velasquez family and bring you peace during these days of sorrow.
Braz Family
July 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
cindy kuruc(bfdefcu)
July 30, 2010
Steve was always someone I looked forward to waiting on and talking with every week when he came in to do his banking! Thursday afternoon will never be the same!
Deanna Mattice
July 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you through this week. We didn't get a chance to know Steven, but we know he was not only a hero but a wonderful person, to be so loved by his family. Please hold in your hearts the joy of reuniting with him in heaven one day. We will continue to pray for you.
Much love, Deanna,Marlin,Sam & Joseph Mattice
Christine
July 29, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to all the friends and family off Mr.Velasquez. He will guide you always and watch over you forever. May memories comfort you at this time.
Jenna Dale (Owen)
July 29, 2010
I am so sorry for you loss and so proud of the hero Steven is. From all the wonderful things people have been posting about Steven, it is clear that he has inspired many people in his lifetime. I have been praying for you everyday and will continue to send them your way.
Love,
Jenna and Zachery Dale
(Steven's cousins)
Jane R
July 29, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Steven, but I know he was a wonderful man and dedicated firefighter. God bless you in the days ahead and know you will be in my prayers.
July 29, 2010
Steven you will be missed, Heaven now has a new hero. It was a blessing to have fought fires with you. RIP my brother.
God Bless the Velasquez family.
Lorenzo L Pittman
July 29, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Marianne, Salina, Carol, Jay and Cindy as well Steven's fellow firefighters and friends.
Erica, Matthew, Wyatt and Jake Bradley
(Steven's cousin)
West Fargo, ND
Diane Pecora
July 29, 2010
We are friends of Laurie and Mich's and go to Mich's church also. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. May God watch over and bless you and your family. My husband is a firefighter with Fairfield and our hearts are breaking for all of you. They are heroes. God Bless.
July 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers be with the Velasquez family.
Retired Firefighter from Fairfield
Joe Skubas
Patrick King
July 29, 2010
My Prayers Are With Your Family
Patrick King N.H.F.D Local#825
Lee
July 29, 2010
Rest In Peace Brother.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and the Bridgeport Fire Department. God rest your soul.
Jacqueline McBride
July 29, 2010
From my family to yours; may God keep you and in his grace may you find comfort during this time of lost. Our prayers are with you. The circle of life is everlasting.
July 29, 2010
God bless our Bridgeport Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Peg Jatekar
July 29, 2010
I am friends of Laurie and Mitch's and I just wanted to extend my sympathy to you and your family. It is a tragic loss and in time, I hope peace will come to you. Know that he is still looking after you but now from a different place.
Lt. Peter "Doc" Wight
July 29, 2010
May God Bless Lieutenant Steven Velasquez for his commitment to his work, and May God Bless the Velasquez family during this time.
You will never be forgotten for your service to the Bridgeport Community.
May God Bless and protect the Bridgeport Firefighters who continue with their mission to keep Bridgeport Residents safe.
July 29, 2010
May God hold you and your family in palm of his hand
Terrence O'Rourke
July 29, 2010
May God hold you and your family in palm of his hand
Ed Purcell
July 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anthony Favreau
July 29, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Fire Department during this difficult time.
Lt. Favreau
Windham Maine Fire Department
nilsa lebron
July 29, 2010
The fall of a hero. I salute you Steven Velasques. I was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and I had the highest respect for our firefighters. May God be sharing your eternity in heaven.
July 29, 2010
May God bless and give strength to the Velasquez family during this difficult time...
Laura Alvarado
July 29, 2010
May God bless the Velasquez family and give them the strength during this difficult time.
Lauren
July 29, 2010
To the family of Lt Velasquez,
Please know that you in my thoughts and prayers. He died a true hero.
James Bulerin Jr
July 29, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will always keep you in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
R.I.P Brother
Love Always,
Firefighter Bulerin & Family
Proud Life long Brideport Resident
July 29, 2010
May God Bless Lt. Velasquez for his commitment to do his work to the fullest. May God bless his family during this difficult time.
Thank you for your service to the Bridgeport Community. You will never be forgotten.
Bridgeport Firefighters, so sorry for your loss. Keep up the hard work and may God continue to protect you during your mission to keep Bridgeport safe.
May God Bless YOU ALL...May God Bless Bridgeport.. To a better Future.
kasey G
July 29, 2010
I think we all sometimes take for granted the risk these men take everyday. God forbid we have an emergancy, we call 911 and they come running in as we run out. God Bless you both and Thank you for your service. May God comfort these families. So terribly sorry for your loss.
July 29, 2010
There is no greater love, than a man who lays down his life for his friends.
Amazing Hero. God Bless this family.
July 29, 2010
May the Velasquez family find the strength to get through this difficult time. May Firefighter Steven rest in peace.
July 29, 2010
Dear Titi, We are so sorry for your loss. We did not have the oportunity to meet Steven but I can see He was a great guy and loved you very much and wanted the best for you and your children. After reading about him I understand he cared very much for people and that is what God wants most of all of us. We are praying for his Eternal Rest in the hands of the all Mighty and that God give you his love and support.
Love you always your cousin Paquito & Noelia.
P/E Tim Richmond
July 29, 2010
Steve,
Ever since our recruit days, you have been a shining example of what every firefighter should be. You held everyone to a high standard, and held yourself to one still higher. May our Lord grant you eternal peace my brother, and may you rest easy in the knowledge that that you gave your best.
bridgeport resident
July 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
July 28, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Ruthie Owen
July 28, 2010
Our hearts are broken, we are so very sorry. May God wrap his arms around Lt Steves beautiful family and give you peace.
Our prayers are with you...
Love to you all,
Uncle Jerry & Auntie Ruthie
Lilly Testo's
July 28, 2010
Marianne, we are so sorry for your loss. We just cannot believe that this tragedy has happened. It was a pleasure to have met you and Steve. He was such a nice man and he loved you very much. May he rest in peace.
Dan, Julie, Brittany & Daniel Mattice
July 28, 2010
Dear Marianne,Carol, Jay & Cindy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Steven sounded like a great man and hero to your whole town. That should be a great honor to you all! We are proud to have know him through you all over these years. May God Bless you and your family through this tragic ordeal. Know that he is in Heaven with "Grand PA" Joe and little Sofia and will watch over you always.
All our Love,
Anonymous
July 28, 2010
Thank you for your service to the Bridgeport community. May God rest your soul in peace. With deepest sympathy to Steven's family.
A Friend
July 28, 2010
In memory of Steven Velasquez
Titi
Words can never express how you feel when you lose someone you love, words cannot comfort those grieving for the loved one who has been lost. All we can do is assure them that we are standing with them in their grief. Praying that they may remain strong for the little ones who may not understand why daddy is gone.
May Gods spirit remain with you and all the family in your grief and give you the strength to understand Gods way for a future in His Paradise!
from the heart of a friend in behalf
of your Uncle Armando
Ilissa Gabriel-Torres
July 28, 2010
Marianne & Family
Praying the Lord will comfort you with his peace, surround you in his love & encourage you with his presence during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless.
Stamford Judicial Marshals
July 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to your families. You were a hero to us all
Rick Gosselin
July 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Beth
July 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to Firefighter Velasquez's entire family, friends and fellow Firefighters. He will watch over and protect everyone from above.
GEORGE BRYANT (CAPT) RET
July 28, 2010
TO THE FAMILY. MAY THE ALMIGHTY GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. KNOW THAT WE WHO KNEW STEVE HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS
Fellow Firefighter
July 28, 2010
Lord please receive this fellow firefighter into heaven. Take away the pain from the burns, cuts, bruises, strains, sprains, and broken bones while doing his duties. Ease the painful memories of seeing the sick, injured and dead. Lord give this firefighters family, friends and fellow firefighters comfort.
Amen
Megan & Greg Schmidt
July 28, 2010
What an enormous contribution Steven made to his community during his tenure with the fire department, a true hero.
We are deeply sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
July 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy over the loss of your hero.
LaShonda Jackson
July 28, 2010
To the family of Lt Steven Velasquez.my heart felt condolences to you and your family..may god bless you and keep you in everloving arms
July 28, 2010
We extend our most sincere condolences during this difficult time. We were glad to have met him and to have seen the joy he felt in the company of his loved ones.
Priscilla Rodriguez and Jesus Martinez
Karen Glass
July 28, 2010
may you rest in peace. i only wish we would have gotten to meet the person who brought so much joy to Marianne. Karen & Mike Glass
Karen Glass
July 28, 2010
Marianne no words can express how sorry i am for your loss. just know that you have many friends and family all over who are thinking of you and praying for your family. Steve died doing what he loved to do and a hero in my eyes. may god bless you and your family. one day at a time. Karen & Mike
M. Rivera
July 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Take comfort in the many happy memories you have shared.
M. Rivera
July 28, 2010
The Lord's Fire Brigade has welcomed an outstanding new member.
July 28, 2010
May Angels lead you into paradise; may the Martyrs receive you at your
coming and lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem. May a choir of Angels receive you, and with Lazarus, who once was poor, may you have eternal rest. Amen
Joel Cummings
July 28, 2010
Please know that each of the family and friends of Lt. Velasquez are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stratford Resident
July 28, 2010
May God Bless you and your family.
July 28, 2010
To the family of Lt. Velasquez,
As a resident of Bridgeport, a community that your husband, father, son, brother protected for many years. I want to thank you.
My husband and I agreed many times that the firemen of this city are the most brave men and women of all.
My deepest sympathy,
Cheryl B. (Bridgeport)
Pedro Villanueva
July 28, 2010
Steve Rest in Peace---My condolence to Mrs. Velasquez and family...Pedro Villanueva and family (Bayamon Puerto Rico)
MARIA VERGARA
July 28, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOU FAMILY MARIANNE, MAY YOU MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT " MARIA V.
george d dennis
July 28, 2010
steve your in heaven now, but i have to say you were one of the
best firefighters the city has ever had. rest in peace.
george d dennis
bpt fire (ret)
July 28, 2010
Steven may you rest in peace.May God comfort the family at this time of sorrow.
From someone who cares.
Judy McCone
July 28, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Gary&Marlene Mattice
July 28, 2010
Dear family, our hearts go out to all of you. Steven is our hero and we thank him for his fabulous service. Hugs, Marlene and Gary Mattice
Lidia Sotomayor
July 28, 2010
Marianne (Titi) we are so sorry for your loss.
We are all just beside ourselves and just want you to know you & your family are in our prayers.
We love you, very much….
La Familia Sotomayor
Elizabete ( Baia ) & Amandio DaSilva
July 28, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mark Wentovich, Lt. (ret) BFD
July 28, 2010
Rest in Peace Brother
Terri Long
July 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr and Mrs Aviles
July 28, 2010
You were a Hero in life and now in Heaven God bless your family.
Lisa Capozziello Benton-Fabrizi
July 28, 2010
To Stevie's Family,
I knew Stevie since 1999 and words cannot express how much respect and admiration I had for him as a person whom had so many wonderful qualities.
When Stevie found out his wife was pregnant with twins he called me because I had twins and we shared a wonderful conversation about how very happy he was to becoming a first time parent and to twins...
My heart breaks for his family, as I truly hope you find comfort in the coming days ahead in the many wonderful memories you hold dear to your heart. Also know that he will ALWAYS be looking from above with a smile that only comes from knowing that you will go on.
God Bless you,
Lisa, Allie & Gianna Fabrizi
Ingrid S.
July 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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