Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Jan 4, 1930 – Sep 16, 2016 (Age 86)
Tito Velez-Rivera, 86, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016 at Bayview Nursing Home.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Severo Velez and Victoria Rivera.
Tito retired from E.B. in 1995 after 27 years as a welder. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was a loving husband, father, and Papa with an infectious smile and friendly wave for anyone who called his name. He was a "special delivery" to all of us!
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ada G. DeVelez, his daughters Ada Turley (Kevin) and Lourdes Ardel (Craig); and granddaughters Amanda and Stacy Ardel and Beth and Cristina Turley. He is also survived by his siblings Felicita Torres, Albina Gaud, Isabel Lucena, Ramon Velez, Milton Velez, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Petra Velez, Marta Gaud, Socorro Bey, and Severo Velez, Jr.
He was a lifelong member at St. Mary's Parish in New London and was a very dedicated volunteer at the Church's soup kitchen.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 3-6 p.m. at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Tito's memory may be made to St. Mary's Church, 10 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 or the Alzheimer's Association, 19 Ohio Ave., Norwich, CT 06360.
The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Bayview Nursing Home for all of their kindness, help and support during Tito's stay.
Tito rest in peace now you are on Gods hands and I will miss you.. To Ada and family my prayers to the whole family it was a real pleasure to meet my sweet Tito I will always have him on my heart.
Griselle-Gigi Rivera
September 22, 2016 | Norwich, CT
Ada and girls, we are sorry to hear about Tito's passing. We will always remember his smile and compassionate personality. May He Rest in Peace.
Vincent & Grissel Benitez-Hodge
September 21, 2016
Dear Ada and family
I'm so sorry to learn about your husbands passing. You were so fortunate to have a good husband and father for your daughters. Please let me know when the memorial mass will be held as I would like to pay my respects to you. I'm sure your husband, Tito, is in heaven and will watch over you. God bless you and I will pray for you and your family.
Joyce Pearson (formerly of The Friendship School)
Joyce Lupica Pearson
September 21, 2016 | New London, CT
Lourdes and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Angelo Simoni
September 19, 2016 | Glastonbury, CT
Dearest Tia Ada, and cousins Ivy and Lourdes..I am sending a prayer during this time, for God's comfort and love to come your way hold you tight! I will miss Tio Tito, the last time I saw him was 45 yrs. ago and have wonderful memories of him! I love you all very much!
Awilda Torres
September 18, 2016 | Calgary, AB
My thoughts and prayers are with the Velez family during this time of loss, may they find comfort with each other and the many memories which will give them strength today and all the days to come. Don Tito, Rest in Peace, que Descanse en Paz.
Maria-Victoria Orlando
September 17, 2016 | New London, CT
Lourdes,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kim Roy
September 17, 2016
Heaven received a "special delivery" late last night. I hope there's lots of ice cream in heaven papa. Love you lots
Cristina
September 16, 2016 | Waterford, CT
Te recordaremos siempre! Ada, Ivy, Lourdes y familia, reciban nuestro abrazo y oraciones.
Dally Gaud
September 16, 2016 | Mayaguez, PUERTO RICO