Rev. Alberto Montanez-Velazquez

Alberto Montanez-Velazquez Obituary

MONTANEZ-VELAZQUEZ

ALBERTO, Rev. Mr. Age 79. On Dec 16, 2007 in Phila PA. Beloved husband of Francisca. Devoted father of Jose (Caridad), Concepcion (Julio), Rosa (Henry), Maria, Candida and Benita (William). Also survived by his siblings, 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, and employees of the Philadelphia Archdiocese are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9:30 A.M., St Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Int. New Cathedral Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations to family.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Alberto Montanez-Velazquez

11 Entries

Michelle Negron-Lopez

December 27, 2007

Hi Welo it's me mum again just wanted to add to my entry although you may be out of sight your laughter will live on and know this we will never forget what a great individual you were and how you made us such a strong bonded family you will be greatly missed and say hello to all my other loved ones who are up in heaven with you Bendicion Welo R.I.P. xoxoxoxoxoxo P.S. and thank you so much for sharing and participating in on Joseph and I special day we were blessed to have you there love you Welo!

Michelle Negron-Lopez

December 27, 2007

Abuelo
Where do I even begin you were my favorite as I was one of yours all that plays in my mind is you saying "Howdie Mum" when I was a little girl you would watch over me and protect me like no other grandfather did one memory I have is when you would pick me up from St. Veronica's from kindergarden you would take me to get a hawain punch juice box and a bag of BBQ potato chips everyday after school. We would watch the Monsters as I lay next to him drinking my bottle of cafe I will miss you dearly and you will always hold a special place in my heart I love you Abuelo R.I.P.

Christina Irizarry

December 20, 2007

Dear Welo,

Bendicion. You are one of the greatest men in my life. How do I begin to tell everyone just how much you mean to me. I can't even say these words without tearing up, Because this does not seem real. My memories of you I will forever hold on too. Welo your life did not end here, But it has began with God taking you in his hands. I know that you will guide your famiy through the good and bad. You will be forever in our hearts. Welo I will speak of you every chance that I get, Because without you in this world there would have been no me. You have raised this family to become the people we are today. And I am blessed to have known A Person, A Grandfather like you.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

Bendicion

Caridad Montanez

December 20, 2007

Don Alberto,
What a wonderful father in law you were. You always loved me as one of your daughters. Your spirit will live in all of us forever. You will definitely be missed.

La muerte es solamente passando de un cuarto a otro. Uste esta en cuarto con el Senor nuestro Salvador, Jesus. Senor te pido que agarre a este Angel Alberto para que el este a lado con tigo. Para que vegile a nosotros y para que el alumbre tu luz para siempre.

Natalia Montanez

December 20, 2007

What I remember the most from my grandfather was the smiles and laughs he made. He was the one of the most kindest men I have ever met. He never talked negatively about anyone or anything, thats one trait I wish I had. He was the type of man to never complain. I remember when I was little we went for a hike in the woods with my dog and my dog was full of mud. I was so scared of the dog that grandpop had to carry me home. I love you grandpop and you will always be in my heart.

Alyssa Diaz

December 20, 2007

my grandfather was a shy, benevolent, good hearted man who loved to help others. my grandfather was most happy with the simple things in life, he was the most content person i've ever met, and probably ever will meet. my grandfather loved to wake up early & drink his tea, he also enjoyed the outdoors a lot. Abuelo loved the sun & as im wrting this i can picture him sitting on our front porch for hours on end& that was one of the things he loved most. He loved to watch the three stooges & my fondest memories are when i sat with him & watched his favorite shows, to see the expression on his face, was priceless. he would laugh, and laugh, and laugh& i would laugh right along with him. he was always joking, it was, in my opinion, his favorite thing to do, and i would love to hear his jokes because they were so original & unexpected & he would always be hysterically laughing before he got to the punch line. he was the best grandfather i could ask for, he was there for me whenever i needed him,he baptised me, he was there through all of my sacraments, he lived with me& and as much as i miss him dearly, i know he's still here with me. i know for a fact he's in heaven watching over me & my family & im very grateful that God granted me the time with him that he did.

concepcion/ Rosie Garcia/Negron

December 20, 2007

Alberto was our father. He was the greatest father that god could have given us. He was supportive and loving. And most of all we will miss his little "chistes" (jokes) to lift us up when we were down. We will miss him dearly.

Francine Garcia

December 20, 2007

Alberto was my grandfather, he was a loving and caring person, who helped anyone in need. Always had a big smile on his face and quite the jokester. We will forever love and miss him.

benita diaz

December 20, 2007

Loving Father: I miss you. I know you are in heaven with God. I will miss your soft spoken voice, your humble demeanor, your strong character, your witty humor but most of all I will miss not being able to hug you and give you a kiss and say "Bendicion Papi". I Love You Always and Forever. Till we meet again. Love Benita

jose montanez

December 20, 2007

Dad,

I know in my heart that you are still with us, your presence is felt in every breath that I take. I can still feel your heartbeat against mine, when we hugged last Thursday night and said our good byes. Bendicion Papi! Te queiro!... not knowing this was the last time I would say these beautiful heartfelt words, that for many years were just our way of going our separate ways.Although I know that you are with the Lord and at home...my heart still aches. Aches because I will miss that unbelievable smile that lit up the darkest room. I will miss the laughter that lasted an eternity when you watched the 400th episode of one of your favorite series (3 stooges,sanford and son, etc)you laughed just as hard and long as the 1st episode. Your laughter was just unbelievable.. you really laughed. You laughed at your own jokes or stories before you even said a word. You knew how to laugh! I often wondered how a man who sacrificed so much of his life to do the work of the Lord; always! always! had that luminous smile. Even when the Lords work was very challenging, you brought peace and comfort to those who needed you.

Dad, you were the best...Servant,Father,Husband,Grandfather and friend. We will miss you here on earth but will have comfort knowing that you are home. I know that I could never be half the man that you were but you can count on this! I am going to try.

Bendicion Papi! Te Queiro!

jose montanez

December 20, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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