Geraldo ““Jerry”” Velazquez

Geraldo ““Jerry”” Velazquez obituary

Geraldo ““Jerry”” Velazquez

Geraldo Velazquez Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 15, 2025.
Geraldo Santiago Velazquez "Jerry" of Brookhaven, and formerly of Kensington Philadelphia passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age 84. Geraldo worked as a welder for United Steel Workers Union as well as the Brandolini Company.

He enjoyed attending daily and Sunday Mass service at his parish of Visitation BVM, as well as being an avid Amateur Ham Radio Operator and gardener.

Loving father to Michael Velazquez, cherished brother of Pedro, Jaun, Harry, Louis, William, Ruben, Richard, Angela. Also survived by his grandchildren Dana and Cathy and many nieces & nephews.

Son of the late Jenaro & Catalina Velazquez, brother of the late Nicholas and sister Socorro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend gathering on Wed, September 17th from 9:30 am to 10:45 am at Visitation BVM Church 2625 B Street Phila. Pa. 19125. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 am. Interment to follow in Edgewood Memorial Gardens in Glen Mills.

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