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Richard Vela Obituary
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Age 61
Visitation:
Monday, January 20, 2024
2:00pm – 7:00 pm
Funeral Mass:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10:45 am
Holy Name of Mary RC Church
55 E. Jamaica Avenue
Valley Stream, New York
11580
Procession to the Crematory to follow
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Mike Serif
January 19, 2025
Inspector Vela was one of the good guys - dedicated to the Auxiliary Police and a man who always had your back. I will miss your wit and sense of humor. God Bless.
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Michael Vela
January 19, 2025
I will remember Cousin Richie for his love of family and his love of the Keys where he moved after retirement and I think it brought him closer to Uncle Richard.
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