Enrique Velazquez

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Enrique Velazquez, age 90 of Cleveland. Mr. Velazquez passed Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Chestatee Regional Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Velazquez was born on September 13, 1920 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Rufino and Josefina Velazquez. He lived most of his adult life in West Palm Beach, Florida and had lived in White County in the 1980's. He served with honor in the United States Army and had worked for a number of years with Roger's Ace Hardware in Cleveland.

Mr. Velazquez is survived by his wife, Gladys, Velazquez, Cleveland; sons and daughters in law, Edward and Alisa Velazquez, Cleveland; Henry and Ida Velazquez, Cleveland, daughter and son in law, Gloria and George L. Charriez also of Cleveland, brother, Angelo L. Velazquez, Miami, Florida and sister Hayde Rodriquez as well as 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild

It was Mr. Velazquez's request to be cremated and no public services are planned.

Condolences may be sent to the family of Mr. Velazquez at www.alexander-funeral.com

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland (706)865-1500 in charge of arrangements