Raymond Velasquez

Raymond Velasquez, age 81. U.S. Army Airborne Ranger veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Calamia). Devoted father of Dina Velasquez, Randall and Nicole Velasquez. Loving grandfather of Tiffany Nicole Carson, Autumn Sky Carson, Austin Raymond Velasquez and great grandfather of Kacen Williams. Dear brother of Phil Velasquez, Joseph Velasquez, Monica Vargas, Mary Lou Ruiz and Angelo Velasquez. Cherished companion of Jo Ann Brown. Many years of service with Wheelock Lovejoy Metalsource. Ray was very active with many church and civic organizations and a member of Palos Village Players and Calumet Region Striders. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 9AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills for 10AM Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410