Rose M. Velazquez's Obituary
Rosa (Rosie) M. Velazquez, 83, a Cape Coral, FL resident since 1981, formerly of Puerto Rico passed away Monday, January 22, 2019 in Cutler Bay, FL. She was born November 18, 1935 in Puerto Rico to David and Virginia Velazquez, now deceased.Rosie was raised in New York City and moved to Puerto Rico where she became an Executive Assistance for GE and later head of personnel for Searle Laboratories. Upon returning to the states, she worked for Florida Steel and later for the Lee County School Board where she retired from. Rosie enjoyed dancing and spending time with her GranddaughtersShe is survived by her two sons, Victor Soto of Newport, NH and Pete Soto of Ft. Myers, FL; one brother, Mike Mose of Tampa, FL; one sister, Clara Velazquez of Cape Coral, FL; four grandchildren, Madison, Jade, Alexandria and Gabriella; as well as her niece, Lolita Velazquez (Javier) of Miami, FL.A Funeral Service will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM until the service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, that family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at Parkinson.orgArrangements for final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer a condolence at this difficult time please visit www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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