Robert Velasquez

Robert Velasquez, 93 of Brownsville, Texas, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend entered eternal rest at Spanish Meadows Nursing Home in Brownsville, TX on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 21, 1931.

Robert was a beloved member of the community where he worked with the B.I.S.D. for over 30 years as head of maintenance at Homer Hanna H.S. then Porter H.S. until his retirement. Robert was a devoted and loving husband. He loved and adored his children and grandchildren. It brought him the greatest joy to see all of his loved ones happy.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Loving wife Mary; his parents Esteban and Sara Velasquez; his brother, Hector Enrique Velasquez and his son Robert Velasquez Jr.

He is survived by his daughter Elma Berry (Jeff), his son Jaime Velasquez and daughter in law Isabel (Robert Jr †). Grandson’s James Velasquez (Cece) and Joseph Berry (Amber). Great grandchildren James and Zaiden Velasquez, Tanner and Audrina Berry.

Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 with recitation of The Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The chapel opens at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and interment is to follow at 12:00 p.m. to Buena Vista Burial Park.

Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485

In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in his honor.