BORN

1966

DIED

2011

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Lisa Velazquez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2011.

Velazquez, Lisa Marie, 44, of Coral Springs, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2011. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on October 10, 1966 to Salvatore and Mary Ann (Vaccaro) Vacirca. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Juan Velazquez, sons, Matthew and christian Velazquez, parents, Salvatore (Sandy) Vacirca, Mary Ann (Richard) Williams, brother, Salvatore (Amy) Vacirca, sisters, Carmen Garcia, Maria Raparelli, Michele Rooney, mother-in-law, Concepcion Velazquez, brothers-in-law, Philip (daylis) Velazquez and Tony (Dawn) Velazquez. Lisa was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Vacirca. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 10:30am at Mary, Help of Christians Catholic Church, 5980 University Drive, Parkland with Fr. Tom Wisniewski celebrating the Mass. Entombment will follow at Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1500 South State Road 7, North Lauderdale.

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March 14, 2012

Lisa was one of the nicest, sweetest women I knew. She always had a positive attitude. She helped me with raising my two sons wih autism and did everything from giving me educational materials she used with Mathew to getting us a scholarship to REaching Potentials, Inc. for my sons to get servces to help their autism for a whole year. She was a great mom to her children and told me how her husband John was so great when she got sick with cancer. Lisa, you will be missed.

September 21, 2011

Maria Raparelli

I miss u so much..

September 16, 2011

My sister... My best friend.. The wind beneath my wings... I will miss u everyday every minute for the rest of my life... Live.... Love... Laugh.. Like my angel sister... My Lisa...
I will love you always... Ree.

September 14, 2011

Jacqueline Iglesias

Lisa your sweet smile and gentle ways made you one of the sweetest women I've ever met. I will never forget you or the times we shared. I am grateful I got to hold your hand on Saturday before the Lord came for you. You're an angel above watching all of those you loved so much. Till we meet again dear friend...

September 14, 2011

Maria Azria

Lisa will never be forgotten. That sweet smile and her fighting spirit will live with me through pictures and every time I see her kids. To the Velazquez and Vacirca families, my deepest condolences. You are all loved.

September 13, 2011

Joan Young

Juan,Matthew,Christian,
Thinking of you all. Lisa made the world a better place, I was blessed to have spent time with her.

September 13, 2011

Wilma Clark

Lisa would walk Christian, Mathew and the doggy everyday pass our house. We immediately bonded, with her a sweet smile and kind heart. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives. God bless

September 13, 2011

Juan, Matthew and Christian,
Sorry for your loss. Lisa was an amazing woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lina Varsalona and Family

September 13, 2011

Christy Tajalli

My heart aches for your family and your immense loss. Lisa was truly one of a kind. Her gentle spirit and kind soul blessed anyone who was lucky enough to know her. I thank God for allowing me to be one of those lucky people. She was truly an inspiration and I will never forget her selfless and courageous attitude throughout this difficult illness. May God watch over you and the boys.

September 13, 2011

Diane Goldbach

Lisa had such a strong faith in God and I will always admire her for that. She continued her battle with a positive attitude on a daily basis. She was a loving mother and wife, always putting her family first. She was definitely a beautiful person in so many ways!
Romans 14:8
If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
I love you Lisa...we will meet again!

September 13, 2011

Terry Dedrick

To Juan, Matthew and Christian,
Lisa was one of the kindest people we have ever known. She inspired us to be better, by her words and actions.
There is a new angel in heaven and a new star in the sky.
We are all sorry for your loss.
Terry, Michael, Danny and Larry Dedrick-Dwyer

September 13, 2011

May you take comfort in knowing an angel is waching over you and your children.You and your family be in my prayers.May god bless you and children.Familia Francisco (Daylis Mom)

September 13, 2011

Ana M. Alvarez

As I am saddened by your loss, I am also blessed to have known her. Her courage and sweetness touched our lives forever. I will always remember her beautiful smile, her kindness, and how she enjoyed the guava pastries. May God bless you during this difficult time and always.

September 13, 2011

Kelly & David Fousse

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your love and your memories last forever.

September 13, 2011

Jeanne Pettineo

Juan, Matthew and Christian,
Sorry for your loss. Lisa was a beautiful person and such an inspiration to all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 13, 2011

Whitney Goldbach

I know that God called you up to Heaven to fulfill a greater mission. He chose you for a reason, one that is very hard for us to understand, but I have faith that we will find out someday. You lived your life as an angel and made the world a better place. Now, you are a Heavenly angel, shining down on us. It was a true honor to be good friends and neighbors with you for all of these years. I cherish every moment we spent together, even if it was just a quick few minutes of conversation out in front of our houses. I will never forget your gorgeous smile, and I can still hear your laugh and see you all dressed up, always wearing the cutest shoes! Your perseverance to keep fighting is truly inspiring. You will be in my heart forever.
I love you, Lisa.

September 13, 2011

Jennifer Enlow

Lisa was the first "mommy" I met when our boys were starting preschool together. She was an inspiration; someone who taught us how to live, always staying positive and keeping love in her heart. I will miss her beautiful smile that could light the day, through the darkest clouds. My love and prayers, as always, are with all of you, her family.

September 12, 2011

Joe & Bev Lane

On our visits to Sal & Amy's, my wife and I were blessed in meeting Lisa and her family on a couple of occassions. She had a sparkle of love in her eyes as she pulled three little kids down Sal's driveway in a red wagon. May God Bless her family now & forever, Amen.

September 12, 2011

Schumaker Family

Lisa - Our friend and our Inspiration. We will celebrate your life and your family every day. We will listen to you when you talk to us and when you guide us. We will smile like only you can and live life to it's fullest as you did. Thank you for your life with us before and your life with us in the future.

September 12, 2011

Nuestro mas sentido pesame para la familia Velazquez de parte de Lavy, Lillian y Aixa (tias y prima de Daylis Fuentes Velazquez.

September 12, 2011

Susan Hutchings

"In this life all symphonies must remain unfinished." Karl Rahner

Lisa was such a beautiful light. Our children have been in school together for several years, and Lisa was always a source of strength and joy. I will miss you, my friend.

September 12, 2011

The Edwards Family

God looked around his garden & found an empty place.
He knew that you were suffering & in a lot of pain.
He saw your path was difficult & closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" & gave you wings to fly.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide.
You'll live on through your boys, always by their side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
A part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

September 12, 2011

Toni & Marty Taccetta

I only know Lisa from the stories Sal told me about her. But I do know she was one "loved" sister. Marty sends his sympathy too. So sorry for all of you with such a big loss.

September 12, 2011

Lucy Reyes

The world as we know has lost a beautiful, kind and loving person such as Lisa. But the heavens have opened their gates to another "Angel". The memories I have of Lisa from my youth along with her family, Carmen and Juan (Juggie) will always allow me to keep her in my heart. Lisa...I hope you're looking down on us and keeping us all in your prayers as well. We will meet again some day. Love you...Lucy

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