Obituary of Magdiel Velez
Magdiel Velez, 66 years old went to be with the Lord after a long struggle with his health.
Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in Manhattan, New York. Parents longed passed mother, Francisca Lopez, and father, Julius Velez. Brother Austin Velez who is also is an angel looking down on us all, Cheo and family, David and family, Sister Rachael and brother in law Richard Keene and family, also grew up with his niece Darlene and family. Magdiel grew and fought the streets to become Vice President of North Side Savings Bank in New York. One of the youngest to become a high ranking in the bank at that time. Moved to Arizona in 1993-2007. Ended up in beautiful Salem Oregon with the love of the mountains, trees, and ocean. He believed Oregon was magical a place with so much nature at his doorstep. Magdiel leaves behind his wife Margarita Velez of over 30 years. Son John Kos- daughter in law Brandy Kos; grandchildren Chad, Carlos, Daisy, Isaac, Lydia, Johnny junior and great-grandchild Cloe and Chad Junior. Son Magdiel II Velez - daughter in law Mariela Lamboy Velez; grandchildren Gabriella and Isabella. Son Damiel Velez -daughter in law Cindy Lamboy; grandchildren Cyra, Angilina, Davian, Aj, Joseph, and Jayden. Daughter Jennifer Velez Martinez- son in law Paul Martinez; grandchildren Alicia, Michael, and Matthew. Youngest of sons David Velez and the furriest of all Romeo fur grandson. Magdiel loved his books mystery and thrillers alike. His love of history and he had such a crazy sense of humor. Loved birds of all kind and drove his wife crazy buying 8 sets of love birds at a time but it made the kids smile.
Endless tales of his life the good the hard and beautiful. We loved stories of the places he has been and seen. Grandpa candy to many of the kids. Always screaming out with joy "Hey you guys" when we all came charging in. Your love of all types of music jazz, blues, Spanish new and old, rap, RNB, oldies, and newbies. He would listen to Celtic woman, rain forest relaxing and next thing you know rap plus alternative would come on. To hear the kids laughing while he screamed out "West Side", 'Who let the dogs out'' and his favorite "It wasn't me". We all wish we had the chance to tell him how much we Loved him! Son Magdiel said "you are fishing with Austin your brother" both angles together. No longer in pain and free as you can be dancing with all the angels. Deep in our hearts forever until the end. We love you, dad! We love you grandpa always! The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain but your forever in our hearts until we meet again.
A poem from grandkids:
Until we meet again
"we'll always remember
You grandpa because
There'll never be another one
To replace you in our hearts
And the love we will always
have for you"
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