Francisco J. Vazquez, February 11, 1945 - January 18, 2023, age 77, a resident of Staten Island, NY since 1966 passed away. Born in Juana Diaz Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Luis and Elisa (Gallardo) Vazquez. Francisco graduated from the College of Staten Island where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics.
Mr. Vazquez was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as the Manager of Distribution Operations in Staten Island, NY. He retired after 36 years of federal service. He was a proud, long term member of the National Association of Postal Supervisors and served as Treasurer. He was also a member of the Knight of Columbus, New York State Council. Francisco was extremely active in his parish at St. Mary's and St. Joseph's. He taught religious instruction, was a Eucharistic minister, and a parish caretaker. A regular Mr. Fix It, you could count on him to build, fix, or renovate a home, office, or church while listening to classical music.
He leaves his wife of 58 years, the former Elsie Lopez of Staten Island, NY; two daughters Audra Lubiak (Michael) of Kendall Park, NJ, Melicent Haagen (Louis) of Kendall Park, NJ, and one son Francisco L. Vazquez (Michelle) of Staten Island, NY. He leaves 10 beloved grandchildren, Dylan, Sean, Audra Rose, Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Francisco Leandro, Melanie, Isabella, and Angel.
Francisco is survived by his sister Mercedes and predeceased by his parents, his brothers Augusto and Norman, and sister Carmen.
Visitation will be from 1pm - 4pm and again 6pm - 8pm on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Martin Hughes funeral home located at 530 Narrows Road South | Staten Island, NY 10304
A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:00am on Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church located at 466 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery located at 361 Sharrott Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309
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