Ms. Elizabeth "Liz" Mary Velazquez

February 13, 1941 - May 9, 2020

Velazquez - Elizabeth “Liz” Mary Velazquez, age 79, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on May 9, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside in Jacksonville, FL with her loving family by her side. Liz was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 13, 1941 to the late Joseph Roberto and Mary Chiacchio Roberto. She was raised in Englewood, New Jersey and graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1958. Liz loved her longtime career as a Secretary with Marie Brezard Liquor Company, but more than anything, she loved taking care of her family. She was passionate about her son and her grandchildren and spending time with them. Liz was very talented and mastered the art of calligraphy. She made numerous wedding invitations throughout the years. Liz was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Joe, Mike, and Gerard Roberto; brother-in-law, Anthony Blandrina; and sister-in-law, Josephine Roberto. Liz is survived by her longtime companion, Angel Velazquez; her loving son, Lou (Jody Willis) Cordova, III of Glen St. Mary, FL; brother, Alfredo Roberto of Fort Lee, NJ; sisters, Rachel (Joseph) Lore of Bergenfield, NJ and Josephine Blandrina of Brick, NJ; grandsons, Joseph (Ambar) Cordova and Daniel Cordova; and great grandchildren, Noah and Mila Cordova. A private celebration will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 904-259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.