Judith Velez, 42, Cook
Judith Velez, age 42, of Lorain died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in the Emergency Room at Community Health Partners Hospital East, Lorain.She was born September 21, 1959 in Lorain where she has resided her entire life.
She graduated from Southview High School in 1978.
She was employed as a cook for Southview High School for 6 years.
Judith was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, where she volunteered her time for the Bible Studies. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, and being a nanny for her family's children.
She is survived by her parents, Antonio and Julia (nee Silva) Velez of Lorain, 4 brothers, Joe Velez, Angel Velez, Luis Feliciano, all of Lorain and Elmer Velez of Huron; 3 sisters, Letisia Ruiz, Zenaida Matos, both of Lorain and Nora Hodges of Sheffield Village.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Sixto and Maria (nee Marinez) Velez.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 31, 2002 from 5-8 p.m. at the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain where services will be held on Monday, April 1, 2002 at 8:45 a.m. followed by 9:30 a.m. mass at Sacred Heart Chapel. Rev. William Thaden, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.