Service Details
A Memorial Mass for Mario will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1100 Erie Street, Racine, on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be at church on Friday from 10:30AM until the time of Mass. Everyone is invited to join Mario’s family in the church fellowship hall immediately following Mass for refreshments while sharing memories of Mario. The family would like to offer special thanks to the team at accentCare Hospice for the compassionate care and support given in Mario’s time of need.
Mario Quiroz Velasquez, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Mario was born in Racine to Frank and Consuelo (nee: Quiroz) Velasquez on March 9, 1958. He attended Park High School. Mario was employed as a brick layer with Creative Brick and Concrete for many years. Among his interests, Mario was an accomplished artist; enjoyed fishing; appreciated music, especially hard rock and Michael Jackson; watched movies in his spare time and was a self-acclaimed #1 Star Wars fan; loved cook outs and being with his family.
Surviving are his sons, Mario Schackleman, Adam and Marc (Tina) Velasquez; grandchildren, Adam Jr., Jacob, Alayna and Jaxson Velasquez; brothers and sisters, Frank (Kim), Gilbert, Antonio, Benigno, Victoria, Ravi (Julie) and Leonard (Lisa) Velasquez, Linda Dunkerly and Virginia “Gina” Salazar; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mario was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Consuelo; and sister, Diana Velasquez.
A Memorial Mass for Mario will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1100 Erie Street, Racine, on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be at church on Friday from 10:30AM until the time of Mass. Everyone is invited to join Mario’s family in the church fellowship hall immediately following Mass for refreshments while sharing memories of Mario. The family would like to offer special thanks to the team at accentCare Hospice for the compassionate care and support given in Mario’s time of need.
Bill Greco Oshkosh, WI says
Frank and the entire Velasquez Family,
My sincere condolences and sympathies for your loss.
Bill Greco
Patricia a Young says
So sorry for the loss of Mario. Remember him from years ago! Sympathy to the family.
Patty Kinsley (young)
Lealon A. Gordon says
I’m sorry to hear about Mario !” May the Lord give you strength, and help you and the family get through this difficult time…Lealon Gordon Sr. 🙏🏽
Dennis Jardina says
I am very sorry to hear of Mario’s passing. The Velasquez family has my condolences and are in my prayers. Rest easy brother.
Tony Trotta says
My Thoughts and Prayers are With Frank and the Family.
Tyrone Person says
Condolences to the Velasquez’s families of Mario his brother Frank & all their siblings.
Rachel Quiroz says
You are all in our prayers in this most difficult time , may God bless and keep you.
Tony Lee says
Sorry for your loss, My Condolences to the Velasquez family love and God Bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
John Moore says
My deepest condolences to the Velasquez family may he rest in peace 🙏🏽
Linda ivy says
Prayers for peace and comfort during your time of bereavement from the Hinton, Ivy, Hunter family
James smith says
Condolence to you and your family so sorry for your loss
Tom Adams says
Frankie and family … I just read this and I am so very for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you. May God help you through this difficult time. 🙏🙏💔
Letha Chattman ( Velasquez) says
To my Velasquez family Mario will be truly missed!
May his love of family continue to fill your hearts with joy !! ❤️🙏🌹🌹
Alice Sanchez says
I’m so sorry for your loss .
To the Velasquez family, our condolences. R.I.P Mario Velasquez 😓 .