Obituary of Jose Antonio Velez, Sr.

One night a man had a dream.  In it he was walking along a beach with the Lord.  Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.  For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the final scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.  He noticed many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints, and realized that they came at the hardest and saddest times of his life. Bothered about this, he questioned the Lord saying, "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way.  But I have noticed that during the most burdensome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My dear child, I love you and I would never leave you.  During the times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Jose A Velez Sr born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 6, 1938 and departed this earth on January 19, 2019. A retired jockey that enjoyed the sport along with watching the Marlins. He always was a kind hearted individual that helped others in need and was a friend to many. Was married for 59 years to the love of his life Nelly A Velez. They shared a life together with their 3 children, he also had 2 other children from previous relationships, which turned into having 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He lived a full and happy life especially doing his annual Three Kings Day party that friends an family would come every year to gather and enjoy the festivities. He was a great son, caring husband, loving father and amazing grandfather/great grandfather. He is gone but will forever remain in our hearts. It's not goodbye just a see you later. In Repose Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 6:00 P.M. Arrangements by Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel 9000 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.