Francisco “Kiko” Velasquez Sr.

location menu

May 02, 1931 - February 05, 2022

Francisco “Kiko” Velasquez Sr. long time Pittsburg resident of 69 years passed away on Saturday from natural causes at 90 years of age. Kiko retired from USS-POSCO as a leadman after 43 years of service.

Survived by his loving wife, Margaret Acosta Velasquez of 69 years; devoted children Roy Velasquez Sr., Elizabeth V. Cordova, Frank Velasquez Jr., Jesus Velasquez, Maria Velasquez, and with many many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

“May The Lessons Our Father Gave Us Last A Lifetime”

Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 5pm-7:00pm with a vigil at 7pm. On Friday, March 4, 2022 visitation from 9am-10:30am with Funeral Liturgy and Committal to follow, all at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 E. 18th St. in Antioch.

Lay Application

Clergy Application

November 2, All Souls Day: Our gates will be open for visitors at sunrise at 7:00 am and will close at Sunset at 6:00 pm. Please plan accordingly.

For more information on the planned events, please contact your cemetery.

Thank you for understanding as we implement measures to ensure your safety at our cemetery locations. Our offices are open during normal hours and we do ask that you follow guidelines and wear a mask.

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services will continue to follow Diocesan guidelines as well as Federal, County and City ordinances regarding public gatherings. When visiting our locations, please plan accordingly.

* Mausoleums are open
* Practice Social Distancing
* Mask are required
* No Music

Thank you for understanding!

Francisco “Kiko” Velasquez Sr.

Francisco “Kiko” Velasquez Sr.

How May We Help You Today?