Marco Tulio

Vasquez

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Marco T. Vasquez on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea.  A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Marco will be said on Friday, August 23rd at 12 Noon in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Please go directly to the Church on Friday.  Services will conclude at the Church.

At 76 years of age, Marco passed away after a brief decline of health at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Thursday, August 15th.  Born and raised in Guatemala City, Marco was one of three children of the late Jose Domingo Vasquez and Julia (Mejia) Vasquez.

At a young age Marco lived in NY City and later settled in Chelsea where he has resided for the past 40 years.  Together with his wife he raised his son Yuri. Marco was passionately devoted to home and family.  He worked as an office clerk at NE Insurance, Met Life and finally with American Airlines. Ten years ago, Marco retired from American Airlines.

In his lifetime Marco enjoyed training in the martial arts, practicing Tai Quan Dao.  He enjoyed listening to all types of music, long walks through Boston, reading or enjoying a simple cup of coffee.  He is fondly remembered for his gentile nature and sense of humor, and he is most remembered as a fun seeking jokester and prankster.

He was the devoted father of Yuri Vasquez and his wife Jessica of Malden, and cherished grandfather of Alexander Vasquez.  Dear brother of Julia R. Sanchez and Rosa Orozco both of Chelsea.  Beloved uncle of Mario S. Sanchez, Christopher L. Sanchez, Marlon Orozco, Franklin Orozco, Vanessa Orozco, and great uncle of Mayara Orozco, Amber Orozco, Harrison Orozco, Kiana Orozco, Paulette Orozco, Malia R. Sanchez, Lailani Sanchez, Charlize Sanchez, Cailyn Sanchez.  He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.