Obituary of Pedro J. Vazquez

Pedro Juan Vazquez, 76 of Syracuse passed away Saturday. Pedro is survived by his wife of thirty five years, Joanne (Petrosi) Vazquez; son Peter E Vazquez of Syracuse, daughters Lisa A. (Mike) Weakley of Liverpool and Maria L. (Kevin) Mirarcki of Florida; brothers Willie Bienvenido (Margo) Vazquez, Jose (Rosario) Vazquez, Jamie (Cathy) Vazquez, Bibi Gilberto (Sandy) Vazquez, Poncho Juan (Darlene) Vazquez; sisters Virginia (Gerson) Colon, Carmen (Pete) Clero, Maria (Fernando) Aponte. Sister in laws Simone Vazquez and Naleda Vazquez. Grandchildren Amber Weakley, Peter Vazquez Jr, Michael (Lexi) Weakley, Connor Weakley, Brynti Mirarcki, Kortni Miracki and Jacob Vazquez. Great granddaughter Vivian C. Davis. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by mother Francisca Vazquez; Rivera;father Arturo Vazquez Torres; brothers, Necco Guillermo Vazquez and Sapo Arturo Vazquez and daughter in law Beverly Vazquez.

Born in Puerto Rico, Pedro moved to Syracuse in early 1950s speaking little English but that didn’t stop him. He began working in construction for local 333 until he landed the job he would keep for life. Pedro was beloved by his co-workers at Crouse Hinds/Eaton where he worked for 45 years. Pedro was proud of what he contributed at Crouse Hinds/Eaton and was known as the go to guy for expertise on a machine or to train the new hires. As young boy Pedro enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, boating and water sking. Pedro had a green thumb and passion for planting and maintaining flower gardens around his home especially his sunflowers which were admired by neighbors and cars passing by. His green thumb carried over to a great vegetable garden.  Rumor has it he produced the best and largest eggplant. Pedro enjoyed walks to the nearby Webster pond full of wild life, fish and the great people he met. He loved to fish and the quiet time it brought.

Calling hours: Wednesday 4 to 7pm Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Funeral Services; Thursday, 8:15AM Hollis, Funeral Home  at 9:30AM Sacred Heart Basilica. Burial: Valley Cemetery.

Donations can made to; Friends of Wildlife at 2004 Valley Drive Syracuse New York http://www.websterpond.org/