Harold “Harito” Velasquez, Jr., age 37, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. A funeral service will be held in his honor on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM, with a visitation starting at 4:00 PM, at the McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64119.
Harito was born on November 25, 1982 in Lorain, Ohio to parents Halol Rivera and Irene Flores. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 2001 and was valedictorian of his class. At the time of his passing, Harito was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Claycomo, Missouri. He was a talented songwriter and shared his gift of music with his family and friends. He was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Harito is preceded in death by his aunt, Edna Velasquez, and grandfather, Eddie Flores. He leaves behind his parents; daughter, Giana Webber; brothers, Demetrius Velasquez, Richard Rivera, and Eric Flores; and sister, Erica Flores, to cherish his memory.