Leroy Christopher Velasquez

Survived by wife Lisa Velasquez and children Leah, Marisa and Alex. Parents Leroy and Cathy Velasquez, sisters Stephanie Velasquez, Andrea Cordova (Josh Cordova). Brother in law John Patricolo (Brenda). Nieces Makayla, Reyna, Abrielle and Brooke. Nephews Aiden, David, Isiah and Nick. Numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

Leroy was born in Denver, Colorado on January 12, 1975. He went to Horizon High School and graduated in 1993. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in 1999 at Metro State College in Arts Behavioral Science. He then earned his Master degree in 2007 in Arts in Education Administration and Supervision. Leroy went on to teach at York Middle school and then on to Vantage Point. At Vantage Point he taught Social Studies, he was Dean of Students and ending his career as the Vista View coordinator. He was in education for 17 years. Leroy coached high school football for Alameda, Green Mountain, Thornton High school and Charters of Academies. He coached High School basketball for Thornton High School and Horizon High School.

During this last year while battling cancer Leroy coached Horizon High School basketball from home. Leroy’s passion was his coaching as he was an amazing athlete growing up. He inspired many kids and they looked up to him as an amazing role model. He strived to make every student/athlete he knew, to succeed to be their best.

In lieu of flowers an account was set up for Leroy and for his family. To support Coach V-V Strong by Deanna Padilla Gussman search this link https://www.gofundme.com/wap5ac4s.