George Sanchez Velasco Sr. passed on the 11th of January 2023. He had family at his side. He will be greatly missed as the father of four was the leader and motivating force for his family’s life’s. George was born on November 27, 1940 in Dallas, Texas. His father was Gustavo Velasco and his mother was Eulalia Sanchez. He had five sisters and five brothers. He graduated from Crozier Tech High School in Dallas in 1960. He worked mainly in the Dallas area with positions at Titche-Goettinger, JC Penny’s, and the Rolex Cooperation. He married Maria Velasco on October 2, 1978. They would be married for the next 43 years. George attended Arlington University where he studied business. He developed as a salesman while at Titche-Goettinger. He was named a manager at the Plains Capital Bank building then joined the Rolex Corporation and worked in their downtown location in 1984. He worked for Rolex for 10 years. As a young adult he practiced boxing and played football. He took an interest to cars and over the years owed several classic cars. He enjoyed and collected good cinema. And he always stood by his favorite sports team, the New York Jets. George will be remembered as a dedicated hard working husband to his wife. And a courageous outspoken guide for his children. He is survived by George Jr., Marcy, Cecilia, and Carlos. A visitation will be held at Calvary Hill Cemetery located at 3235 Lombardy Ln Dallas, TX 75220 on Sunday February 5th 2023 from 4pm-8pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Thomas of Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood Ave Dallas, TX 75214, on Monday February 6th 2023 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.
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