WESTFIELD – It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelio Mejias Velez a cherished family man. Evelio was born January 8th, 1940, in Arecibo, PR.
He later moved to New Jersey where he met his love of 55 years, Lucia Torres Garcia. They raised their family from that point forward. After living in Long Branch, NJ, they moved to Westfield, MA in 1976. They then were married on May 28th, 1978. He departed us on March 21st, 2025. He loved cooking, fishing, and crabbing and would jump in the car for spontaneous trips. He also deeply enjoyed music, food, rum, and most importantly family.
Evelio was beloved by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lucia Mejias (Garcia Torres), his daughters Juanita Mejias and Maria Delgado (Mejias) and her spouse Angel Delgado; his grandchildren Angelica Correa (Diaz), Amanda Arnold (Diaz), and Alejandro Delgado; great-grandchildren Elliott Arnold and Jayden Correa, as well as his daughter Mayda Mejias and her three daughters.
He is predeceased by his parents, Teresa Velez and Gil Mejias. Also, his brother (Gil Mejias), his sister (Rosario Mejias).
He leaves his only surviving brother Ismael Mejias. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
He has completed his journey of Esposo, Papi, Abuelo, and Papa. Rest until we see each other again.
His funeral will be held on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 9:30 from the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Bartlett Street, Westfield. Burial will follow the Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Road, Westfield. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. www.firtionadams.com
