Johnny was a true SALSERO who encouraged local musicians such as Paul Dougherty and me. He was endlessly encouraging through his words, deeds and smiles. It was always nice to run into Johnny and his beautiful, wonderful wife during an occasional salsa performance.

My condolences to the surviving relatives and friends.

John you will be truly missed. You were a man who enjoyed life, people, and everyday. You have touched so many lives, all in a positive and uplifting way. Everyday you gave your best for family, friends and community. I thank you for your time shared , your advice given, and all the laughs we have had. I thank you for your beautiful daughter, my wife Jenny whom I will always treat like a princess, as you did. I thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our son Jayden, you will always be a very big part of him! You are a true gentleman. Untill we meet again, Love ya -Andy

Dad, you will always be my hero, my mentor, my friend and my heart. Words cannot express how proud I am to be your daughter. You have always been the greatest father and grandfather. Although I will miss you enormously, I take some comfort in knowing you're looking out for us and Jayden. I love you and I know my heart will ache until I see you again. God bless you, dad. I love you!!!

John's wonderful qualities have made a lasting impression on all of us. I have so many good memories of John . I will miss his jokes, his laugh and that great smile. Special people bring sunlight into our lives, they warm the world with their presence...that was John. Let's try to keep his spirit alive in our hearts..keep smiling!

One of my first and funny memories of Johnny was at a family party. It was in Papo's house in NJ and it was the first time I was going to meet the bulk of Wachi's family. On the way there Wachi told me there was this family member, Johnny, who always busted his chops because he would show up with different girls to the family functions. Well thank God I was the last, but needless to say, Johnny did make a joke about it when I met him. He told Wachi, "Otra!!" I thought it was hysterical! Nevertheless Johnny was always so sweet to me and my family. I am thankful my last memory of him was celebrating Chelsea's Sweet 16 with us. I will always remember your smile! Rest in Peace...

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.
IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE COULD DO JUST ASK.

To The Velez Family:
Please accept my condolences. I know how hard it is losing someone close to you, always know that they are in a better place and soon you will all be together again! My prayers are with all of you.

jonny you will always be missed their are no words to express how i feel. there was a time that i will never for get as long as i live when i was a kid i slept over your home the next day you took your family and me to eat at arthur treachers fish and chip in clifton but befor we left you told me to take a bath and you handed me a pair of you under pants(briefs) sure they were a little big but i put them on and we all went out to eat. MY YOU REST IN PEACE

My heart felt Condolences on your loss.Your loss touches my heart deeply.Rest in Peace,May GOD Bless Ines Barreto (chief)

Esperamos ques papito Dios les de fortaleza, mucha paz para que continuen hacia adelante. Tienen una familia que llevar hacia adelante.
Les Queremos mucho.