Fidel O. Velez, a 27-year-old male, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in Hempfield, Pennsylvania. Born in Fort Rucker, Alabama, on April 9, 1986, he was a resident of Greensburg at the time of his death. Velez was known by his loved ones as a kind soul who was always there for anyone who needed him, bravely navigating the challenges of an unspecified illness.
He had a passion for learning, animals, and gaming.
On that January day, what was initially investigated as a potential crime was later determined to be a tragic accident. The Pennsylvania State Police concluded that Velez's shooting death was accidental. Consequently, there were no suspects or arrests in connection with the incident.
He is survived by his parents, Fidel E. Velez and Maria Teresa Santiago, his sisters, Miriam Mealy, Kristal Velez, and Jessica Pacelli, as well as his paternal and maternal grandfathers. His family, including his niece, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, mourned the loss of a man described as having a deep love for many things. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in Greensburg, with private interment following at the St. Clair Cemetery.
