Ismael C. Echevarria Jr.

June 18, 1948 - September 21, 2016

Ismael C. Echevarria Jr., aged 68 years, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ismael C. and Dionisia Cruz Echevarria. Ismael had been an area resident for the past fifty years. Ismael had a love for cars and he was self employed for many years as an automotive mechanic. He loved fixing and repairing, and passed a lot of his knowledge on to his siblings. He enjoyed going to car shows and watching old movies on television. Ismael was truly loved by all of his family. He is survived by his two children, Nancy Velez and husband Elvis, and Dominic Monaghan, his brothers and sisters; Lucas “Noel” Echevarria, Henry Echevarria and wife Evelyn, Edwin Echevarria, Nancy Echevarria, Gladys Echevarria, Eunice Rivera and husband Pablo, Daisy Echevarria, Evelyn Perez, Nellie Echevarria, Miriam Echevarria, and Socorro “Sukie”Ruiz and husband Carlos, four grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday September 26, 2016 at 10:00a.m. from the Bridgeton Assembly of God Church, 424 Indian Ave. Bridgeton, NJ . Friends may call on Sunday evening from 7:00to 9:00p.m. at the church, and also on Monday morning from 9:00to 10:00a.m. prior to the services. The Interment will be in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland.