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Roberto Vazquez

4/6/1958 - 4/29/2026

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Obituary For Roberto Vazquez

Virginia Beach, VA - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roberto Vazquez, who left this world on April 29, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on April 6, 1958, in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Roberto was a cherished son, brother, partner, and friend.

Roberto spent his career as a dedicated Electrician at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where his skills and work ethic were respected and admired by his colleagues. His life was one of quiet commitment and hard work.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Epifanio Vazquez and Carmen L. Miranda. Roberto leaves behind his brother, Benigno Vazquez, daughters Blanca Vazquez, Tina Harper, Renee Gallagher, Sandra Harrold, Neice Tiasha Vazquez and Nephew Benigno Vazquez Jr. along with 10 grandchildren, life partner, Donna Bassett, and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Roberto's Life service will be held May 22, 2026 at 11:00am at Dr Clarence V Cuffee Community Center, 2019 Windy Road, Chesapeake, Va 23324.

Simply Cremation is assisting the family during this difficult period. Those who wish to share memories or express condolences are invited to do so at SimplyCremationOnline.com.

Roberto's presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Services

22 May

Celebration of Life

11:00 AM

Dr Clarence V Cuffee Community Center 2019 Windy Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 05/19/2026

    KENNETH MANN

    Bobby was a wonderful brother and Co-Worker. We had many Good conversations and times together in the Navy Yard and on Tiger Team trips. My condolences to Bobby's Loved Ones and prayer lifted for comfort, peace, and rest. Rest in peace brother Bobby. ❤️🙏❤️

  • 05/19/2026

    KENNETH MANN

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  • 05/15/2026

    Roy

    My condolences to the family. I always enjoyed sharing conversations and joking with Bobby. He always had kind words of encouragement but could get real when things were not quite what they should be. He held firm to his word, truth and integrity. Rest in Peace my brother...

  • 05/15/2026

    Lamont Simmons

    Thanks for the memories, Bobby!

  • 05/14/2026

    Jason Fudala

    Thank you Bobby for your friendship. I will cherish all our memories together. Thank you for telling me to shut my mouth and just do your job when you first meet me. Thanks for all the mentoring you gave me when I was a young electrician. You had some of the biggest impacts on me throughout my career. Thanks for being the friend that you become. I will miss you.

  • 05/14/2026

    Mr. & Mrs. Hector Rodriguez

    Robert we only knew you for over a year but became great friends like it was since childhood. I miss already the laughs we had and the pies you made. I am sorry God has chosen you to go now but we will see you again one day. Rest in peace my friend. From Maddy and Hector

  • 05/12/2026

    Blanca Vazquez

    There are not enough words to even explain how great of a father that he was. I lived with my dad and I was daddy's little girl. I went everywhere with him, he provided me with a stable and loving life. He taught me so much and was always in my corner. The thought of never seeing him again or hearing his voice is devasting but I know that I will see him again and that is the only comfort I can have with his passing. Te Amo Papi! I will never forget you and neither will my children.

  • 05/09/2026

    Lissy Iglesias

    Our friend Robert came into our lives through my brother Mike and quickly became part of our family. He showed us the true meaning of a real friend,Loyal caring and always there when needed.His memory will forever live in our hearts Rest in paradise Robert 🙏♥️

  • 05/08/2026

    Wanda Hanlon

    Condolences from the Hanlon family. We are grateful for Robert bringing Donna into the family. We are here for you!

  • 05/08/2026

    Wanda Hanlon

    Robert my beloved Cuz you always kept in touch no matter how far away we were and visited always, you are my favorite cousin you will be missed but not forgotten you will always be in my heart I love you Cuz ❤️

  • 05/08/2026

    Mike Iglesias

    Robert "Bobby" Vazquez was a brother from another mother, we met at the age of 15 years old did things we should no business doing but that was life in the 70's, then we enlisted is the US Coast Guard on 9/22/75 under the buddy program and always kept in touch no matter how far apart we were a TRUE friend of over 50+ years. I will miss those calls on birthdays and holidays, my love for him will never fade, I'll see you on the other side Brother. Love you Mike

  • 05/07/2026

    Ted jacque

    Bobby and I share great memories together, we attended the same high school in Brooklyn, NY . East New York vocational & technical high school . Reconnected at Norfolk Naval shipward in 2000 .loved to joke around. I Will miss him very much rest in peace my friend.

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