Jorge Velazquez Cruz, 86, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 15, 2026. Born on April 29, 1939, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Jose Velazquez Mulero and the late Francisca Cruz Ortiz.

A proud U.S. Army veteran, Jorge dedicated many years of his working life as a crane operator at Bethlehem Steel before retiring. He was known for his strong work ethic, his love of staying active, and his commitment to physical fitness throughout his life.

Jorge was a warm and sociable man who cherished the company of others. He enjoyed spending mornings sharing breakfast and conversation with his friends at Burger King. He had a great sense of humor and was a genuine "people person". He loved to sing and had a spirit that drew others to him and brightened many days.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Enid Cruz (Pena); his children, Jorge Velazquez, Beatriz Tirado, Evelyn Agosto, and Mario Velazquez; his many grandchildren, including Lisandra Matos, Jorge Velazquez III, Lionel Velazquez, Marcelo Velazquez, Analicia Velazquez, Giovanni Velazquez, Luciano Tirado, Limrya Delgado, Aurelio Agosto, Gianna Agosto, Charity Crenshaw, Mario Velazquez; as well as many loving great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Ernesto Velazquez and Mario Velazquez; his sisters Lucia Velazquez and Concepcion Velazquez; his son Edwin Rivera, and his grandson Ian Velazquez.

Jorge's family will remember him as a loving husband, father, grandfather,great-grandfather, and friend whose life left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Services : A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, there will be an additional viewing at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the service, burial will take place at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Jorge's arrangements have been entrusted to Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be made at cantelmifuneralhome.com.