Esteban Curbelo Velez

March 13, 1932 - January 23, 2021

Esteban (Steve) Curbelo Velez, 88, passed away on 23 January 2021 in Gainesville, Virginia. Born 13 March 1932 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, he married the love of his life, Maria Tosado Zamot, on 4 September 1952. He served as a Private First Class for the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he received the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Together with his wife, they settled down in Manassas, Virginia where they raised their five children. Esteban worked for Turners Glass Company before going on his own to open and operate Mirror & Glass Discount. He was an avid bowler and had many friends at the original Bowl America Bowling Lanes on Mathis Avenue. Esteban was, and enjoyed being, the life of the party. He especially loved driving around town in "La Bamba", his old school Pontiac convertible. He and Maria enjoyed their retirement life in Lynchburg, Virginia. He will always be remembered for his boisterous voice, his flashy tropical shirts, but most of all, for the love and pride he had for his family. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children Steve (Jean), Wilson (Trina), Rose Duddleson (Mike), Priscilla Horn, and Brenda Boyce (John); 11 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great-great grandsons, with another on the way. Due to current pandemic conditions, the funeral service and burial will be private and held at a later date at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Esteban's name to the Alzheimer's Association by visiting alz.org. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful care givers and medical staff that helped take care of Esteban, especially long-time care giver Corinta Chambers.