Luís Angel DeLaPaz, Sr.

Luís Angel DeLaPaz, Sr., 65, of Port Richey, Florida, formerly of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Eva (Rosario) DeLaPaz. 

Luís was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on Saturday, May 28, 1960, a son of Marcelina "Chela" (López) DeLaPaz of Ocala, FL and the late Jorge DeLaPaz. In 1972 the DeLaPaz Family settled in New Haven. Luís Angel graduated from Richard C. Lee High School in 1978. He worked at Marlin's Firearms Company in North Haven for nineteen years as a machinist making rifles and firearms. Music was his lifelong passion as much as a part of his soul, with the trombone holding a special place in his heart. He marked the beginning of his musical journey with the band Orquestra Momento Siglo XX. Luís was a great baseball player in Puerto Rico along with his big brother Pito as children up until their teenage years. He was a die hard New York Yankees fan, and would never miss a game. He found happiness in good food and in the company of loved ones. He cherished the time spent on caring for his home, taking pride in every detail. His love for his wife Eva was beyond words, and truly extraordinary. She was his better half, his companion and best friend. Their partnership was a testament to what it means to truly love and be dedicated to one another for nearly three decades. His LOVE for Eva spoke volumes to the deep respect and affection they held for one another.

In addition to his beloved wife Eva, and his mother "Chela", Luís is survived by his son Luís Angel (Milagros DeLaPaz Henrriques) DeLaPaz, Jr. of West Haven, two daughters, Yajaira DeLaPaz and Natalya DeLaPaz of New Haven, three step-children, José Colón, Alexander Colón and Javier Colón, one brother, Jorge Luís "Pito" (Aide DeLaPaz) DeLaPaz of Hamden, and one sister, Georgina Correa of New Haven. He was loved by his grandchildren, Ariana Maria DeLaPaz, Isabella Ann Resto, Rosalyn Marie Resto, Luís Anthony DeLaPaz, Edward Francisco Rios, and Jax Jorge Resto, along with his great-grandchildren, Karmelo Elijah Gee, D'ari Jordan Gee and Levi Malkai Gee. He was predeceased by his step-son Omar Colón and his sister Migdalia DeLaPaz.

The DeLaPaz family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, April 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. A funeral service will take place during visitation.  A brief prayer service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 769 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven. washingtonmemorialfh.com

Luís Angel DeLaPaz, Sr., 65, de Port Richie, Florida, anteriormente de New Haven, Connecticut, falleció repentinamente en su casa el miercoles 1 de abril de 2026. Fue el amado esposo de Eva (Rosario) DeLaPaz.

Luís nació en Santurce, Puerto Rico, el 28 de mayo de 1960, hijo de Marcelina "Chela" (López) DeLaPaz de Oacla, FL y del fallecido Jorge DeLaPaz. En 1972 la familia DeLaPaz se estableció en New Haven. Luís se graduó de la escuela secundaria Richard C. Lee en New Haven en 1978. Trabajó en la compañía Marlin's Firearms en North Haven durante diecinueve años como maquinista fabricando rifles y armas de fuego. La música fue su pasión de toda la vida, tanto como parte de su alma, y el trombón ocupaba un lugar especial en su corazón. Marcó el comienzo de su trayectoria musical con la band Orquestra Momento Siglo XX. Luís fue un gran jugador de béisbol en Puerto Rico junto a su hermano Pito desde niños hasta su adolesciencia. Era un fanático acérrimo de los New York Yankees, y nunca se perdía un juego. Encontraba la felicicdad en la buena comida y en la compañía de sus seres queridos. Valoraba el tiempo dedicado a cuidar su hogar, sintiéndose orgulloso de cada detalle. Su AMOR por su esposa Eva era indescriptible, y realmente extraordinario. Ella era su mejor mitad, su compañera y mejor amiga. Su relación era un testimonio de lo que significa amar verdaderamente y estar dedicado el uno al otro durante casi tres décadas. Su amor por Eva hablaba por sí mismo sobre el profundo respeto y cariño que se tenían mutuamente.

Además de su querida esposa Eva y su madre " Chela", Luís deja en vida su hijo Luís Angel (Milagros DeLaPaz Henrriques) DeLa Paz, Jr. de West Haven, dos hijas, Yajaira DeLaPaz y Natalya DeLaPaz de New Haven, tres hijastros, José Colón, Alexander Colón y Javíer Colón, un hermano Jorge "Pito" (Aide DeLaPaz) DeLaPaz de Hamden, y una hermana, Georgina Correa de New Haven. Fue querido por sus nietos, Ariana María DeLaPaz, Isabella Ann Resto, Rosalyn Marie Resto, Luís Anthony DeLaPaz, Edward Francisco Rios y Jax Jordan Resto, junto con su bisnietos Karmelo Elijah Gee, D'ari Jordan Gee y Levi Malkai Gee. Le precedieron  en la muerte su hijastro Omar Colón y su hermana Migdalia DeLaPaz.

La familia DeLaPaz recibirá a parientes y amigos el jueves 16 abril de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en la Funeraria Washington Memorial, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. Se llevará a cabo un servicio fúnebre durante la visita. Un breve servicio de oración se realizará en la funeraria el viernes 17 abril a las 10:00 a.m. El entierro seguirá en el Cementerio Evergreen, 769 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, New Haven. washingtonmemorialfh.com

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