Obituary of Ismael Maestre

Ismael Maestre Olivero, 85 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Genaro Maestre and Georgina Olivero. He had six children from a previous marriage. In 1960 he moved to Vineland, N.J., where he resided since then. He married his beloved wife Brunilda in 1967. They had five children, Alfredo Velez, Elizabeth Maestre, Ismael Maestre, Jr., Edwin Maestre and Hector Maestre. He had twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Ismael was employed at Progresso Foods for thirty years as a fork lift driver until his retirement. He enjoyed baseball, playing dominoes and going out with his wife to many places. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11am at the Vineland Spanish Pentecostal Church Assembly of God, 512 S. 3rd Street, Vineland. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends will be received on Monday evening from 5pm to 8pm and again on Tuesday morning from 9am to 10:45am all out of the church. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Please visit dlfuneral.com to send condolences to the family.