Hector Velarde Tasa

Hector Velarde Tasa of Harrison, New Jersey peacefully entered into eternal rest at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was 93 years old.
 

Private funeral services are under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ.
 

Hector was born and raised in Lima, Peru before immigrating to the United States in the 1970s. He settled in Harrison, where he built a life and a home for his family.
 

Hector was a dedicated baker at Pechter’s in Harrison, where he worked for 38 years until his retirement. The comforting aroma of fresh bread he brought home from work remains a cherished memory for his family.
Though Harrison was his home, Hector remained deeply connected to his roots, traveling often to Peru to visit loved ones and enjoy his favorite traditional foods. A true trailblazer, he and his wife worked tirelessly to provide a better life for their children. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his grandchildren and found immense joy in their many achievements.
 

Hector was a huge soccer fan who spent his time watching matches or reading sports articles on his iPad. He also loved to unwind with classic movies, often sharing these moments with his grandkids.
 

He is survived by his loving children, Lucia, Florencio, Patricia, Omar Velarde, and Clarisa Claeyssen; his cherished 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his dear siblings, Edgardo, Maruja, and Victor Velarde, along with many nieces and nephews.
Hector was predeceased by his beloved wife, Adriana Velarde, in 2013, and by his two children, Adriana and Hector Velarde.
 

To send a condolence message or share a fond memory of Hector, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.
 

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