Give rest, O Christ to your servant with all your saints.
Where sorrow and pain are no more, but life everlasting.

Esteban Velez Jr. January 9, 1997 - October 26, 2022.

Beloved friends in Christ,


It is with sadness that I share the news of the death of Esteban Velez, a member of our parish. Esteban is mourned by his mother, Andrea, his father Esteban, and his sister, Alexandrea.


Esteban's death was unexpected and tragic, and I bid your prayers for the repose of his soul, and the healing presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit to remain with his family in this incredibly difficult time. His obituary can be found here


Service Arrangements

Calling Hours will take place at Cody White Funeral Home from

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 4. 


His funeral service will take place at St. Peter's Church on Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 am, with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery, in New Canaan.


A reception will take place following the interment in the Parish Hall at St. Peter's from 3-6 pm. 


A fund has been established to help alleviate the the cost of the burial of this young man. To contribute to this fund, follow this link which links to our secure giving site, and select "E Velez Funeral" from the list of available funds.


Please consider a donation in lieu of flowers. 



May his soul and all the souls all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.


Yours in the hope of the resurrection,


Matt +


The Rev. Matthew J. Lindeman,

Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church