(Owner Of Xpress Auto Service In Swanton)
Fred H. Velo Jr, age 79, of Whitehouse, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024 at The Toledo Hospital.
He was born in Bay Shore, NY on November 20, 1944 to the late Fred H. Velo Sr. and Elizabeth L. (Smith) Velo. Fred graduated from Sylvania High School and continued his education at the University of Toledo.
On October 19, 1968, he married Barbara Seigneur and together were blessed with two daughters, Sheri and Amy.
For 20 years, Fred served as a Snap-On Tools Dealer; before becoming owner and operator of Xpress Auto and Truck Service Inc. in Swanton from 1985-2022.
When not devoting time to his occupation, he enjoyed spending it with his family and friends. It was in his nature to help people, and he would easily drop everything to show up to save the day.
Fred was passionate about hunting, especially in the Black Hills near Rapid City, South Dakota. Some of his other favorite hobbies included dirt track racing and traveling the United States with his wife and children.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Velo; daughters, Sheri (Glen) Poitinger of Whitehouse, Ohio and Amy (Michael) Morbeck of Bentonville, AR; sister, Patricia (Herb) Myers of Englewood, FL and grandchildren, Jacob Poitinger, Allison Poitinger, Kaylee Morbeck and Ani (Nick) Mamisashvili.
In honoring Fred’s wishes there will be no public services. Arrangements and cremation have been entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515.
Please visit our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com to send condolences to Fred’s family.