Xavier Flores Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Xavier Enrique Flores On April 27th, 2020, Xavier Enrique Flores entered the gates of Heaven and joined God's angels. He will forever be with us, watching over us and smiling at us as he lived every day of his life. He instilled in all of us the important aspects of life: family, friends and God, as well as the joys of eating a good steak and freestyle music. Xavier's venture into this world started 49 years ago on August 1970, born in his parent's hometown of Guayaquil, Ecuador to his parents Gonzalo and Matilde. When Xavier was an infant, his parents took young Xavier to the United States and settled in Yonkers, NY. Xavier's family expanded with the birth of his brother Gonzalo (Gonzo) and his sister Jessica (Jessy). Xavier acted as the big brother immediately, always looking out for Gonzo and Jessy, guiding them, befriending them and being strict when necessary. Xavier met his best friend and love of his life, Evelyn Muniz in June 1994 and were married September 1999 and married over 20 years. A family man from day one, Xavier and Evelyn's family was complete with the births of both Xavier Manuel (Xavy - 18) and Evelise Jessica (15). Xavier's beautiful smile and laugh never shined so brightly in the presence of his family and joy exuded him when he spoke about them. Xavier always the devoted husband and father ensured he was involved in all aspects of family life. He was deeply involved in Xavy's and Evelise's school life at St. Augustine School, Archbishop Stepinac and Walter Panas. He coached their baseball and basketball teams and involved in the Crusader's Men's Club, serving as Co-President the last two years, at Stepinac High School while his son attended his Alma Mater. Xavier was greatly involved in all of his kids' activities, welcoming their friends into their household and a father figure to their friends, when needed. Xavier graduated from St. John's University in Queens, NY. He was a Founding Father in the New York Rho chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and served as Vice-President as well as on the Alumni Board. He was affectionately given the nickname 'El Guapo' and was a well-respected and self-less brother who exemplified the meaning of a Balanced Man. He is remembered for his quick wit, humor and smile that would light up any room he walked into. Xavier's family values, charisma and bright smile extended to his closest friends, classmates at Archbishop Stepinac High School, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers at St. John's University, his colleagues from work, his neighbors and the many acquaintances he impacted during his life. He is and will be remembered by his closest friends as being the "glue" and "bridge" to their friendships, the friend with the biggest smile, a man who provided the "right words" when needed. And to others, a man and friend you just wanted to be around because he always made you feel as if you were the most important. Xavier's passions in life besides his family and friends were his love of cars, clothes (being well put together, every outfit coordinated and sweaters), music (as a DJ in high school and college, as well as free style music), baseball and the NY Yankees and of course, food (the more meat the better and potato and egg salad). Xavier will be survived by his wife Evelyn, son Xavier, daughter Evelise, parents Gonzalo and Matilde, brother Gonzo, sister Jessy, mother-in-law Gladys Muniz, sister-in-law Kerrin Flores and Elizabeth (Lisie) Ruiz, brother-in-law Michael Leto and Roberto (Bobby) Ruiz, Uncle to Giuliana (Godfather), Avery, Oliver and Gabriella (Godfather). In addition, he will be survived by his many cousins and friends. He will be welcomed into heaven by his Grandmother Olga and Domitila, Grandfather Roberto and Father-in-Law Manuel (Ney). Xavier, you will truly be missed but with us forever…and we know that God saved you a very special parking space, right up front. We love you!! The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 between 12pm - 1pm and will be limited to immediate family. There will be a 'live stream' of the service that can be accessed via the following link http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/78420510

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Xavier Flores

August 11, 1970 - April 27, 2020