Benny was born on April 13th, 1939 to Vera Castillo and George Vasquez in Austin, Texas.
After moving to Chicago, Illinois, he started his career at Nabisco, kick-starting a 42-year career as an office clerk.
In 1963, Benny met his wife, Angie Vasquez, at Nabisco and married in March of 1965. Benny and Angie went on to have one child, Benny Vasquez Jr.
In 2004, Benny retired and spent his days being a full-time after-school driver for his grandkids, shopping at his favorite stores, and doing just about anything to keep him active.
Benny was predeceased by his parents, George and Vera, brother, Gene, and sisters, Connie and Anna (Joe). He is survived by his wife, Angie, son, Benny Jr. (Stacy), grandchildren, Alicia, Delaila, Kaydence, and Triston, brothers, Manual (Sue) and George (Wendy), and sister, Dolly (Robert).”
A visitation for Benny will be held Monday, May 22, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752. A funeral service will occur Monday, May 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752. A graveside service will occur Monday, May 22, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for the Vasquez family.