Born in Queens, New York, he was the son of Maria (Ortiz) Chavez of New York and the late Hector Chavez.
Hector served in the US Navy during the Gulf War and was a MA Correctional Officer at MCI Norfolk for 17 years.
Hector was a hardworking, dedicated family man who leaves a huge void in the lives of all who knew him.
In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by three children, Brittany, Briana and Hector Chavez, Jr., all of New Bedford; two sisters, Leslie and her husband George of New York and Cindy also of New York; two brothers, Francisco and Oscar both of Florida; father-in-law, Ralph Ayler, Jr., sister-in-law, Alyse of New Bedford; brother-in-law, Edgar also of New Bedford; many other extended family members, nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 8 AM from the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by his funeral mass at 9 AM in Holy Name Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 121 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford. Visitation, Friday 4-8 PM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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