Luis H. Gallego Vasquez, 64, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Miriam Hospital after an illness. He was born in Medellin, Colombia, a son of the late Mirian Vasquez Ochoa and Victor E. Gallego Zapata. Luis migrated to the Rhode Island many years ago, settling in Pawtucket. He had been employed by the State of Rhode Island at Rhode Island College for several years before his retirement due to illness.
Luis is survived by a brother and three sisters, residing in Medellin and lived with his sister Beatriz H. Gallego Vasquezz of Pawtucket. Luis enjoyed music and dance, enjoyed family and friends and always being dressed for the occasion.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 until 7 PM in the Coelho Home in Central Falls. His funeral and burial will take place in Colombia.
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