Franciso Ivan Vazquez 74, of Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Manuel and Lidia (Medina) Vasquez. He is survived by his loving wife Ysabel (Peralta) Vasquez and his children, his sons, Francisco Vasquez of Virginia and Robert, Raphael, David, Ivan and Edwin all of New York and his daughters, Xiomara, Wendy also of New York and Anabel and Floribel of Providence. He is also survived by his sisters Gladys Perez, Laura and Iraida Vazquez.

After college, Francisxo worked as an Industrial Mechanic for many years before retiring, he was a US Army Sergeant, Green Beret Special, Forces serving his country in Viet Nam. He loved fishing, working on cars he also loved his music and spending time with family.