Papi Gena will be celebrating his birthday for the 100th time!

To say we’re excited to celebrate Papi Gena on his 100th birthday is an understatement. We feel very fortunate to have this honor. Papi Gena has discovered the secret to living longer. He hasn't shared all of us yet but has hinted that it has something to do with being around family, listening to mariachi and rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers!

For 100 years he has been more than a father to his 10 children. He has been a dedicated husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and the patriarch to the Velazquez family. If we're only half as sharp, feisty, funny and passionate as he is at 100, we will have lived a good life.

Let’s celebrate Papi Gena’s 100 year birthday and thank him for the special legacy he will leave us with. This September, in a Dodger Themed Party, we will have the opportunity to do so. (event details coming soon)

If you feel inclined to contribute to the expenses associated with his celebration please do so below. The contributions collected will help fund entertainment, dessert, decorations, games and supplies to accommodate the entire family. If you’d like to contribute in a different way, please contact Jasmin Velazquez at (626) [phone redacted]. All helpful hands are welcomed.

Thank you and look forward to seeing you all as we celebrate 100 years with Papi Gena.