Byron L. Etapa of Alsip, IL passed away on May 1st, 2024. Beloved life partner to the late Esme Bell. Loving father to the late Chad (Andrea) Etapa, Kirk (Anna) Etapa, Randy (the late Brooke) Etapa and Eric (Ana) Etapa. Proud grandfather of Hope, Gianna, Faith, Chad M.V. and Amanda Etapa, Matthew and Michael Bielski. Cherished brother to Kathleen Voutsinas and stepbrother to Jerry (Joan) White. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Byron was a retired employee of Illinois Bell/ SBC/ Ameritech/ AT&T with over 40 years of service. He was a Boy Scout leader / mentor of troop 465 and pack 3465, and currently troop 1439 for 40 years.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Byron that will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 from 3-8pm with a "Broken Arrow Ceremony" at 6pm at Blake Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453. A 10am public viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 following by a funeral service at 11am. Concluding with the Interment at 12pm located at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 South Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Byron Etapa to: The Owasippe Staff Association, P.O. Box 7097, Westchester, IL, 60154
