Marciano D. Esteban, age 86, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was the beloved husband of, Fe D. Esteban (nee Dolorfino); loving father of Cheryl (David) Chiou, Jessica (David) Lang, and Liza (Steven) Nguyen. He was the dear son of the late Potenciano and Gregoria Esteban; devoted grandfather of Grace, Hannah, and Noah Chiou, Dean Lang, Adam and Brianna Nguyen; fond brother of Manuel (Georgina) Esteban, Remedios Tabije (late Bonifacio), and the late Isidro (Virginia) Esteban; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Marciano was born from humble beginnings in the Philippines. He received his accounting degree, married Fe in 1965, and started a family. In 1972, he and his family emigrated to the US (Chicago). His early years in the US were grounded in hard work, faith and family, but these set the foundation for the legacy he left behind for his children and grandchildren.
Marciano always had a strong work ethic. He rarely was absent from work. He took the train and worked at Illinois Bell, in Chicago, for 25 years, and retired from AT&T.
The Catholic faith and religion were very important to Marciano and his wife. He and his family were active in the church and were long time parishioners. Marciano and Fe also valued Catholic education. Their kids attended Catholic elementary, high school and Jesuit university.
Marciano enjoyed taking ballroom dance classes with Fe and their friends. He loved listening to music and watching music performances on YouTube. He took his youngest daughter to one of her first concerts in 1987.
Marciano truly loved his family and cherished spending time with his grandkids. He took care of his grandchildren when they were little. He enjoyed visiting all of them at their universities.
A visitation for Marciano will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17w201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday February 11, 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1501 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. For more information please call (630) 941-5860.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelHillGardensWest.com for the Esteban family.
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