Jesse Chavez, 66 of Mokena, IL passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2021 with his forever loving family at his side. He was a devoted husband of 40 years to Lolita (nee Aguilar). Immensely loved father to Jacquelyn (Robert) and Jake (Alicia), cherished papa to Emma, Liam and Lucas. Survived by his siblings Joseph, Julie (Maury), John, Joanne (David), and Jerry and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother James and parents Joe and Josephina Chavez.
Jesse guarded a well-kept secret of being given the honor of a 1980 World Series ring for the Philadelphia Phillies. A glimpse of the humble man he was. He channeled his passion for baseball through coaching children including his son and grandson and even encouraged his granddaughter to play. His other passion was boxing and was awarded the City-Wide Chicago Park District Boxing Championship the day his brother was born.
This man put everyone before himself often doing without to provide for others and always giving back to less fortunate families during Christmas. He always spoke of his admiration for Roberto Clemente, his all-time favorite baseball player for doing the same. Jesse’s strongest passion was his family. He was immensely dedicated to his children and had an undying devotion to his wife, always making sure she was taken care of and protected. He has taken her heart with him as they will always and forever be together in spirit. His strong faith in our Lord together with his wife and children, carried him through his last breath. He was the “luckiest man on the face of the earth” - Lou Gehrig.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Chicago Parks Foundation would be greatly appreciated, In Memory of: Jesse Chavez. Donations can be made via the link below and will be directed to Harrison Park Youth Programs.
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190660&id=6
1. Donors would click “I would like to dedicate this donation.”
2. Donor would select Tribute Type: “In Memory Of”
3. Donor would type in Tribute Name: Jesse Chavez
Donations can also be sent via check made to Chicago Parks Foundation, in Memo section please place “In Memory of Jesse Chavez”
Mailing Address:
Chicago Parks Foundation
541 N Fairbanks Court
Chicago, IL 60611
The Chicago Parks Foundation is 501c3 partner of the Chicago parks. Our mission is to build a stronger community dedicated to supporting and conserving our city’s parks. Our goal is to help park users and lovers become park givers and stewards.
The Chicago Parks Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, FEIN Tax ID #45-4866050. Please consult with your tax advisor for tax deduction direction for your gift.
Visitation will be held Thursday April 22 from 3 PM to 8 PM at Orland Funeral Home 9900 W. 143rd. St., Orland Park. Family and friends will meet Friday April 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church 19515 115th. Ave., in Mokena for 10 AM Mass. Interment to follow at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Orland Park.
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