He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary; both parents; 6 brothers; 3 sisters and daughter Modesta. He is survived by his 5 children and their families; sons Simon, Joe and wife Dalia and Frank and wife Chayo; daughters Irma and husband Gilberto and Susie; 16 grandkids; 36 great-grandkids; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Forest Park East Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in Forest Park East Cemetery.