Obituary of Vincent Chabez

Vincent Paul Chabez Age 82, of Joliet, passed away peacefully February 19th, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 19, 1933 in Onawa, IA he was the son of the late Francisco and Theodora (Razo) Chabez. Vincent Paul began his career in the railroad business with the Rock Island Railroad, and later worked many years for Metra serving the last 10 years as an inspector. He was a loving husband, devoted father and adoring 'Pupa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be remembered as a very hard worker and provider for his family, who enjoyed life. Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Catalina (Lopez) Chabez; four children, Catalina (Armando) Rivera of Bourbonnais, Rosy (Reuben) Reyes of Plainfield, Maria "Cristy" Chabez of Bourbonnaise, and Paul (Katarina) Chabez, Jr. of Aurora; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one sister Berta "Cuca" Catarina Chabez; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Vincent Paul Chabez will be held Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 205 E. Jackson Street, Joliet for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, February 25th, 2016, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.