Obituary of Antonio N. Valadez

Antonio N. Valadez Age 28, of Joliet, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 26, 2017. Born April 23 in Joliet, he attended Joliet Township High School. He enjoyed working for Duke's Landscaping. Tony was a devoted father, a loving son, and a beloved brother. He had a genuine, outgoing personality and will be dearly missed. He was an avid roller skater at Skate West. Surviving are his parents, Mary Ann (nee Legner) and Randy Mustonen of Joliet, and Martin and Xochiguetza Valadez of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico; the love of his life, Emmanuella Ritter; his children, Nevaeh and Benji; two brothers Martin Robert Valadez and Alejandro Valadez; two step sisters, Brittney and Courtney Mustonen; cherished cousin, Jessica Fitzsimons; one nephew, Martino Valadez; one niece, Leah Monical; and extended family, David Cleaves and Katrina Cleaves. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Rose Irene Legner; great-grandmother, Vera Muraro. Visitation for Antonio N. Valadez will be Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Funeral Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the wishes of the family would be appreciated. Cremation rites will follow. For further information you may call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com