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Paul Chico

January 25, 1929 - March 27, 2011

Paul Chico, 82 of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 27, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife, Carmen and their children, Chach (Russell) Chico-Romo, Faye (Louis) Torres, Dehlia (Fernando) Mendoza, Juliana (Richard) Almaguer, Cynthia Chico, Fidel (Christina) Chico, Madalene (Steven) Vargas and adopted daughter, Jeannette Medrano. Born and raised in Chicago, the son of Pedro and Noverta Chico. After serving in the army as a military guard, where he earned the WWII Victory and Army of Occupation Medals, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Carmen Chavez, and subsequently raised 7 children. In Paul's early years he was an avid weightlifter, winning the title \”Mr. Chicago\” in an amateur weightlifting championship, and jogger. Paul was a retired U.S. Steelworker. He will be forever remembered by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 2:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Friday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday April 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN. Interment will be at 12:30 PM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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Paul Chico, 82 of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 27, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife, Carmen and their children, Chach (Russell) Chico-Romo, Faye (Louis) Torres, Dehlia (Fernando) Mendoza, Juliana (Richard) Almaguer, Cynthia Chico, Fidel (Christina) Chico, Madalene (Steven) Vargas and adopted daughter, Jeannette Medrano. Born and raised in Chicago,Continue Reading

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Fred and Barb Hodal left a message on March 31, 2011:
Julie, Barb and I are saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your dad in this time of grieving.
Jerry & Babs Jacinto left a message on March 30, 2011:
CarmenOur most sincere sympathies to you and your family on the passing of Paul. May God bless and console you in your time of trial. Jerry & Babs Jacinto St. Kevin
margaret barletta left a message on March 30, 2011:
My prayers and love to your family.
Patricia Zamora left a message on March 30, 2011:
Dear Chico Family,I am a friend of Cynthia for over 20 years. She was one of the first good friends I made in Chicago. Cynthia is very geniune, heartfelt and kind. She always had a openness to what was new and good for herself, family and community. Later we came to become friends and got involved in health and justice issues in our lives and through work in the schools.Although I never got to meet your dad, I feel like I have met a part of him through your sister, daughter, aunt, cousin: Cynthia. As I look at your Dad, I see how handsome he was and know from talking to Cynthia how much he was loved and respected. I also had the chance to make tamales with your mom one Christmas season and it meant a lot since I was far away from my family at the time. I extend my deepest condolences to your mom, Carmen, for as your dad's partner this is a life changing transition. May you be gentle and loving with yourself and take care in this time.My dad pasted away about 5 years ago, and I keep you all in my prayers and send wishes of strength and unity in this time of change. May you flourish in your love for each other.Pat Zamora
Patricia and Eric Griggs left a message on March 28, 2011:
Julie,Rick and the Chico family, may God bless you during this difficult time in your lives. Just knowing that your dad was a loving father, husband, grandfather and a friend to so many make your grief a little less painful. I send blessings to you of strength, peace, love and unity.Love you...Eric and Patty
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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