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Jorge Marquez Obituary

Marquez, Jorge Luis Age 80, passed away on July 1, 2014 in Chicago. Korean War Vet, received two Bronze Stars and a United Nations Service Medal. Beloved husband to Mary (nee Hicks) married for 58 years; loving father to 8, Maryann (Don) Gervasi, Christine (Egorl) Medina, Jorgia (the late Bryan) Hodgson, Lydia (Eugene) Vann, Sonia (Michael) Glowicki, Laura (Tim) Carlson, George (Jennifer) Marquez, and David (Dana) Marquez; proud grandfather to 19; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation on Sunday, July 6, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral on Monday, July 7th from Alvarez Funeral Directors, 2500 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago at 9:30 a.m. Mass will commence at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 2840 W. Nelson, Chicago. Interment All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL. For info, call (773)278-8888.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2014.
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To the family of Jorge Marquez...so very sorry for the loss of your husband...dad...grandfather. I know it's been a rough few weeks for you all...I've been praying for you. Loosing anyone is so very hard...but as Christians we know there is a home waiting for us and we will all be together again one day.

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Letitia Mika

Letitia Mika

July 6, 2014

Good bye ugly you will be miss, love you...

Mary Carrion-grecco

July 5, 2014

Dad you will be missed and every time I hear the words'over there' I will think of you. I was so glad I was able to pray with the family over you and say goodbye to you. Love you, your daughter, Lydia

July 4, 2014

Dad I know it not always been easy for us but I know that we love each other and my prayer are you are in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. I Love you and miss so much. Your oldest MaryAnn

MaryAnn Gervasi

July 4, 2014

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