Villicana, Mel Joseph 65, of Western Springs, Vietnam War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Janice; loving father of Michael, Maria (Daniel) Spohn and Matthew; devoted grandfather of Samuel Spohn; cherished son of Anthony Villicana and the late Soyla (nee Reyna); dear brother of Soyla Villicana, the late Carmella (late Joseph) Lawson and Anthony (Penny); fond uncle of many. Visitation 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 15 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Saturday, November 16 at the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs for Mass at 9:45 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Mel was Commander of the Western Springs V. F. W. Post #10778 and a member of the Robert E. Coulter American Legion Post #1941, LaGrange. He also worked at the Western Springs Pool for many summers. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500
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Hello, I don't think you know me as well as you knew my Mom Esther, your older cousin -sorry about your loss and I think your dad Alec/Stanley too -I have been working on the family tree and didn't mean to contact you at this unfortunate time -please accept my condolences - please contact me if you would like to. Again very sorry for your and all of our losses. take care.
gail grazioli
September 23, 2014
Just found out about Mel. I enjoyed chatting with him at the pool about our shared CME heritage among other things. He was a great guy
Jay Aldrich
June 13, 2014
MEL WILL BE MISSED WE WENT TO GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER AND HAD MANY LAUGHS TOGETHER.RIGHT NOW HE HAS JESUS LAUGHING.
Rich D'Alessandro
February 27, 2014
Janice and kids - I just read of Mel's passing; I cannot tell you how saddened I am - the hours we spent on the fields of Pop Warner football will forever be some of my fondest memories.
Sara Mikuta
December 18, 2013
I echo Gail's comments. A dear friend, wonderful, tolerant neighbor and someone whom we thought so highly of. I will miss our talks at the 7-11 and the pool. My thoughts and prayers to the Villicana family.
Alicia Derrah
November 17, 2013
Mel was a great guy. We went to grade school together. He was always there if you needed him. We had a lot of super memories of the old neighborhood, too. I know he will be missed by his family and friends, but I know that he is probably doing some kind of work in Heaven now!!!
Doreen Petenes
November 15, 2013
A dear friend, wonderful neighbor and a a fantastic human being, Mel will be missed. His kindness and memory will live in our hearts. Our condolences to the family. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Gail, Alexis and Jonathan
Gail Jackson
November 15, 2013
I'l always remember the fun times at AOL and Iggy. You were a fun guy to be with.
Phyllis Kutach Naples, Florida
November 14, 2013
Karen Arelano
November 14, 2013
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