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Antonio Granados Obituary

Granados Jr., Antonio Went to Eternal Life on Tuesday August 27, 2013. He is preceded in death by parents, Delores and Antonio Sr. Antonio attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory and completing his education in Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio. Dance was his passion throughout his life! He was a teacher at the Fred Astaire Studios and later as an independent owner of Dancesport Granados. His skills elevated him to higher levels of choreography, sales and dance performances to be often awarded Top Teacher during his career of dance. He was widely known in the country for competitive smooth and Latin Dance. He is survived by brother, Francisco (Tina), sisters, Angelina (Gilbert) Muniz, and Teresa (Eli) Martinez, aunts, Teresa, and Graciela Granados of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Special friend, care giver, and competitor, Alice K. Porter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He also leaves a circle of many students whom he had taught to dance through the years bringing a smile, laughter, and sunlight to all the lives he has touched. Visitation Saturday 9:00 am until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Procopius Church, 18th Street and Allport. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Info. Dalcamo Funeral Home 312-842-8681.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 6, 2013.

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Teresa Acrea

June 24, 2014

Antonio taught my fiance and I our wedding dance for our wedding July 6, 2013. He was a wonderful person with a great personality. I'm blessed to have known him.

Padilla Paulo

January 30, 2014

I cant believe that he is dead, he used to be my friend but I lost contact two years ago. I would like to had the change to say goodbye. I did not know that he had Cancer. My sincere condolences. RIP Antonio.

Joseph Rissi

October 14, 2013

Farewell, Tony! Thanks for all the good memories. Will miss you!

Ruth Siegfried

September 7, 2013

Tony was my dance teacher for 20 years, he kept me in good shape dancing.

Sandra Ayala

September 6, 2013

Tony, I will never forget the times and years we spent hanging out together, teaching the cotillion waltz to some of those kids that just couldn't get it, haunting the theaters, the ice cream shops, observatories, restaurants, and stores. Remember Popping Fresh Pies ? Everything I know about the suburbs I owe to you and all those weekend suburb trips you took me on, visiting one after another, till there wasn't any left to visit. Tony, Ford City will never be the same without you. Remember my signature quote on the bus that used to embarrass you when we would be coming home from yet another suburb adventure. 'We'll never make it'. Well, Tony, looks like you made it ! Rest in peace dear friend.

Monica M Mendez

September 6, 2013

My Dearest Cousin Tony I can hear your laugh in my head. I know you are in Heaven showing your great dance moves until we meet at the gates of heaven and we can both dance our way down <3

September 6, 2013

MY BELOVED COUSIN TONY I WILL MISS U DEARLY . YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TALKS & TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER & OF COURSE YOUR GREAT DANCE MOVES. YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART & THOUGHTS 4 EVER...? U..

Greg Lopez & Family

September 6, 2013

R.I.P. Antonio , God Bless, our thoughts and sorrows are with the Family..

Irene Schlieckau

September 6, 2013

I will never forget our last conversation together. It meant the world to me. Thank you.
May the Lord & Lady Bless you always. So Mote It Be

Mark fajardo

September 6, 2013

We had great times together ... Your words well spoken on living and enjoying LIFE ... Your dance moves, "Superb" ... RIP Tony as we are all family forever ...

Drew Scott

September 1, 2013

I had no idea you were ill!!! I wish you would have called me... Thanks for all the good times, and for everything you did for me... I will NEVER forget you... Xo..

Rose Ann Kalister

August 30, 2013

I was Antonio's teacher and advisor at Ohio Dominican. I remember him fondly -- so funny, compassionate, and good hearted.

Doreen Gosha

August 30, 2013

To the Family and Friends of Antonio, May he be remembered for his dedication, laughter and love of dance. Antonio left a unforgettable impression on all I will miss him and so will all the ladies from Sawyer Senior Center and 1100 E.Broad St. Senior Center of all people and for his caring demeanor. Antonio touched the lives of many,especially the seniors of the Sawyer Senior Center, 1100 E. Broad St Senior Center and many more. May his spirit never be forgotten. We will miss him. Our prayers are with you.

Julio and Kelly Morales

August 30, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Melba Means

August 30, 2013

Your sweet spirit with be with me always. Thank you for taking such good care of me when I moved to Columbus. I will forever hold you in my heart.

Karr'yen Jones

August 30, 2013

Antonio shall be missed by all who loved his compassion for others. His senior dance students he has taught in the past several years will treasure the opportunity he gave to them to feel like a "Dancing With The Stars" competitor. So as the Bible said;"A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance", so dance on in heaven Antonio forever.

Kathi Urban

August 30, 2013

I send my sympathy and prayers to the family and loved ones of Antonio. I have never met him, but heard about his passing from the organizers of the Seattle Star Ball. As a fellow dancer, I felt compelled to write. This is a tragic loss to the dance community, especially since I can tell from his smile he had a passion for life and making the world a better place.

My heart goes out to his students and friends.

RIP, Antonio

~ Kathi Urban

Robbie Little

August 30, 2013

You will always be my best friend. I love you and will miss you. May you find peace in heaven. With affectionate love, Robbie

J M

August 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.

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