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Eugene Roberts Obituary

Roberts Jr, Eugene "Gene" age 57, of Lyons, IL, formerly of St. Viator's Parish, Chicago, beloved husband of Angela (nee DiGioia), loving father to Lucy DiGioia and Angela Castillo, cherished grandfather of John Krueger, son of the late Eugene Sr. and the late Rosemarie (nee Lorenty) Smith, fond brother of Don (Barb) Roberts and Mitchell Smith, close nephew of Loretta (Floyd) Blanski and Lee (Rose) Lorenty, brother-inlaw of Michael DiGioia, and Frances Bandomo, many special nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Funeral services Saturday, February 28, 2009, 9 a.m. from Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave. (but not Joliet Road-between Harlem and First Ave., just South of Ogden Ave.), Lyons, IL 60534 to St. Hugh Parish Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Member of Local #52, Tuckpointers Caulkers and Union Brick Cleaners. Has been employed since 2001 at WJ McGuire-until recently. Also Pottery and Ceramics Teacher Wright Junior College. A graduate of Schurz High School. Please omit flowers. For info 708-447-7900. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2009.

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Ronnie putterlik

January 28, 2025

Gene its been so many years and I still miss you.we were lifelong friends and you would give the shirt off your back.rest in peace.I love you my brother.ronnie

John Krueger

April 12, 2009

i love you papa with all my heart i think about you everyday and night and i can feel you i know that your in a better place you were an awesome grandpa i love you!

April 12, 2009

Jerry/Dolores Baumgartner

March 1, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to our friend and family. God Bless your family

James "fleg" Pflieger

February 27, 2009

My deepest condolences to Angie and the rest of the family. Unfourtunatly, I wasn't able to know Gene as long as most, but the time I was able to share with him I will never forget. Funny,Intelligent, just an all round good guy.

antonio bandomo

February 26, 2009

he was a great uncle

Katie Catalano

February 26, 2009

i didn't know Mr.Roberts but i know his grandson John. i know john loved him very much and that he meant the world to him. Things will get better. Mr. Roberts will be missed by many and I'm positive he will never be forgotten. Keep your chin up for your Papa he would want that.
Stay strong john's family.
love Katie

Carla Barchan

February 26, 2009

Our family is deeply saddened, and we pray our Lord provides Gene's family comfort. The privilege was ours to have known him.

Brian Lang

February 26, 2009

Angie im so sorry for your loss. Gene was a good friend. He was a stand up guy, hard working, honest, funny. Im honored to have been able to call him my friend.

mike digioia

February 26, 2009

the best best brother inlaw i could of asked for life was too short for you we froze durring smelt season even bow hunting like 2 nut,s in the woods just freezing ........god took you too soon but he needed a good tuck pointer to help him.........love your brother inlaw

John Bromund

February 26, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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