Gilbert Delgado Obituary

Delgado, Gilbert C. "Chiefie"

Age 73, late of the East Side passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2021. Cherished husband of Kristine Castellano Delgado, MD, they have been together for 44 years. Loving father of Christopher (Chantene) Delgado, Alexandra (Jason) Caron and Elizabeth (Jonathan Avila) Delgado. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Olivia, Maya, Maria, Mia, Zachary, Jacob and Philomena. Dear son of the late Dominic and late Ninfa Delgado. Dear brother of Dominic (Cristina) Delgado, Mary Ellen (late Michael) Nieto, twin sister Carla (late Eli) Glassman, Lydia Delgado-Garcia, Valentina (late Naresth) Perez and Ninfa Irene (Scott) Sadler. Dearest son-in-law of Aurora and the late Silvano Castellano. Fond brother-in-law of John (Jennifer) Castellano, Sally (John) Alvarez, late Joseph Castellano and late Victoria (late Mario) Flores. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. U. S. Army Veteran. Proud Iron Worker Union Local #1. Executive Assistant to Director of Buildings and Grounds at John H. Stroger Hospital until he retired. He gave to many charities and there wasn't one that he could turn down. He loved the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, Annunciata Raiders and the Bridgeport Catholic Academy Bandits where he was a regular volunteer. Gilbert absolutely adored his family. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL. While flowers are welcome, donations in Gilbert's name to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls are also welcome (www.mercyhome.org). Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all federal, state and local guidelines as to attendance numbers, social distancing and facial coverings will be followed. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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