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Hector Coronado Obituary

Coronado, Hector Aka Grandpa Cat and Master Yoda, April 20, 1948 - September 14, 2012; loving husband of Sylvia; beloved son of Julia; devoted and beloved father of Patricia (Alejandro) Gonzalez, Orlando (Melissa), Hector Jr., and Davin. Most wonderful and coolest grandfather of Estevan (Allisyn), Alyssia (Marco), and Alejandro Jr. (Ada); proud great-grandpa of Nevaeh; loving brother of Jesse (Mary), Richard, Hilda (Oscar), Blanca, and the late Joe; loving brother-in-law of Elvia (Tony), the late Lydia (Michael) and Reynaldo (Patricia); caring uncle of Tony, Selina, Bea, Ron, Larry, Michael, Junior, Nancy, Roseann, Anthony, Mark, Monica, Rolando, Natalie, Lisa, Junior, and Carlos. Hector's favorite activities were getting together for family Sundays, gardening, visiting the race track, and our annual trip to the orchards. He will be remembered for his kindness and caring and his willingness to help others. He was a very cool and laid back person and a smooth dancer. A piece of our hearts is missing. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 12-6:00p.m. at Richard J. Modell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. In lieu of flowers donations in Hector's name may be made to the family. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2012.

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Jennifer Mahon

September 28, 2012

Our hearts are aching with yours, Hector will be truly missed. Your family is in our thoughts a d Prayers. We Love you guys!!! Love the Mahon Family.

September 28, 2012

To the family of Hector Coronado may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

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5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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