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Manuel Perez Obituary
Manuel "Manny" Perez, age 99 of Elmwood Park; Beloved husband of the late Lupe; Dearest son of the late Frank and the late Raphael; Loving dad of Frank Perez (Mary Rothenbach) and Andrew (Cheryl) Perez; Caring grandpa of Andrew (Amy), Nicholas, Anthony (Rebecca) Perez, Paula (Anthony) Dori and Katie Perez; Caring Great-grandpa of Judeann, Luna, Braden, Liam, Isla, Emmet, Vivian, AJ, Manny and Augustine; Dearest oldest brother of 9; Loving and caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated veteran of WWII and held an intricate part in General Patton's "Spear Headers". Visitation Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at Salerno Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, October 18th, Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at St. Celestine Church.
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Cheryl Gabriel
October 21, 2024
I knew Manny and Lupe thru my in-laws back in the 80's. And he used to golf with my husband sometimes. He was such a nice man. RIP
Cheryl Gabriel Macias
Patricia Taylor
October 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
Aunt Pat
A docent at the visitor's center
October 16, 2024
Thank you, world traveler. Knights watching the sky on bogwater look like the dome of a planetarium. You'd have liked him, too. Fare thee well...
Randy Gumkowski
October 15, 2024
To the family and friends, so sorry for your loss.
Rest Easy Hero .
Randy Gumkowski(INPGR)
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