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Miguel A. Suarez

1950 - 2016

Miguel A. Suarez obituary, 1950-2016, Chicago, IL

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Miguel Suarez Obituary

Suarez, Miguel A. 66. Born April 6, 1950, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. At rest October 17, 2016. His family was precious to him. An Air Force veteran, he was a respected leader in Chicago's Puerto Rican Community and the campaign to preserve the Lathrop Homes. Miguel was a role model to many in the recovery community. He was a longtime chairman of the Lathrop Leadership Team and a leader of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and the Chicago Housing Initiative. Always striving to improve himself, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, as an adult, at Northeastern Illinois University. He is survived by his mother, Edith Ruiz; his daughters, Edith Suarez, Michelle Eneida Johnson, Frances (Mita) Suarez; his brothers, José (Tito) Suarez and Francisco (Pancho) Figueroa; his sisters, Edith (Toñi) Suarez, Maria (Cuchie) Suarez and Elaine (Tiny) Lopez; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was especially fond of his nieces, Delilah (Bebe) Fantauzzi and Marisol (Pumpkin) Quiles; and his nephews, Hipolito (Cory) Velazquez, Jose (Penny) Sanchez, Peter Greco and Carmelo (Bungie) Cordero. He was preceded in death by his father, Hipolito (Toro) Suarez; his sister, Daisy Suarez; his brother, Marcelino (Pucho) Lopez; his nephews, Alfredo (Pito) Figueroa and Daniel (Fluti) Cruz; and his niece, Annette (Nice) Mercado. Visitation is Friday, October 21, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Alvarez Funeral Home, 2500 N. Cicero Ave. On Saturday, October 22, family members and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. at Alvarez Funeral Home. At 10:00 a.m., a funeral procession will depart for Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, 8600 N Milwaukee Ave. in Niles, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2016.

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Judy

October 15, 2020

Time truly flies by. The other day I was driving along Lathrop Homes where my dear Friend once lived. It breaks my heart every time I think of the sad reality that I would never see him again at least during my lifetime. I pray that one day I will see him in heaven and that we can pick off right where we left off. You are thought of more often than you will know. I hope that you are rejoicing in heaven surrounded by all your love ones that have met you there since your departure, Rest In Peace and rejoice...Hug and kisses to you my friend. ❤

October 26, 2016

My sympathy to the family. Matthew 5:4

Kandi Fowler

October 22, 2016

Sending my prayers for all who are touched by your passing. Because there are many whose lives you have touched my friend.

Judy Del Valle

October 22, 2016

I've known Miguel since I was puny little teenager. I met met him when he was married to his first wife. As life went on I had the PRIVILEGE of seeing again when we owned a grocery store right across lathrop homes. We saw each other almost every day for the 12-13 years that I was there. I tried to keep in touch with him through out the years, but as we all know life gets busy and we just take things and especially people for granted. Not too long ago a went on a little adventure to look for him and I had no idea that was so involved in his community with Lathrop Homes. He has always been that person, a community leader. I've always admired Miguel, he was such an intelligent man. I am truly heartbroken that I won't ever see him again. He was a very good friend to me. I will always cherish the time we spent together and our deep conversations. May God give his family peace during this difficult time. You will be greatly missed Miguel. Hugs and kisses to you my dear friend. ❤

October 22, 2016

Please except our heartfelt condolences for your loss, may God's loving kindness comfort your family and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11. Again our deepest and sincere condolences to the family.

lisa gonzalez

October 21, 2016

The short time that I know Miguel he was always happy and laughing he will always bother me but I love him and he was so gentle loving person very smart he always talked about his cat we always laughed about that but I'm going to miss him so much I love you Miguel until next time you are now with our father and you're not suffering anymore and to he family I love you guys my condolences to all of yours my prayers are with you

Toni Gutfreund

October 21, 2016

I am saddened by the news of Miguel's death. He was a loving caring man and will be missed by many many people. My deepest condolences to his family on this immense loss.

Maria Agosto

October 21, 2016

Miguel, You were the first one I found on Facebook from Daisy's family and you were the first to tell me Daisy had passed. You cried with me on that day. We didn't chat much on Facebook, but when we did, I enjoyed our "chats" . Not sure what happened that you were called home by God. I remember how close your family was. My condolences to your family especially you mom. Sorry you were called so soon. I will miss talking with you on FB. RIP my friend.

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