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Robert "Don Roberto" Cabrera Sr.

Robert "Don Roberto" Cabrera Sr. obituary, Chicago, IL

Robert Cabrera Obituary

Cabrera, Robert F. "Don Roberto" Sr. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of Consuelo nee Guerrero. Loving father of Frank (Rosemarie), Ralph (Eileen), Rick (Eileen), Rachel (Chuck) Fienberg, John (Mita), Gloria Cabrera and the late Robert Cabrera Jr., dearest grandfather of 23 and great-grandfather of 22 and a fond cousin too many. A proud veteran of the United States Army in World War II, a former 20 year employee at Florsheim shoes and a retired 20 year employee of the Metropolitan Sanitary District. Don Roberto was the well-known bandleader of his band" Don Roberto y sus Rumboleros" for 20+ years. Funeral Saturday 8:45 AM from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home 4635 S. Wallace St. to St. Gabriel church for mass of the resurrection at 9:30 AM visitation Friday 2 PM to 9 PM. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery Hillside Illinois for further information please call 773-268-0703 or visit www.mcinerneyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 28, 2011.

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July 22, 2020

MEMORIES OF BOB STILL LIVE IN MY HEART.BOB WAS A REAL FRIEND,PAT VENUSO

pat venuso

August 1, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

pat venuso

July 22, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

October 10, 2011

BOB WE YOU ARE IN OUR MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS,YOUR FRIEND PAT VENUSO

Frank & Sherry Avila

September 11, 2011

Robert F. Cabrera

July 31, 2011

Dear Cabrera Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We enjoyed your Dad, his smile, his friendliness and all the fun we would have at any Cabrera event. We will miss him. He had a long life, and I'm sure there will always be plenty of memories to hold in your heart. We will never forget him, we are so glad we were able to share some good times with him.

Jim and Jeanne Dowling

Christine Nava

July 31, 2011

I hear there's great music in heaven! Our ancestors have been waiting for Don Roberto's arrival. Here's a little, earthly tribute to him. And, may his peace carry over to all of your hearts. If this doesn't play, please, copy and paste it to your url search bar. God bless all of you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSUl18hWDpY&feature=related

Jesse & Bobbi Reyes

July 30, 2011

Dear Gloria and Family,

We did not have the privilege of meeting your father, but we feel we met him through the talent that he passed on to Gloria. Anything as beautiful as the gift of music can only come from God, and He will enjoy your father's talents forevermore. In Christ's love,

Liz Dowling & Family

July 29, 2011

Dear Gloria & Family,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I will always remember his warm smile and Viki Carr music playing on sunday mornings. Love to all of you.

Gloria Galupi

July 29, 2011

John and Mita, my deepest sympathy for your loss. We remember our parents for the life and love and guidence they gave us. That is a good thing. Gloria

Nick Dever

July 29, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Karen Robles

July 29, 2011

To our Dearest Friends Connie and the Cabrera Family, It Is with sincere sorrow that we are writing this. We have been more than friends over the many years we have known your family. We have been truly part of your extended family.We are so sad at Bobs passing. He was such a nice man and he always had a smile on his face. We enjoyed his music so much . He will be sadly missed by many. We all have to get together soon to celebrate his life. We love all Of you very much. Love Ron and Karen Robles and Family

Tom & Jan Weiland

July 29, 2011

It was an honor to know such a great father, grandfather, musician, soldier, and all around great person. We hope that the pain of his loss is tempered by the abundance of wonderful memories.

Susan (Calderon) Poorman

July 29, 2011

Dear Cabrera Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may you take comfort in ALL your memories.

July 29, 2011

Dear Ralph, Eileen and Family,

May the loving memories of your Dad gently touch your hearts and bring you comfort.

Rich & Mary Kay

July 28, 2011

Eileen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May everyone find comfort in prayer.
Carol (Chearo) Murphy

July 28, 2011

My deepest condolences Cabrera family.

Luci McNulty-Paulausky

Jesse Gutierrez

July 28, 2011

The Gutierrez family are sorry to hear of Don Roberto's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to his family. Our mother was Roberts cousin (Jessie Cabrera Gutierrez)Robert always will be remembered in our minds and in our hearts. I will always remember him as that kind and gentle person who to me seemed larger then life. May he rest in peace with our lord.

Nina Aguilar

July 28, 2011

Dear Connie and Family my prayers are with you. Love to all. Nina Terrones Aguilar

Elise Kerr

July 28, 2011

Dear Cabrera Family,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Don Roberto. He was loved by our family and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Amy and the Rodriguez Girls, Rosie, Louise, Lila, and Elise

Ray Esparza

July 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 28, 2011

Remembering his smile and laughter when he and his brother came to visit their cousin Vicky on Flourney St. Condolences to the whole family may the Spirit of God take you through this time of grieving. May joy come in the morning. Our prayers are with you. Love Elena Flores Hall

Ruth Garcia

July 28, 2011

To the entire Cabrera Family, Ralph and Rick,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Don Roberto. What wonderful memories my mother and I have of your father. So glad he played at my wedding and my parent's 25th anniversary.
Ruth, Pauline Chavez and your Zapata Family

July 28, 2011

So sorry for your great loss. Remembering the band coming out in a bad snowstorm to play at my wedding to John Bravo, on January 26, 1963. Love & prayers to all. Arlene Bravo

Sandy (Frost) Somrek

July 28, 2011

Gloria,
Your Dad was a fine man who raised a great family!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Anna Cortes Torrejon

July 28, 2011

Cabrera Family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of a husband, father, family, friend and a hero who is only to be admirer. My his memories be treasure forever as the days I've known Robert, he was always with a positive spirit and a smiling attitude in which he definately earned a space in heaven. May you find comfort knowing he is now on his way to the Kingdom of our Dear Lord Jesus Christ whom he will serve and still smile upon you. God Bless. With lots of love.

Tom (Butch) Martinez

July 28, 2011

Madrina and the Cabrera Family,

I understand how difficult this is for each of you as my own mother left us just 2 months ago as did my father 12 years prior. May our Lord give each of you the strength you need during this most tender time.

Don Roberto, my padrino was not only an inspration to my career (for both my band and my business), but he was also a role model for me with my own family.

We will always honor him through the impactful memories that he has left for each of us.

Be at peace to know that through the blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Don Roberto will remain in His loving care for all eternity.

God bless you.

Teresa Esposito

July 28, 2011

Dear Frank, Rosemarie and Family,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. May your many memories bring you all peace as you say good bye.

My Prayers and Love are with you All,
Teresa Esposito

Denise Johnson

July 28, 2011

Eileen, my prayers are with you and your family. Denise Johnson

Tre Geoghegan

July 28, 2011

Eileen and family, sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for comfort for you during this difficult time.

Freddie Salinas

July 28, 2011

WE are sorry about your loss, Don Roberto play in our wedding, March 2,1974..Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mark Aguilar

July 28, 2011

Dear Cabrera Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to your family on the passing of Mr.C. He will be missed.
God Bless him.

Liz Creek

July 28, 2011

To the Cabrera Family,
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Your father leaves behind a legacy that is truly astounding. He is an accomplished man who wore many hats. A person's true wealth is the good he does in the world.
Sincerely, Dan, Liz, and Libby Creek

Kathy & Bill Cahill

July 28, 2011

Rachel, Gloria and family, we are so sorry to hear about your father. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time.

Tim & Sue Huss

July 28, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of grief.

PAT Venuso

July 28, 2011

BOB HAS BEEN MY BEST FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS.BOB WAS BEST MAN AT OUR WEDDING.
BOB CABRERA IS A DEAR FRIEND AND WILL BE
MISSED VERY MUCH.RUTH AND I PAT AND MY FAMILY SEND ALL OUR LOVE TO BOBS FAMILY,
LOVE PAT VENUSO

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