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Vincent Guzman Obituary

Guzman, Vincent "Uncle Benny" Age 79, late of South Chicago. Loving companion and dear friend to Consuelo Arteaga; Dear son of the late Vincent and late Martha Guzman; Dear brother of late Martha (late Leon) Hernandez, Mary (late Robert) Rios, Isabelle (late Augustine) Arroyo, late Margaret (late Ruben) Noceda, late Josephine (Manuel) Vasquez, late Beatrice (Joseph) Magadan, Rachel (Sab) Perez, late Leo (Juanita) Guzman and Joseph (Mary) Guzman; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Retired employee of Chicago Public School System. Visitation Monday, 2-9 p.m., Funeral services Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2013.

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Anthony Perez

January 29, 2013

Love to you Uncle Benny.

Love from Cali

January 29, 2013

Rest In Peace Uncle Benny. You will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again.
Love your Nephew Anthony Perez and Family
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Tom Kalter

January 29, 2013

He was "Uncle Benny" to all my friends that knew him. He was always so full of life, always laughing, always smiling, always a friend to everyone he met. I will miss him, but it makes me smile knowing I will see him again. Thanks for being a part of my life.

Phillip Vasquez

January 28, 2013

"West Side" Benny will be missed! Always dapper and with that "West Side Lean" when dancing! A good Man and friend! All "The Kids" will miss you!

January 28, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over us.
Jeremy & Denise Volk

Amy Cabrera-Goddard

January 28, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Benny. You will be missed.

Martha Guzman-Daniels

January 27, 2013

I will miss you Uncle you were always there for our family no matter what

Karen Rios

January 27, 2013

Uncle Benny's smile was always warm hearted!!!! So many memories of him @ my inlaws home and ours too:) so glad he came to our home to celebrate Thanksgivings with us. AND NOW TO BE CELEBRATING THE GREATEST THANKSGIVING OF ALL WITH THE LORD!!! One day we will be there celebrating too!!! "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1John 5:11&12. Uncle Benny has LIFE!!!!!!!

Patricia Volk

January 27, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Benny. You will always be remembered by your family who loved you. I will miss you're funny saying "marks nix" when you wanted to keep a secret from those "crazy ladies"' your sisters. LOL. I love you very much!

Joey Guzman

January 27, 2013

I will miss You, Uncle Benny. I Love You! Love, Joey

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