PALATINE, Illinois
PALATINE - Craig G. Bolanos, Sr., 76, died on March 8th, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Ann (nee O'Conner); loving father of Craig (Leslie), David (Brooke); proud grandfather of Conner, Gavin, and Bennett; dear brother of Donna Caballeros; brother-in-law...
Read MoreI am a fellow 1960 St. Benedict High School
graduate. I remember Craig well, he always
had a smile and was very easily likable. I
did not keep in touch all these years and was please to read of his teaching career. One of
my sisters, 13 years young than Craig and I,
sent me his obituary and remembers him well
as a St.Benedict High School teacher when she also attend St. Ben's.
Fred Vertucci
March 20, 2019 | Denver, CO
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Fred Vertucci
March 20, 2019
Craig was a presence at St. Benedict High School from the day he arrived, quickly establishing himself as an excellent teacher and coach. He also became an effective mentor, well-respected by the student population. Our sympathies to his wife Ann (herself an outstanding teacher at St. Ben's), his children and his entire family, with whom Craig's memory will forever endure.
Pete and Edie Soraparu
Pete Soraparu
March 13, 2019 | Mt. Prospect, IL
Mr. Bolanos was my Homeroom teacher for my four years at Ridgewood HS from 89-93. Couldn't have been blessed with a better mentor and educator. He was always a bright spot and even joined us at our 10 yr reunion for a visit. Want his family to know he made an amazing impact on my life and was blessed to have shared my time with him. Prayers to the family for healthy healing and may he forever rest peacefully!! #scienceiscool
John R. Bulat
March 12, 2019 | Norridge, IL
I appreciated Craig for his selfless commitment as a Funeral Minister at Holy Family Catholic Church. He humbly and so capably served his community. I always felt that Craig added a sense of grace during the services he ministered. All of us will miss him here. At the same time, he has. Ertainly earned the place prepared for him. Craig: You can now be a Table & Light Minister in the Kingdom of our Lord.
Bob Iberle
March 12, 2019 | Hoffman Estates, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronald DeSimone
March 12, 2019 | Kildeer, IL
Mr. Bolanos (I could never call him Craig) was a teacher and my baseball coach at St. Benedict. Science was never one of my favorite subjects, but he worked hard to make it interesting, not just for me but all of his other students. During his time at Bens, baseball was never the top sport (hoops were king).But we fielded a pretty good team and he provided the support and helped us build confidence in ourselves and as teammates. My condolences to his family.
Bob Kartheiser (St. Benedict...
March 11, 2019
So sorry to see you go, I never got close to you. But it looks like from all the wonderful messages you were a great man who surely will be missed. My loss cousin that I didn't get to know you. Yet I often wonder how you and your family were. My deepest sympathy to your family. May God hold of you all close during your loss.
Cathy Harrison/ Krepel
March 11, 2019 | Peoria, IL
I worked with Craig at Ridgewood High School. He brought joy and laughter to even the most mundane meetings. Craig was a warm and accepting person who worked well with everyone. I wish his family strength, peace, and hope to endure this loss.
-Mavis Netterstrom
March 11, 2019