Felipe-Nava-Obituary

Felipe A. Nava

Westchester, Illinois

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Nava, Felipe A. age 86, of LaGrange, IL, born in Maravatio, Michoacan, Mexico, on July 15, 1924, immigrated to the U.S. during WWII in 1944, worked as a translator for both the U.S. and Mexican governments, and as part of Bracero program, he was the lead plaintiff in settling retirement benefits for thousands of workers. He later married childhood sweetheart Dolores Quiroz Madrid in Mexico City, whom he brought to the U.S. in 1956 to Chicago. He became a master welder at GM in LaGrange, IL, where he worked for 25 years. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Quiroz Madrid), loving father of Joseph (Ruth), Marina (Manuel Gonzalez) Nava and Phillip (Martha) Nava, proud grandfather of Alexander, Rebecca, Veronica, Olivia, Darlene, Benjamin, Michelle, Sofia, Manuel, Nikolina, Britnimarina, Ruben and Cristian. He had a lifelong passion for baseball, also enjoyed playing golf in his spare time. Visitation will be at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd, Westchester (2 blocks West of Mannheim) on Sunday, from 3 to 8 p.m. Family and friends will gather at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 813 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Joe -
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. You must be very proud of him and all he accomplished in his life. My condolences to you and to your family.

On behalf of the Board and staff of the Ohio Historical Society, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your father, Joe. From what we've read, it seems he led a full life, made a lasting impact and raised a wonderful family. We hope the fond memories will live long in your mind.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We worked with Felipe at the bus company. He was an amazing, sweet, caring man! He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was so funny, he kept us laughing. All who worked with him knew how much he loved his, his family and how pround he was of his children. He will be in our hearts always. Our prayers go out to his family.

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. He raised a wonderful family of which he was rightfully proud.

George & Eva Lopuszynski

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.