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Jerome Latin

Chi, Illinois

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American Cancer Society

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Jerome "Jerry" Latin, 92, of Chicago, passed away January 21, 2023. Beloved husband of Diana Latin (nee Kernan) for 71 fun-filled years; loving father of Louise (Randy Ellison) Fitzsimmons, Jeffrey (Cindy) Latin, Steven (Jill) Latin and the late Dr. Richard Latin and Scott (Michelle Harding)...

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Diana, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, It's been a long time but you never forget a good person, both of you. I forgot that Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus, with such good memories. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Paul and Diane Paterno

Dear Diana, l know that no one will miss Jerry more than you, but there are many of us QAS ers that attended the daily 6:30 Mass who have great affection for him. I am one of them. He and I sat at the third pillar, right side of church, Jerry one pew in front of me. Watching him for about 45 years, I thought this guy is a holy one. I want to be like him. Getting to know him outside of Mass, only confirmed that goodness. I´ll miss him, but I´m sure that he´s in heaven or will be shortly . Art

Mr. Latin was my next door neighbor growing up. He was energetic, friendly and graciously kind to all. Back when I was in HS if he saw me walking to the CTA bus with Suzette (being late for HS), he would ask if we wanted a lift. He was never turned down by us, as we were always late.(mainly because of me) I would get out at Western Ave., and Suzette would ride with him to Broadway Ave. He would turn on Broadway to go to KY and Suzette would then hop out to catch the Bryn Mawr elevated to...