Photo courtesy of Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)
Dolton, Illinois
Sep 21, 1972 – May 3, 2022 (Age 49)
Rafael "Ray" Gabaldon, age 49, late of Phoenix, IL, formerly of Hammond. Beloved father of Sarah Garcia, Ronald (Amber) Chavez, Katelyn Chavez, Raymond Gabaldon, Kiersten Rodriguez, and the late Nicholas Gabaldon; loving grandfather of 11; devoted son of Rafael and Mary (née Hamilton); dear brother of Elvia Mendoza, Lisa Gabaldon Womack, Alfredo Hamilton, and Theresa Kesler; kind uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Rafael was a supervisor for Modern Drop Forge with over 20 years of dedicated service. He was a devoted Chicago sports fan (except the White Sox... sorry Sox fans). Rafael had a passion for trades and people, and was always helping with the family carpentry business. He was a skilled mechanic who loved his Harley-Davidson Fat Boys, and dreamed of building a 1969 Pontiac LeMans GTO. Visitation Wednesday, from 4 - 7 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Dolton / South Holland. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes.
Read MoreWish things were different. I will miss you Ray Ray.. You will always be in my heart.. Nobody can take that away
May 11, 2022
THERE ARE SOME WHO BRING A LIGHT SO GREAT TO THE WORLD.
THAT EVEN AFTER THEY HAVE GONE.
THE LIGHT REMAINS . R. I . P. RAY RAY
DENNIS BURICH
May 11, 2022 | Crown Point, IN | Friend
I will remember our last conversation, my friend Rest in Peace
Camille Chestine
May 10, 2022 | Calumet City, IL | Friend
I’m going to miss you so much uncle rayray you where the life of the party
Crystal Kesler
May 07, 2022 | Dixmoor, IL | Family
Lisa (Gabaldon)Womack
May 07, 2022 | Phoenix, IL | Sister
Lisa (Gabaldon)Womack
May 07, 2022 | Phoenix, IL | Sister
Lisa (Gabaldon)Womack
May 07, 2022 | Phoenix, IL | Sister
Ray was and will always be the best brother that I was blessed with.Growing up together was great.He was 1 year younger than me but often I looked up to him.He had so many wonderful qualities that drew people to him.He was strong,very intelligent,caring and very family oriented.I know that he is no longer in pain and with his son Nicky now.You will be dearly missed.I love you so much and will carry you in my heart forever.spread your wings and fly high bro.
Lisa (Gabaldon)Womack
May 07, 2022 | Phoenix, IL | Sister
Going to miss that smile of yours uncle ray ray me and the twins miss you dearly
Brittney Kesler
May 06, 2022 | Blue Island, IL | Family