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Eugene Roberts Obituary
Eugene "Gene" Roberts Jr., age 57, of Lyons, IL, formerly of St. Viator's Parish, Chicago. Beloved husband of Angela, nee
DiGioia; loving father of Lucy DiGioia and Angela Castillo; cherished grandfather of John Kruger; son of the late Eugene Sr. and the late Rosemarie Smith; fond brother of Don (Barb) Roberts and Mitchell Smith; close nephew of Loretta (Floyd) Blanski and Lee (Rose) Lorenty; brother-in-law of Michael DiGioia and Frances Bandomo; many special nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Funeral services Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m., from Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave. (but not Joliet Rd.-between Harlem and First Ave., just south of Ogden Ave.), Lyons, IL 60534, to St. Hugh Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Member of Local #52 Tuckpointers, Caulkers and Union Brick Cleaners. Employed by W.J. McGuire from 2001 until recently. Graduated Schurz High School. Please omit flowers. For information 708-447-7900. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Friday.
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for Eugene Roberts
Ronnie putterlik
January 28, 2025
Gene its been so many years and I still miss you.we were lifelong friends and you would give the shirt off your back.rest in peace.I love you my brother.ronnie
John Krueger
April 12, 2009
i love you papa with all my heart i think about you everyday and night and i can feel you i know that your in a better place you were an awesome grandpa i love you!
April 12, 2009
Jerry/Dolores Baumgartner
March 1, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to our friend and family. God Bless your family
James "fleg" Pflieger
February 27, 2009
My deepest condolences to Angie and the rest of the family. Unfourtunatly, I wasn't able to know Gene as long as most, but the time I was able to share with him I will never forget. Funny,Intelligent, just an all round good guy.
antonio bandomo
February 26, 2009
he was a great uncle
Katie Catalano
February 26, 2009
i didn't know Mr.Roberts but i know his grandson John. i know john loved him very much and that he meant the world to him. Things will get better. Mr. Roberts will be missed by many and I'm positive he will never be forgotten. Keep your chin up for your Papa he would want that.
Stay strong john's family.
love Katie
Carla Barchan
February 26, 2009
Our family is deeply saddened, and we pray our Lord provides Gene's family comfort. The privilege was ours to have known him.
Brian Lang
February 26, 2009
Angie im so sorry for your loss. Gene was a good friend. He was a stand up guy, hard working, honest, funny. Im honored to have been able to call him my friend.
mike digioia
February 26, 2009
the best best brother inlaw i could of asked for life was too short for you we froze durring smelt season even bow hunting like 2 nut,s in the woods just freezing ........god took you too soon but he needed a good tuck pointer to help him.........love your brother inlaw
John Bromund
February 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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