Dr. Jorge Cavero Sr.

Dr. Jorge Cavero Sr., passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2004 surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and friends. Born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Dr. Cavero studied Medicine at the Universidad Mayo de San Andres, La Paz, Bolivia. He then practiced in Bolivia and taught medical students at the Asistencia Publica. Many of those students later became close professional colleagues when he moved to the United States. In the United States, he trained at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. He practiced for 35 years and with his son formed the Cavero Medical Group, serving the Southwest Chicago community. He was on staff at Little Company of Mary Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and South Chicago Hospital. He loved his work and dedicated countless hours to his patients including indigents in both Bolivia and the United States. It is this passion for his work that led his three children to pursue careers in medicine. Dr. Jorge Cavero Jr. is an Internist in Chicago; Dr. Patricia Cavero is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, CA; and Dr. Fernando Cavero, an Emergency Medicine physician. In Bolivia, he played competitive basketball and as a part of Bolivian National Team, he participated in the Pan-American Games in Uruguay. He then throughout his life, continued to be an avid sportsman. Dr Jorge Cavero Sr. is survived by Blanca, his wife of 50 years; and his three children, Dr. Jorge Cavero Jr., Dr. Patricia Cavero and Dr. Fernando Cavero; and five grandchildren, Raleigh, Sidney, Kevin, Emilia and Emily Marie. Visitation at Elliston Funeral Home, 60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Thursday December 2, and Friday December 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 4, at Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W. Fourth Street, Hinsdale, IL, 60521. Phone: 630-323-1248. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Jorge Cavero Sr., Medical Scholarship University of Illinois Foundation, Account #771-637. UIF Hispanic Center of Excellence Scholarships, 1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Room 303, MC 792 WROB, Chicago, IL, 60608. Information: 630-323-0275.