Rafael Albor

1948 - 2023

Rafael Albor obituary, 1948-2023, Chicago Heights, IL

Rafael Albor

1948 - 2023

BORN

1948

DIED

2023

Rafael Albor Obituary

Published by SouthtownStar on Mar. 23, 2023.
Rafael Albor. Age 74. Longtime South Chicago Heights resident, born October 24, 1948 in Rancho Cuervo, Michoacan, Mexico. Served in the Mexican Army. Came to the United States at the age of 20. He worked at many restaurants starting off as a busboy working his way up to a Chef until his retirement. Loving husband for 33 years of Rita nee Spencer. Father of Michael (fiancé Kim Larvick) Albor, Kadin Albor and the late Lewis (late Nina) Albor. Grandfather "Dodo" of Damien, Rafael and Yasmine. Son of the late Eustoquia nee Ortiz and Respicio Albor. Brother of Ester (Jose) Albor, Salvador (Juana) Albor, Bentura (Amelia) Albor, Cruz (late Gloria) Albor, Jesus (Tammy) Albor, Abel (Teresa) Albor, Josefina (late Cornelius) Albor and the late Maria Albor and Miguel Albor. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Saturday March 25, 2023 from 1:00 pm until time of memorial services 3:00 pm. Interment private. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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