Alfonso G. "Big Al" Perez Sr.

Alfonso G. "Big Al" Perez Sr. obituary

Alfonso G. "Big Al" Perez Sr.

Alfonso Perez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn on Sep. 14, 2025.

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Alfonso "Big Al" G. Perez, Sr.

Beloved husband for 55 years to Gladys Perez nee Goitia.

Loving father of Zaida (Miguel) Davila, Alfonso "Tito" (Sarai) Perez, Jr., & Juan "John" (late soul mate Bonita "Bonnie" Loeffel) Perez.

Cherished grandfather of Michael (Rachel) Perez, Christian Perez, & Aaron Perez.

Dearest brother of Chelino (Olga) Perez, Nesto (Carmen) Perez, Miguel (Awilda) Perez, Justo Perez, Sonia (Giovani) Perez, Pedro Perez, Tato Perez, Diana (Luis) Boria, the late Ruben Perez, & Juan Perez.

Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Proud grand-pups of Hercules & Moira Perez.

Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn where Services will take place Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 am.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Visitation Friday September 19th from 3:30 pm until 8:00 pm.

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