Fernando Avona

Fernando Avona obituary, Highland Park, IL

Fernando Avona

Fernando Avona Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Fernando Avona, 81 of Gurnee IL. passed away peacefully August 7, 2025 surrounded by family & friends.
Beloved husband to Tina.
Loving father to Frank, Deborah, Fabio, Sabrina & Fernando Jr.
Cherished grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The most loving kind man in the world.
A visiation will be held from 4 pm until 7 pm Monday, August 11, 2025 at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. Mass will be held at 10 am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church - Christ Our Hope Parish 770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, Illinois.
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