Gerardo "Abby" Vazquez

GERARDO “ABBY” VAZQUEZ

Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Abby is survived by his loving family, former wife of 38 years, Susan Vazquez, children, Gerardo Vazquez, Vincenzo Vazquez, Victoria (Jacob) Jonker, grandchildren, Braven Vazquez, Harmony Vazquez, siblings, Jose, Maria, Imelda, Rosario, Juanita, Martin, Rene, Fernando, Jorge, Celina, Taurino and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Even though he was separated by lots of family who lived in other states and even in Mexico, he was loved by all and he loved them.  

Abby was preceded in death by his parents, Crispin Vazquez Espinoza & Teresa Jimenez Hernandez.

Abby was the previous owner of La Victoria Restaurant and Little Joe’s Restaurant & Pizza for over 30 years and he attended Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park. If you knew Abby, you know he loved to dress in bright colorful shirts. In that same spirit, we kindly ask those attending his service to wear bright and colorful clothing. While we are mourning and heartbroken by his loss, we want this to be a joyful celebration of life. A time to remember the laughter, love, and light he brought into all of our lives.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Friday, June 13th, 2025 from 2:00 PM until the time of funeral service at 6:00 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family or Feed the Children Organization would be greatly appreciated