John "Big John" Perez

John "Big John" Perez obituary, Chicago, IL

John "Big John" Perez

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Dec

14

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Central Chapel

6158 South Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60638

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John Perez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2025.
John Joseph Perez "Big John" 72, born and raised in the Pilsen neighborhood on the southside of Chicago, passed away December 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Devens); loving father of Sabrina, Greg, Jospehine, Iris, Irene, Sonia, Michael, Selena, and Sarina; cherished grandfather of 27 and 2 fur grandbabies and great-grandfather of many; dear brother of the late Rudy Perez, late Anthony Perez, Irene Perez-Campuzano, Richard J. Perez, and the late Iris Perez.
John enjoyed watching movies and listening to a wide range of music. He often went to music festivals downtown and spending time at beach. When his children were younger, he would take them to the Cicero Drive-In to watch the latest movies out in theaters. John will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
The family will receive friends at Central Chapel, 6158 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 2-8 p.m with a Funeral Service beginning at 7 p.m. Cremation following in accordance with John's wishes.
Please visit JOHN JOSEPH PEREZ book of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Central Chapel

6158 South Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60638

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.