Deacon Manuel Rodriguez Torres

Deacon Manuel Rodriguez Torres obituary, Hillside, IL

Deacon Manuel Rodriguez Torres

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Manuel Torres Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Casey & Rios Funeral Home on Feb. 16, 2026.
Born in Puerto Rico, Manuel Rodriguez Torres (1926-2026) personified the warmth and resilience of his island heritage throughout his life. Together with his wife, Carmen, and their children, he built a life rooted in love for his family and a commitment to serving others. Manuel passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

Manuel was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in 1972 and served for forty years, a ministry marked by compassion and unwavering dedication.

His family was his greatest joy, and Manuel embraced his role as patriarch with firmness and pride. He will be missed and lovingly remembered for the unconditional love he gave to his family. Manuel was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carmen, daughter Sylvia, grandson Nico, and leaves behind 13 children, many caring in-laws, and dozens and dozens of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many extended family members.

In lieu of flowers please donate to El Comedor de la Kennedy in Deacon Manuel's memory.

https://elcomedordelakennedy.com/como-donar/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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22

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Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

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Service

10:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi

813 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608

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