Seville Morales

Seville Morales Gary, IN Seville Morales, 83, a Gary resident for over 80 years, passed into the life eternal on Saturday, February 11, 2006 after a long illness. He was born to Toribio Morales and Guadalupe Morales de Dorado in Torreon, Mexico. He was graduated from Froebel High School, enlisted in the Army for service in World War II. He served honorably in the European Theater as a Technical Sergeant in Patton's Third Army, earning the Bronze Star. This service allowed him to proudly become a naturalized citizen immediately upon his return. He worked for Pepsi Co. and McGraw Co., and then went into business with his brother Andy; Morales Brothers' Service. He later worked for Schreiger Elecric Co., and Wm. A. Pozzo Sales and Service from which he was retired. He was an honest man and an avid fisherman. Seville was a long time member and retiree for Teamster's Local 142. He also served as quartermaster for Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 7237. He was a member of Sociedad Mutalista Mexicana and the American Legion. Seville leaves to grieve his passing five beloved children: Susan (Alan) Coombes and David S. Morales of Wales, G.B., Paul S. (Christine) Morales of Colorado, Joan (Albin) Sporny of Burnham, IL and Donna (Gerald) Morales-Oemig of Massachusetts; nine grandchildren: Mark, David and Rachel Coombes, Emma Jane and Rebecca Morales, Jason Morales, Melanie, Paul S. (P.J.) and Jenny Morales. He is also mourned by three sisters: Rose Ibarra and Teresa (Ruben) Torres, both of Merrillville, and Socorro Padilla of Indianapolis; six brothers: Hilbert (Betty) of California, Robert (Nancy) of Demotte, Ralph (Lucy) of Merrillville, Michael (Carol) of Portage, Lupe (Barbara) of New Mexico, Frank of Hobart; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, god-children and friends. He is preceded in death by both parents and by brothers, Anthony and Andrew. Viewing is from 2-8 pm Wednesday with services to be held at 7 pm at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland St. Merrillville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Associations or Am-Vets.