Carmela, it's almost a year since Chester left us. I have thought & prayed for you a lot since then.  I hope the past months have brought you healing and hope in the future. Chester was such a wonderful guy - and is still missed by so many.  Love & prayers to you & your family Carmela.

Chet, was an amazing person. Greatest basketball player ever i have encountered on. I only knew Chet for a few years, but he was someone i strived to be. I remembered one time he picked me up to play ball and he asked me your really going to wear those shoes, i said, yea why not, he took me to champs and bought me a new pair. He had the best heart. I wish i could be half the person Chet was. May your soul rest in peace. I am sure that God has you in his line up with the other angels watching over us. 

Carmela, Lexi, and the rest of the Gil family, I am deeply sorry about your loss. Words cannot explain how i feel for you. My deepest condolences to the Family.

Carmela, 
    My family and I extend our dearest condolences to you and your family. Chet was a great neighbor and will be missed dearly.
    May angels watch over you, Chet.

Chester, you are an Angel watching over your beautiful family and friends. May God rest your soul.

My heart goes out to the Gil Family.  We were great friends in business and in life.  Our world has lost a special gift.  You had a way of making difficult situations light with laughter buddy and I know that you are in a place that needs your gifts.  God does not make mistakes, we don't have to understand his choices but we must accept them.  While I know it is painful, please rest knowing the Chester's spirit will stay with all of us.  Nuthin' but Love For You!!  DWK

Carmella - My heart aches for you.  There are no words to express my sympathy for you and the entire family.  Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Tracy (momma) Leyden

I am so sorry to hear of this news, I have such fond memories growing up with Chester.  Please accept my condolences.
Lou De Angelis

I knew Chester from St. Stan's and we had alot of fun and alot of good memories! Your family are my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

My deepest condolences go out to the entire Gil family. Chester, I loved you like a brother. You were one of my closest and dearest friends. I can't believe you are gone. I know God must have needed you for something very important to take you away from us so soon. I know you are with the angels now and are watching over us. I will miss you dearly from now until we see each other again. To borrow your words. Much Love brother!!!

Carmela, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. These words seem so insignificant, but I can't think of any words that would be enough right now. You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Chester,You used to tease me in grade school and called me Little Erazo. Thank you for that memory. 
Andrea Erazo

It is never easy losing a loved one... Chester will be missed and remembered in each and every heart of those who loved him.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Carmela, Alexia, and with his entire family.  May Chester be in peace.

Chet I still can't believe your gone. Seems like it was yesterday when we were playing ball at Norridge and you were saying " who's got next?". You were a good friend and an amazing athlete. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tough time. RIP buddy

I remember all of the times we use to play at blackhawk park and played sports at St Stans R.I.P. Chester...

My deepest sympathy to Carmela and Alexia and the entire family.

I could not believe this when I heard it.  I haven't seen or talked to Chester in about 20 years, but it still makes it tough.  He was a good friend in grammar school, endless games of basketball, dunk contests on the low rim he had at his place in River Grove, 1-on-1 over at my house...good times.  My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.  You all will be in my prayers.

Your old friend,
-jt

I will never forget about the great memories from when we were kids at St. Stan's. His smile was the best. My deepest sympathies to his family.

I couldn't believe when I heard the tragic news and I still can not believe it even though I saw you laying there. I do not have a memory of my late teens, early twenties that doesn't include you.  I will always remember your hugs, your love and your wicked smile:) May your soul rest in peace my friend and may your family find the peace and strenghth they need. My deepest sympathy to your wife and little girl.

Sorry for your loss.  Chet was a great friend in high school and will always be remembered.

i miss you dude. you were a great friend. you were my best bud and i still can believe you are gone. I saw you just on the 27 of march(my birth day party) you always came and it made me so happy!! you brought great joy in my life. You will be missed very much. There was no time i didnt smile when you were around.you told great jokes and had an amazing personality. You will be missed very much. I love you man!

We had some great childhood memories. Thank You.

So very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Your old friend from grammer school.

My deep and heart felt sympathy to you Carmela and your daughter, along with the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to Carmela, Alexia and all your family and friends who have suffered this terrible loss.  At times like this it’s hard to find the words to say but know my thoughts and prayers are truly with you during this very difficult time.  
GOD BLESS YOU!

I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for the family.  Chester was a great friend to me in high school and I will never forget him.  He had a contagious smile and a loving spirit.  God Bless him and all who loved him.

We haven't talked or seen each other in well over 20 years. But that doesn't make this tragic news any less painful. You were a good friend and I will always have our memories.

Our condolences to the family from the D'Andrea family. R. I. P. Chet!

May god bless and keep you. Sincere prayers are with you and your family.

We haven't had time in the past few years to joke, laugh, and play like we did when we were younger, but I'm gonna cherish the memories and remember you not only for what a good kid you were, but a great friend. God Bless you, your wonderful wife and lovely daughter. Our arms will always try to extend a helping hand for your wife and baby girl whenever and however necessary.

I went to school with John and Chet.  There are no words to express how sorry I am for such a loss.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  May God be with all of you to comfort you and give you the strength you need to see you through this difficult time.

CHET, WHAT A HEART OF GOLD AND A LOVING SOUL, LOVE FOR EVERYONE AND SO MUCH JOY . THAT SMILE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, & YOUR WITTY ATTITUDE :)  MY HEART HURTS THATS THIS HAPPENED, BUT AM HONORED AND CANT STOP SMILING FOR THE AMAZING PERSON YOU WERE AND NEVER CHANGED FROM THE DAY I MET YOU. WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS AND NEVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN. CARM AND LEXI AND TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY WE ARE ALL HERE IF YOU NEED US.

Carmela and Family - 
There are no words.... I will pray for your strength during this very difficult time.

Dear Gil Family, 
Please accept my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.  I am so sorry for your sudden loss.

Our brother Chet. A champion , a leader , a legend , an athelete , a big brother , a father! You have always been very passionate about everything you have encountered, and we thank you'. Those of you who shared experiences with him earned an experience. You have brought successes to you and others, and we thank you '. Surviving the experience of ever saying I was your friend will be the reason you will never be forgotten or left behind in thought and in prayer,. I love you my brother Chet!

God bless you this family as they go through this hard tragedy.  Chester was a wonderful person, full of joy and happiness.  He always pushed us and believed in the whole fidelity family we had.  He was the best boss ever.  A wonderful God Fearing man!!  if you didn't believe in yourself...Chester always believed in you.. Chester you will be greatly missed!! Sincerely,   "Showtime"

My deepest sympathy to his family. I will never forget his smile. May the loving memories of him live on in our hearts "Forever". He will be missed. I'm So sorry for your loss.

Chester, you will be missed.  Thanks for being a mentor and friend.  God Bless you and your family.

I can't put into words how saddened i am that your gone buddy. You were always a good time when we hung out, always putting a smile on everone's face. You will be forever missed my freind. My deepest condolences goes out to Carmela and her family!

What an amazing man you were! You always mad me laugh and I will never forget all the good times we had...miss you mucho.  Much love and RIP Chet.

"Chet I miss you bro"........We were close friends, We worked side by side for 9 years and we known each other for 20 years.You were an awesome person and friend. We did alot together from going to clubs, playing endless games of b-ball, going to the gym or just hanging out. You are extremly missed and never will be forgotten. I LOVE YOU. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

Chet, It's been awhile, but I remember little moments we had like they were yesterday. My deep sympathies to all family. He was a fun loving, happy guy.

I am shocked and even more saddened to hear about the passing of Chester. I will always remember him as an eleven year-old boy in my sixth grade class. He always put a smile on my face, and I'm so glad to hear that he did the same for many other people. Rest in Peace, Chester! You will always be loved!!

My beloved friend Chet!! You always be remembered for the great person you were always smiling and putting a smile on everyones face. There was never a time I never smiled when you were around. I am honored that I had the oppurtunity to have such a great human being as a friend and that you taught me a lot  in basketball ( greatest point guard I played with ) and especially life. He always took care of his family from a teenager! Chet I Love You and you will always be in my heart. This world will definitely miss you...you always seemed to find a way to put a smile on everyones face!! God bless you!! My sincere condolences to the family!!

I will always remember Chets great smile!!! My deepest sympathy to all of you. Always remember Chet will be in your hearts forever.

My sincere sympathies go out to Carmela and the entire family and friends for your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My levendi, there are no words, we will miss you, Our deepest condolences to Carmela, Lexi and all who Chester touched.

Chester(C-Dub) was truly a great man! full of energy and always willing to keep you motivated so you would achieve your goals! "Eyes on the prize" he always said! You will be missed!

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31.  Chester - I thank God that I was so blessed to know you. You will be so greatly missed.

Entirely too soon. Carmela and Lexi, our deepest sympathy.

We miss you very much. You have touched our lives and hearts forever. Carmela and Lexi. I am so sorry for your loss. Chester was a great man.-The Pollworth Family(and friends)

We miss you very much. You brought happiness to all around you and touched so many people. We will never forget you. Carmela and Lexi, I am so sorry for your loss. Chester was a great man. -The Pollworth family

Chester was a wonderful man - kind, understanding, unassuming.  Probably the best manager/boss I've ever had. He will be missed more than words can describe.  I'm so sorry for your loss Carmela & Lexi

OBITUARY

Chester Chet M. Gil

22 November, 1974 – 29 March, 2010

Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home

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