Crispin Sino-Cruz Almazan

Born in Baguio City, Mountain Province, Philippines, Crispin earned his Bachelors in accounting from the University of the East, Manila. He worked for the Philippine Department of Finance before immigrating to the United States. He worked briefly at Illinois Bell before settling into his longtime career at the Illinois State Industrial Commission.

In retirement, Crispin loved watching the news and Jeopardy, music, and getting a good night’s sleep.

Son of the late Raymundo Almazan and Victoria Sino Cruz Almazan.

Beloved husband of Alice Valencia Almazan and the late Rosa Santos Almazan.

Adored father of Marie Cris (Robert) Parrino, Marie Rose (Ravi) Ramanathan, Marie Vic (Victor) Genel, and Marie Fe (Fred) Lucero. Loving step-father of Price (Marsie) Hizo, Marie Louella “Lovely” (Noel) Cruz, and Marie Elise “Honey” (Wilbert) Licodini.

Very proud grandfather (“Lolo” and “Nonno”) of Cassandra “Cassie” Parrino; Josh and Zoe Ramanathan; Rosalynn, Lily, and Tyler Genel; Frederick “Ethan”, Mia, and Ava Lucero; and Robin “Rock” Cruz and Darius Licodini.

Dear brother (“Kuya”) of Benjamin (Magdalena) Almazan, Gertrude (the late George) Costales, half-sister Avelina “Lina” Almazan, and the late Henrico and Flora.

Visitation Thursday, October 27 and Friday October 28, 4-8pm, Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois. Funeral Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10am, Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave. Interment to follow at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

For info contact Drake & Son Funeral Home: 773-561-6874 or www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.