Joseph Ivon Blas

Capt. Joseph I. Blas (Ret. CPD), age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth M. Blas; dear children: Valencia (Jimmy) Burklow, Ronald (Nidia) Blas, Brandon Blas and Justin (Christina) Blas; cherished grandchildren: Dane, Alec, Giànna, Joshua, Victoria, Joseph, Symoñe, Ava, Julianna and Ivon; adored great grandchildren: Dominic, Violet, Vera, Luca and Luciano and 4 siblings.

Preceded in death by his parents: Constantino and Maria and his beloved pets, Angus and Sammy.

Joseph was born in San Luis Potasi, Mexico, in 1943. Joseph was a boxer, a barber, and a carpenter prior to joining the Chicago Police Department in 1969 where he excelled to the rank of Captain of Police in his 34-year career. Throughout his life he touched many people with his generous advice and would never turn his back on a friend. He was proud of his culture and instilled that in all of his family members. Throughout his life he wore many hats but will be most remembered as a loving husband, father, uncle, godfather, grandfather, and great grandfather. We are all sad to see him go but know his light will go on in his new watch as overseer of us from Heaven.

Visitation will take place on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home (4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, IL). Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 with 10:00 A.M. prayers from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home to St. Barnabas Catholic Church with Mass at 11:00 A.M. A private entombment at Mount Olivet Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Blas family.