Jose Refugio Gasca, age 79, of Belleville, IL passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022, surrounded by family. Jose was born on June 5,1942 in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Salvador Gasca and Maria Refugio Ceja. Jose is survived by his wife Maria De La Luz Gasca, daughters Areli Ellsworth (Kelley), Melida Garcia (Antonio), grandchildren Isabel, Ashley, Natalie, Andrea, Dax, and Parker.
Jose came to Chicago to provide better living for his family in Mexico. He worked various jobs from janitorial, manufacturing and warehouse work and security in the Naperville and Aurora area. He decided to go into business selling fruits and vegetables with his wife Maria and eventually open a small store on the south side of Chicago. Jose met many great people that became friends and family. He was a hard worker and always wanted the best for his family.
A visitation for Jose will be held Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402. Funeral service and burial will occur at 10 AM, Monday January 17, 2022, at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402.
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