BORN

1926

DIED

2012

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Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home

6901 West Belmont Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Manuel Alicea Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2012.

Manuel Alicea, 85 of Chicago was born April 12, 1926 in Puerto Rico to the late Demetrio and Flora (nee Lais) Alicea and passed away February 23, 2012 at his residence in Chicago. Manuel was the beloved husband of Ana (nee Flores); loving father of Carmen E. (Diego) Alicea – Reyes, Marisa Alicea and Manuel (Violet) Alicea Jr.; cherished grandfather of Diego, Adrian and Justin. Manuel was one of 14 children and is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be Sunday and Monday 3-9 PM at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home 6901 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago. There will be a musical tribute Sunday from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Monday from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM at the funeral home. Prayers will be said Tuesday at 10:15 AM at the funeral home and proceed to St. Viator Church 4170 W. Addison St. Chicago, for funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, IL

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August 18, 2012

jorge and minervva Rodriguez

Sorry for the lost of your dad our deepest symPathy may he RIP amen god bless the family too

March 30, 2012

Deborah Lopez

Dear Marisa, Thank you for sharing such special family photographs. As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comfort by the love and support of family and friends. My thoughts and prayers have been with you.

March 3, 2012

Maria Flores

Todos lamentaremos su partida. Fue un ser extraordinario.

March 3, 2012

Rosa Rodriguez-Flores

Marisa, my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family on the passing of your Dad. Looking at the photos in the obituary tribute, reminded me of my Dad, a family man proud of his children. His memories will live on forever in your heart. QEPD Don Manuel.

March 3, 2012

Osofo Atta

I so much appreciate you sharing the pictures. It was a delight to connect with you in a more personal way. And we continue to hold you in and your family in our prayers and care. --Osofo Kwesi Atta

March 3, 2012

Vanessa Rich

Carmen and Family I just wanted to let you and your family know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I did not know your father but I know what he meant to you and I can only imagine the loss you feel. I do know that comfort can be found in Gods' grace and promise of life everlasting.

March 2, 2012

Manolo Del Valle

Mari, sentimos mucho la pérdida de Tio Manolo. Un gran hombre de familia, un hombre trabajador y ejemplar. Le enviamos un fuerte abrazo a Titi Ana, Pito, a Carmen y a ti. Fam. Del Valle Díaz.

February 29, 2012

Sweet Marisa,
I am thinking of you and your lovely family at this time of great loss. I absolutely loved looking at the photographs of everyone. Such a great tribute. I send you my love and will see you very soon.
Mo

February 28, 2012

Pamela Meyer

What a beautiful service and fitting tribute to an inspiring life well lived. His spirit lives on through his amazing family and the example he set for all who had the honor to know him. Carol and I send our deepest sympathy to Marisa and the family.

February 28, 2012

Maura Toro-Morn

Queridos Dona Ana, Carmen, Marixsa, and Manuel-
Les acompano en esta hora de dolor y de tristeza, y aunque no pueda estar con ustedes en persona estare apoyandole desde lejos.

I am so terribly sorry that I will not be able to be with you and offer you my support. I will be thinking of you all day long. Los quiero mucho,
Maura Toro-Morn, Normal, Illinois

February 27, 2012

Family Alicea, my thoughts are with you. Death is our constant companion, and it is death that gives each person's life its true meaning (Paulo Coelho). Maria Isabel y Ochoa Family

February 27, 2012

José Rodríguez

My heartfelt condolences to you, Marisa and family. I know that your father's love lives on in you and all the family. May his spirit be at peace and may you find comfort... Such a beautiful life, and an outstanding man, Don Manuel!... Fuertes abrazos!

February 27, 2012

Virginia S Wendel

How sad to hear of the passing of your father. May God's peace and love be with your mother and your entire family during this time of mourning. All of us at St. Joseph Village of Chicago remember fondly Manuel's time with us.
Virginia S. Wendel, Director of Mission & Pastoral Care / St. Joseph Village of Chicago

February 27, 2012

Elvia Galindo

"Cuando se nos va un ser querido, nos sentimos tan solos.. pero el espiritu de ese ser querido sigue vivo y da luz a la tierra que deja atras..." -- My condolences to you Marisa and to your family...

February 27, 2012

Dear Alicea Family,
Deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Manuel. The pictures posted are just beautiful. He is a blessed man to be so loved and surrounded by family. May he be at peace and may all that mourn him feel strengthened in the gift of of his life and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all -Ricca and Mireilla Rivera

February 27, 2012

Maite Mulero-Díaz

Hola Marisa, I am really sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and moving tribute to your father. Recibe mis abrazos y todo mi cariño desde Puerto Rico

February 27, 2012

Our condolences from the Vargas Family. May God give you strength and peace during this time. Tio Manolo will be missed but always remembered.
Lillian ( Malave' ) Vargas, David Vargas, Maritza I. Vargas, Seseli D. Rodriguez, David D. Vargas

February 27, 2012

Angie Molina

I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and the family during this time of mourning! Even though he is no longer with us he will live forever in our hearts and memories. He is forever at peace, reunited with his Creator. Thank you Manuel for the many lives you've enriched!

February 26, 2012

Mary Bell Alicea

I know my uncle is dancing with the angels in heaven. Such a wonderful kind and loving man. My heart is sad but I know that we will see each other again, no pain or suffering only happiness. May God comfort and love strengthen the family during this time and always. Thanks for the pictures Mari. Love you all! Mary Bell Alicea

February 26, 2012

Te amo mucho. Nos veremos otra ves y para siempre con Jesus. Mari, Carmen Papo y Tia Ana. I cannot be there but I am there in spirit praying Gods comfort for all. Love you always~Mary Bell Alicea

February 26, 2012

Mildred Acevedo Rivera

Dear Alicia and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate great memories of your dad. God bless him and your mom as they gave this world you... old friend always.

February 26, 2012

Hi Marisa and Carmen, you are both in our thoughts at this time. The photos are beautiful, thanks for posting. Know we send you lots of love, positive energy, rainbows and abrazos. Evette & Mona

February 26, 2012

Annette Santana-Forty

We are sorry for your loss and hope that God will always comfort you. With Love~Annette & Wil

February 26, 2012

Annette Santana-Forty

We are very sorry for your loss and hope that God will always comfort you. Love~Annette & Wil

February 26, 2012

Susan Reed

Marisa and family, these pictures are so wonderful and these memories precious. I especially love the picture of your dad on the bicycle. Our condolences to you and your family.

Susan Reed and Ed Schwartz

February 26, 2012

William Folwell

We are keeping you and all the family in our prayers and close to our hearts.
Sincerely, Bill and Chris Folwell

February 26, 2012

Dear Marisa,
Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family with the passing of your father.
Pat Stifter

February 26, 2012

Jimmy and Madelin Rodriguez

Que descanse en paz.

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