Melchor Abrego, Jr., “Mel”
Passed away on April 19, 2021
Final Salute for Melchor will be Thursday April 22nd 2021 at 6 PM.
Elwood Funeral Home 112th and Ewing in Chicago. Please report at 5:30 PM
Melchor “Mel” Abrego Jr., age 71., late of Whiting, Indiana, passed away April 19, 2021. Loving husband of Mela Abrego (nee Garcia) for 28 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Michael) Pena and Brandy (Travis) Garcia-Aguirre. Beloved step-father of Leonor Robles, Lov (Jimmy) Robles-Pacheco, and Lucy Robles. Cherished grandfather of Austin, Evan, Gavin, Caleb, Miranda, Jimmy Jr., Mia, Lilah and Julian. Devoted son of the late Melchor Abrego Sr. and the late Magda Abrego (nee Romeroll). Dearest brother of Magda (Pasquale) Garcia, Blanca (Michael) Benegas, Gilbert Abrego, Patricia (Steve) Vega, and Edward (Diane) Abrego. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mel was a veteran of the U.S. Army – Vietnam War. He was a very active veteran and member of the Disabled American Veterans Post #17. Mel was an avid Chicago Bears fan and was truly cherished by his entire family and by his friends. He will be remembered for being kind, generous and funny. He was a good dad, grandfather and friend. Visitation Thursday, April 22, 2021 2-8 pm. Funeral Services Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:15 am from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to St. John the Baptist Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Committal with Military Honors will follow at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery. For more information 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com
Funeral
Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Friday, April 23, 2021 – 9:15 am
Funeral Mass:
St. John the Baptist Church
1849 Lincoln Avenue
Whiting, Indiana
Friday, April 23, 2021 – 10:00 am
Interment:
St. John – St. Joseph Cemetery
1547 167th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46320
Visitation Location
East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749
Map
Visitation Information
Thursday, April 22, 2021 – 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Previous info
To all members and friends of Hammond, IN DAV Chapter #17 Glenn F. Renicker our member Melchor Abrago fell off a ladder. He fractured his skull. He had to have Surgery to stop the bleeding. He is at the University of Chicago Hospital.
Please keep Melchior and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We will keep you posted as we find out more information.