Arthur J. "Art" Vermette

Age 71, late of Lockport, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021. Born and raised in Chicago and a resident of the Homer- Lockport area for the past 38 years. Owned and operated A.R.T. Transportation Services for 18 dedicated years. A proud United States Vietnam Navy Veteran. Member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Lockport and the Veterans Club in Lago Vista. Art was an all-around Chicago Sports fan, he enjoyed bowling, golf, loved music and playing the guitar. Above all else Art cherished spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jean (Nee: McGowan) Vermette; two sisters, Jeanmarie Williams and JoAnn Kowalski; and his in laws, Edward and Florence (Nee: Hebel) Lindquist.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Carol (Nee: Lindquist) Vermette; three sons, Michael, Arthur Jr., and Brian (Jennifer) Vermette; one brother, Robert (Ila) Vermette; five brothers-in-law, Jim Williams, Marty Kowalski, Raymond Zabloudil, Anthony (Nicole) Zabloudil, and John (late Karen) Zabloudil. Numerous other cherished family members and friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Vianney Church in Art's name would be greatly appreciated.

Services will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10:15am in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL., 60441 proceeding St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Following Mass cremation rites will be respectfully addressed. Visitation Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing practices are required inside the funeral home and a limited capacity will be allowed at one time.