Benito R. Garcia Jr.

Age 79, currently of Lockport and longtime resident of Humboldt Park, Chicago passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in in Harlingen, TX, lived in Chicago for many years, and a resident of Lockport since 2024. A very proud United States Vietnam Army Veteran serving three tours in Vietnam with the 82nd, 101st , and the 173rd   Airborne Brigade. During his time of service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Badge, Sharpshooter Badge, and was a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient. Lifetime member of the VFW, and Military Order of The Purple Heart. He was dedicated to Veterans and volunteered countless hours helping soldiers in need. He was very loyal to his country and the Brigades he was part of. He was a kind and loving family man, and always putting everyone before himself. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, and his in-laws.

Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Diana (Nee Ramirez) Garcia; two cherished children, Benito R. Garcia III, and Anastasia (Kevin Fagan) Garcia; six adored grandchildren, Madison, Isabella, Audrey, Frank, Kevin III "KJ", and Rosabella; one brother, Rolando Garcia; a sister, Nelda Garcia; and  numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Prayers and words of remembrance will be shared on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 9:30am in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441. Inurnment following Prayers at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Visitation in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm.