Macedonio Flores

"Tank Car Tony"

At age 75, Tony passed away peacefully Saturday March 13, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. He was born and raised in Raymondville, Texas, and moved to the Lockport/Homer Glen area to raise his family. In 2005 and well into retirement, he and his wife moved to New Lenox.

Employed by Citgo Refinery for over 20 years, he was a member of the Steelworkers Union Local 7-517. Outside of work, he was a former baseball and softball coach in Lockport for many years. He was a handyman and loved building things.

He enjoyed boating, fishing, hanging out with friends and family. Friends were always invited to Super Bowl parties. His favorite teams were the Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys.

Preceded in death by his parents, and brother Abram.

Survived by his loving wife, Mary, his son Daniel (Jacqui Garcia-Camilo) and his daughter, Lisa (Stephen) Edwards, two cherished granddaughters, Elle and Isabela; a sister, Petra (Daniel) Perez; several nieces, nephews, as well as cousins.

Cremation rites were respectfully addressed and all services will be private. A celebration of Tony's life will be held at a later date.