Joe Alvarado

It is with a heavy heart that we want to inform you that Joe Alvarado entered into the presence of the Lord, on April 2, 2025 surrounded by his Wife, Daughter and Niece & Friend. Beloved Son to the Late Ascension Alvarado & Late Juanita Duarte- Alvarado. Caring Brother to Richard (Josephine), Late John (Marlene), Late Theresa (Mike), Late Angela (Chuck), Late Louisa (Al), Late Eleanor, Late Mary, Late Ramona, Late Peter, Late Robert. Loving Husband For 46 Years of Deborah Gniadek-Alvarado. Devoted Father of Kelly (Joseph), Carmela (Joseph), Gail, Joey (Barb), Brandy (Alex), Kimberly (Jason). Late Juanita, Late Carmelo, Late Mark. Irreplaceable Papa to Justiss (Alfonso), Alyssa, Joshua, Livianna, Kalysta, Andrew, Kelsey (Kevin), Dakota. Great Papa to Kataleya & Alfonso. Cherished Grandpa to Samantha, Marky, Micheal, Lauren (Eddie), Ashley (Victor), Beverly (Humberto), Carmela, Late Nicole. Great Grandpa to Kaylee, Carmelo, Nathan, Robert, Julie, Ava, Amadeus. Hilarious Uncle to all his Nieces & Nephews and Great Friend to Many. Joe was a longtime resident of Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood where he attended New Life Church for many years before moving to Midway Area. His continuous faith in the Lord brings us comfort that he is reunited with his loving family in heaven. He will be remembered for his witty remarks and his laughable jokes. Joe's charismatic personality touched everyone, with his approachable smile. He loved being around his loved ones reminiscing about family and events in his life. He maintained a consistently positive outlook on life. He believed in the Chinese philosophy of the Yin-Yang. This symbol shows that the two forces are inseparable and constantly transform to create Balance & Harmony. He was a Reader and an avid book collector of over 1000 books. For every book he acquired or received, he signed it with his name, address, date, and sometimes would leave a monetary treasure inside for the next reader. He enjoyed his movies but westerns were his go to where he would sit for hours watching and enjoying his favorite snack "Popcorn". Joe loved music especially his favorite song "My Way" by Frank Sinatra and Joe lived up to that song because he lived his life his way. He also enjoyed listening to George Strait & Dolly Parton. Among his most cherished memories were the trips to Branson, Missouri, for his Birthday with his wife Deborah, where he always blessed their car with Holy Water before they left on their adventure together to enjoy the scenery, the music, and each other's company. Joe will be missed tremendously by his family & friends. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal". Cherishing every Memory, In our Hearts, forever he remains. Visitation is Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 3 PM to 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home ,7300 West Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem) with a Service in Celebration of Joe at 7 PM. Pastor Luke Dudenhofer officiating.