Valentine " Val" John Coler

Valentine John Coler passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Rosemary,nee Wilhelmi at his side. Loving and Cherished father of Suzy (Joseph) Elizade, Michael (Lenea) Coler, Mary (late Gerald) Langland, Dr. Joseph (Dr. Wendi) Coler, Jackie (Joe) Malesich and Dr. Kathleen (Dr. Ernest) Monaco. Proud and much loved grandfather of Dr. Mark (Dr.Lenglily)Elizalde, Sarah Elizalde(Bill) Mayer, Matthew (Elise) Elizalde, Mitchell Coler, Christina Wingfield, Rena Ramires, Mike Fuentes, Katherine (John) Kiwiet, Emily(fiancé Josh Bay)Langland, Chase Coler, Stefanie Coler, Christian Coler, Elle Coler, Joey Malesich, Alyssa Malesich, Ryan Malesich, Dylan Malesich, Kaitlin (Matt) Van Ormer, Kristin Belitz(fiancé Eric Zimmer), Katherine Belitz, Ernest Monaco, Karoline Monaco, Ethan Monaco and Kelli Monaco. Loving great grandfather of Theodore, Rosaleng, Veralek, Lola and Gus. Valentine was preceded in death by his sisters, the late Marie (late Frank) Farej and the late Dolores (late Gus) Zidowicz. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Val was a beacon of modesty and kindness with his compassionate nature and warm smile. A deeply religious man, he led his life selflessly and was always there for his family and friends in the most thoughtful, generous and unassuming way. His passing is a great loss but his legacy will live on forever in the hearts and memory of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. Val was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Daniel Vincent de Paul Society, St. Daniel Parish Pastoral Council and the Holy Name Society. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in honor of Valentine to St. Daniel the Prophet’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. You can send or deliver your donation to the church at 5300 S. Natoma, Chicago, Illinois 60638, or www.stdan.net. Visitation is Friday December 2, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation on Saturday at the funeral home from 8:30 AM until time of Prayers at 9:30 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Daniel the Prophet Church for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian burial. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Community Maulsoleum

Valentine " Val" John Coler

August 6, 1932 - November 28, 2022