
Vela, Joseph G. “Joe”
Army Veteran of Vietnam War, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Expert Badge (Rifle M-16) & Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, Aircraft Maintenance Crewman & Firefighter, Last Duty Assignment and Major Command 195th Aslt Helicopter Co. USARPAC-VN.
Beloved husband of Diana D. nee Villarreal.
Loving father of Elizabeth (Mario) Salamanca, Nathan, David (Fiancée Samantha), Matthew (Johnnie), Andrew (Shannon) & Paul (Sara) Vela.
Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Madison, Seanna, Gabriel, Anthony, Vincent, Xavier, Adriana, Maximus & Ava.
Dearest brother of Emilla, Sandra, Ernesto & Jimmy.
Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Visitation Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Monday 9:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Michael Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
21
Feb
9000 W. 151ST STREET
ORLAND PARK, IL
22
Feb
14327 HIGHLAND AVENUE
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462