of Lockport, passed away at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Friday, June 4, 2010. Age 53 years.\r\n\r\nSurvived by his wife of 16 years Rita C. Chavez (nee Smith), his brother Raymond Chavez, Jr., and his sister Sandra (Rigoberto) Martinez. Three sisters-in-law Avonell (Dennis) Hamblin, Jane Smith and Sheila (Chris) Spears. A brother-in-law W.P. (Brenda) Smith. Four uncles Joseph, Henry and Richard Chavez and Primo (Juanita) Gomez. Six aunts Carmen Perez, Essie Chavez, Gloria (William) Nussbaum, Carmen (Timothy) Alfaro, Theresa (Jose) Cantu and Mildred (Carl) Armbrust. His nieces and nephews Cristina and Daniel Martinez, Richard (Nicole) Smith, Michael (Brandi) Smith, Raymond (Erin) Smith, Jason Spears and Felicia Allender. His three precious chihuahua's Martini, Rossi and Olive. Four great nieces and nephews and five God children. Also survived by numerous cousins.\r\n\r\nPreceded in death by his parents Raymond (Jan. 2010) and Christine (1999) Chavez, an aunt Florence Bauer (May 2010) and two uncles Jack (Norma) Chavez and Michael Lopez (2001). \r\n\r\nAnthony was a custodial engineer for Joliet Grade School District #86 for the past 21 years. He is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Ingalls Park A.C., Belmont A.C., Eastside A.C., Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1557 in Lockport, Lockport V.F.W. #5788 and the Lockport American Legion Post #18. \r\nAnthony enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing euchre and was a die hard Chicago White Sox fan. \r\nHis family would like to extent a Thank-you to Drs. Ajmere, Lakhani and Jhawar for his care and treatment. Also a Thank-you to the Nursing Staff of Provena St. Joseph Medical Center West Wing for the wonderful care and concern provided during his stay.\r\n