Juan "La Perica" M. Guitron

Juan “La Perica” M. Guitron passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 82. Beloved Husband of Rita for a loving 58 years. Devoted Father of Rosie (Dino) Vitalo, Marco (Mimi), and Frank (Nery). Loving Son of the late Roberto and the late Amalia, nee Ponce. Fond Grandfather of Lola Vitalo, Samantha Vitalo, Emilio, Mia, Jessica (Nick), Christopher (Olivia), and Nina (Geno). Dear Great-Grandfather of Ella, Ari, and Anthony. Dear Brother of Guillermo (Maria), Antonio (Margarita), and Rosa. Dear Uncle and Great-Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Juan was a proud member of, and a referee for, the Illinois Soccer Association, the Illinois Soccer Hall of Fame, and C.L.A.S.A.

Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim & Wolf Road). A Chapel Service of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Interment is private. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300. Please sign Juan’s guestbook.

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