Vincent P. Aguilar
Vincent P. Aguilar, 86, born Vicente on Chicago’s South Side, formerly of Milan and Indian Head Park, Illinois, passed away on May 30, 2022, in the presence of his family.
Vince was the devoted husband of Betty Sue who preceded him in death and loving father of Michael L. Aguilar (Janet) and the Honorable Carmen K. Aguilar (Steven Klaczynski); devoted grandfather to Cheyenne, Tember, Antonio, Samuel and Rafael; cherished great-grandfather to Layla, Olivia, Nina, Eli, & Jacob; loving brother to his sister, Carmen Rodriguez and Godfather to his nephew, Salvador Aguilar. Vince was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Carmen Aguilar; his older sister, Rafaela Melendez; older brothers, Salvador, Raymond and Felix; and his younger sister, Dolores Barcena.
Vince served honorably in the United States Air Force and was an ardent Chicago Bears, Bulls, and White Sox fan. After retiring from the Rock Island Arsenal, Vince and Betty became an inseparable running duo completing many charity races with their “running” friends in the Quad Cities. Vince can now be reunited with his beloved Betty.
A private service will be held at Hallowell & James funeral home in Countryside, IL and internment with full military honors at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
My deepest condolences to Mike & Janet and and entire family. Vince (and Betty) were the cream of the crop humanitarians. Loved them both from the moment I met them. Thank you for running all my road races and having your beautiful children follow in your footsteps. Rest In Peace my dear friend, Love, Joe
Carmen, I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Uncle Vincent 🙏🏻 I have great memories with both him and Auntie Betty. Not to mention the continued support while my daughter was going through cancer. Sending hugs to all of you and many prayers ❤️
I loved the way Vince and Betty fit together so well with their big and powerful love. Seeing them grow old together was life affirming and I will always admire them. I’m sure, Carmen, that much of your giant brain came directly from you powerful Dad. Kindest wishes to all Aguilars and Kalczynskis as you mourn. Love, Val
Carmen
I’m very sorry for what the whole family is going through…..God gave me the joy of meeting your father, talking with him…it was exciting…because his story’s took me on an adventure…his mind full of memories that he gladly shared with us… I remember when he shared with us, in the year 1956 he join the service and one brother was in the navy one in the Air Force and another in the army.
And he went to Texas and Mississippi for school,and then he went to Europe.
And he like to run ….and at one time he ran 26 miles .
One story he told us that he had to guard for two hours a Russian airplane that was shot down
This is only one adventure of many ….I believe that some one could write a book of his adventure.
We will always remember him with love.
María and Larry
Dear Carmen & Mike
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your Dear Father I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time. Sending healing Prayers and comforting hugs.
Also my condolences to Uncle Vincent’s entire Family… may he RIP ✝️
I am so sorry to hear of the loss to your families. You were blessed with so many memorable moments of a truly exceptional man. Sending love and prayers.
The Bennett Family
To: Carmen & Michael Aguilar and family
from his beloved sister……….Carmen & Al Rodriguez & family
written by David Rodriguez:
“A man earns his stripes for his loyalty, a brother, a husband and a father earns them when he applies such character to his family first.
That loyalty becomes legacy, when his love for the White Soxs, the Black Hawks, and the Bulls, comes in a close second.
In my brother’s case, he demonstrated such loyalty in his steadfast protection of his little sisters.
In fairness to Dolores, I’m grateful for his particularly vigilance when it came to me.
Vince was a true inspiration. His approach to life was metphorically embodied by his love for running. He was forever a spirited competitor, and driven to succeed.
My brother was an informed intellectual. He kept in-step and often challenged others in areas of sports, politics and finance.
And yes, he was handsome. When he would visit our family in Denver, we would joke and even capitalize on his persuasively stately good looks in order to get the best tables at restaurants.”
I worked with Vince at the “Rock” we also went to the gym together, he always said hi to me and talked. We were also country neighbors. He and Betty signed my petition to run for congress 7 years ago. I will certainly miss him.