Vicente Paramo: He Was Most Affectionately Known As Papa Vicente

(The following obituary is from Tezak's Funeral Service.)

JOLIET, IL —Vicente Paramo was born on January 21, 1939, in Cuitzeo Michoacan, Mexico. He lived a life defined by love, sacrifice, hard work, and devotion to family.

He met and married the love of his life, Victoria, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. As a young couple with a growing family, they made the courageous decision to leave their familiar surroundings in Mexico to seek a better life for their children. Through determination and perseverance, they established their roots in Joliet, Illinois, where Vicente worked tirelessly at Vulcan Materials Company for 28 years to provide for his family and created a strong foundation for future generations. He was also a proud member of Local Labor 681.

Known to many as “Chente” or “Paramo,” he was most affectionately known as Papa Vicente. He loved cheering on his beloved Chicago Cubs watching classic films, listening to the music of his favorite Mexican artists, and always cherished his visits to what he called his second home-Cuautitlán and the rancho in Cuamio, Michoacán.

Vicente was preceded in death by his son, Gerardo; daughter, Joaquina; his mother Celsa and his only sister Leonor (Manuel) and in-laws; Luis M. and Herlinda O.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Victoria; his children Hector (Venus), Manuela Botello (Juan M.), Maricela (Joe), Rosalba (Oscar), Marco Antonio, Pedro (Laura), Vicente Jr. (Karen), and Lucia (Michael); two brothers; Eleazar Lopez (Adela), Pablo Lopez (Juana); 16 grandchildren; Brandon A., Stephanie Y., Ashley H., Alexandria, Danielle ( Conner), Quetzal (lan), Kevin, Joaquína, Marco Antonio Jr., Santana, Sofia, Michael, Gerardo, Eliana, Julian and Marcellus; two great-grandchildren; Celeste, Luka and one on the way; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
Vicente Paramo will be remembered for his strength, humility, and unwavering devotion to his family. His legacy lives on in the sacrifices he made, the values he instilled, and the love he gave so freely to all who knew him.

This is not a goodbye, but we'll see you later, Pa!

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, Illinois.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 205 E. Jackson Street, Joliet, Illinois. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 23060 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.