Firefighter's Funeral Services Set For Friday, Douglas Road Temporarily Closed

OSWEGO, IL — A section of Douglas Road will be closed Friday afternoon to accommodate funeral services for retired firefighter/paramedic Roberto Flores of the Oswego Fire Protection District, who officials say died from occupational cancer.

Douglas Road between Route 34 and Wolf Road will be closed from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral traffic will be permitted through the closure.

All businesses in Gerry Centennial Plaza and Oswego Commons remain open and accessible, though traffic patterns may be adjusted, the village said. Drivers should use Route 34 entrances and exits to avoid delays.

Oswego police will be there to assist with traffic flow.

"Thank you for your patience and support as our community honors Firefighter Roberto Flores' dedicated service," the village said.

Flores died July 26 after a 13-year cancer battle, fire officials said. A "dedicated member of our department for 12 years," Flores retired from the OFPD in 2020 after joining in 2008 as one of 51 initial full-time employees.

"Bobby was more than a firefighter," OFPD officials wrote. "He was a compassionate and generous soul who always went the extra mile to support his colleagues, community, friends, and family. His selfless nature, quiet strength, and unwavering commitment to helping others left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him."