Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Israel Garcia, CFD, "Izzy"

Passed away on September 28, 2020

Israel Garcia, (CFD), “Izzy”, age 59, late of the East Side passed away on September 28, 2020. Beloved husband of Dora Garcia (nee Chavez) (Tapia) for 16 years. Loving father of Christopher (Cindy) Garcia, Krystina (Jared Wiser) Garcia and Daniel (Fiancé Jerikka Malabunga) Tapia. Cherished grandfather of Joseph Wiser and Oliver Garcia. Dear son of Israel and late Esther Garcia. Dearest brother of San Juana (Frank) Arenas, Juan (Nancy) Garcia and Esther (Martin) Gacek. Fond son-in-law of the late Elisa and late Lazaro Chavez. Brother-in-law of Leonsa Chavez and Toni Olivia (Jose) Medina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Izzy was a Chicago Fire Department Commander for the Paramedic Division with 27 years of dedicated service. Member of Trinity Knights of Columbus Council and the East Side Athletic Club. Visitation Monday, October 5, 2020 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Justice, IL. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

 

Funeral

Prayer at Elmwood Chapel
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 10:30 am

Funeral Mass:
Church of the Annunciata
11128 Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Resurrection Cemetery
7201 Archer Rd.
Justice, IL 60458

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Condolences
"Dora and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your loving husband May he rest in peace,and give you the strength you need. Love you Amiga. Maria Alejandra Parra."
- Maria Alejandra Parra
September 29, 2020 5:33 pm
"Dora and family, please accept my sincere condolences. Izzy will always be in our hearts and minds. Peace to you."
- Mercedes Mora-Nowinski
September 29, 2020 8:27 pm
"R.I.P 🙏"
- Terri Merriweather
September 29, 2020 8:30 pm
"Our Lord was looking to fill a vacancy in the Heavenly Paramedic Division , the most rigorous requirement was that he have an enormous heart to match the helping love he spread on earth. Izzy fit the bill, and was called home to the place in paradise that he prepares for us. He now serves on The CFD: Celestial Fire Department. Rest easy until we meet again. Amén "
- Al Alfredo C Trigo
September 29, 2020 8:48 pm
"Sending my prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family. May God continue to shower you with blessings"
- Aaron Murdock
September 29, 2020 9:42 pm
"I am so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you Dora. "
- Wanda Maldonado
September 30, 2020 12:12 am
"Very sorry to hear about Izzy. He was a good man and will be missed."
- James McNally
September 30, 2020 1:27 pm
"Izzy, We thank you so much for all your dedication as a loyal member of the Chicago fire Department and to all of the citizens you served for many years in the city of Chicago. Many hearts are broken because a great number of people lost a great guy and good friend .Heaven gained one hell of a medic! Rest in peace my friend, and may God bless you.Condolences to Dora and the family."
- Carl Ostrowski, CFD, Cyd Gajewski U of C EMS
September 30, 2020 9:31 pm
"Dora and family , my heart goes out to you all . Izzy was a great guy and a fantastic paramedic . I have always had the deepest respect for him ,he was fair , honest, just being in his company was a pleasure. I know he will be greatly missed . Please know that you are all in our prayers ,Izzy may you rest in peace . "
- Mike Ligue
October 2, 2020 1:39 pm
"Dora & Family our most sincere condolences on your terrible loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. We mourn a wonderful person, may he be resting in the arms of Angels. God bless. 🙏🏼"
- Maggie Arana
October 2, 2020 7:04 pm
"Dora You and Your Family are in my Prayers and Thoughts. Treasure the Memories. Minnie Tenort and Family"
- minnie Tenort
October 5, 2020 2:10 pm
"Dora & Family our most sincere condolences on your terrible loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. We mourn a wonderful person, may he be resting in the arms of Angels. God bless. 🙏🏼"
- Maggie Arana
October 5, 2020 9:52 pm
"I am saddened to hear of the passing of Izzy. You and your beautiful family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.🙏🏽🕊"
- James Herrera Myvett
October 6, 2020 1:06 am
Candles Lit
"May you rest in eternal peace. Always in our hearts"
- Rose Cline
September 29, 2020 3:01 pm
"Another beautiful angel gone to soon. "
- Maria Alejandra Parra
September 29, 2020 5:34 pm
"It was always a good day working with Izzy. May you Rest In Peace, and may your family find peace and comfort. "
- Sarah Cruz
September 30, 2020 10:24 am
"Dear Dora & family, May his legacy and memory live in all of you everyday. God Bless, "
- Carla Jenkins
October 1, 2020 9:33 pm