MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His infinite Wisdom has called Daniel Vargas, most beloved citizen, to his eternal reward on July 3, 2018; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 10, 1950, Daniel was the beloved son of Conception and Napoleon Vargas and the twin brother of David Vargas. Along with his twin brother, he also had five other loving siblings; and
WHEREAS, Commonly known as "Big Shorty," Danny attended W.K. Sullivan Grammar School and Bowen High School where he excelled in baseball, basketball, football and track. Danny married his high school sweetheart, Eva Lopez, and together they were blessed with four beautiful children; and
WHEREAS, Danny worked at U.S. Steel for a brief period before spending the majority of his career with the City of Chicago, Department of Streets and Sanitation. When he was not working he was an avid sports fanatic, as he knew dates, scores and averages for all sports. One of his favorite family traditions was traveling to see the Chicago Bears play across the country. Along with sports, he also had an extensive knowledge of "oldies" music including artists, lyrics and dates; and
WHEREAS, Danny was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Aguilera, and his wife, Eva Lopez. He leaves to cherish his memory his other five siblings, Patricia Auilera, John Aguilera, David, Joyce and Denise; his children, Jesse Vargas, Evonne Carter, Nina Mani and Michael Vargas; his grandchildren, Jesse Jr., David, Marc, Jyssica, Christopher, Caleb, Francisco Jr., Alejandro, Tristan and Vivian; his great-grandchildren, Alexis, David and Marc, and a host of extended family and treasured friends; and
WHEREAS, Proud member of the Mexican Patriotic Club, Danny had an admirable commitment to both his community and his family. He will be sorely missed by many but fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity and spirit in those who knew him; now, ...
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