Benjamin Zarate

Benjamin “El Prieto” Zarate

Beloved husband of 57 years of Maria “Esther” nee Gonzalez.

Loving father of Benjamin (Gladys) Zarate, Lorena (Andy) Zarate-Wong, & Bianel (Ashley) Zarate.

Cherished grandfather of Isabella Dionicia Zarate, Vivian Siaw-Ching Wong, Karina Siaw-Yieng Wong, & Brianna Zarate.

Dear brother of 12.

Proud uncle of his caregiver Maximiliano (Martha) Lopez and many others.

Funeral Monday December 29th, 10:00 am at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, 6200 S. Lawndale in Chicago.

Visitation Sunday, December 28th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn.