Vincent Marra, age 87, longtime resident of North Riverside. United States Air Force Veteran.
Beloved husband of JoAnn (née Hipsman) Marra of 52 years and preceded in death by the late
Nancy (née Dufal) Marra. Loving father of Vincent (Lois) Marra, Philip (the late Mary) (Lynn
Texidor) Marra, Michael (Anna) Marra, Joseph (Missy) Sebek, and Sandy (Brian) Brantner.  Proud
grandfather of Nick Marra, Kaitlyn Marra, Megan (Gianni) Tommasone, Nancy Marra, Michael
Emery, Jane (Josh) Genovesi, Gianna (fiancé Christian) Marra, Mina Marra, Vincent Marra,
Lauren Sebek, Ella Sebek, Hope Sebek, Brady Brantner, and Danny Brantner. Great-grandfather
of Giovanni, Dylan, Michael, Anna, Frankie, Rossella, Christian "CJ", Zeno, and Ginetta. Dear
brother of Joan Zichmiller and Richard Marra. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Vince
will be remembered as a sweet, kind, and gentle man with a heart of gold and the patience of a
saint. He was extremely proud of his family.  He loved coaching his kids' baseball/softball teams
and enjoyed watching his kids' and grandkids' sports games and school music performances. He
was always willing to do anything or go anywhere.  He was very creative, the ultimate
"idea-man".  He loved bowling, oil painting, and dancing.  He was a huge fan of Chicago,
especially the Cubs.  He enjoyed his longtime role as an usher at Mater Christi Church. He had a
great sense of humor and was respectful to everyone with no judgment. Everyone who met him
loved him instantly. But mostly, he will be remembered for the love and care he had for his
family.  Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501 W.
Cermak Rd. (2 blks. W. of Mannheim Rd.) Westchester on Thursday January 23, 2025 from
3:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. Funeral Friday 9:15a.m. from the funeral home to Mater Christi Church
(St. Paul VI Parish) in North Riverside for a funeral Mass at 10:00a.m.  Interment Queen of
Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vince's memory to the American Cancer
Society or the Chicago Food Depository would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The
Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko-Director. Further info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.