David "Vivi" Lara

December 3, 1962 - September 25, 2016

David “Vivi” Lara Age 53, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, in Joliet, IL, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle against cancer. Vivi was born on December 3, 1962, in Joliet, IL, to Amado and Josefina Haro Lara. A loyal Joliet Central alumni, Vivi was a dedicated fan of the JT Steelmen and the Chivas of Guadalajara. He was employed for many years at Fox Valley Printing Press. Vivi enjoyed spending his time with his family at home and in California, Texas, and Santa Rosa, Zac. Vivi was a devoted uncle to Elvira, Sonia, Abel, Ricky, Freddy, Adriana, Erik, Angelica, Michael, Becky, Monica, Joey, David, Carmen, Cristine, Amy, Louie, and honorary niece Heather. Vivi took pride in all of the accomplishments of his nieces, nephews, and their children. He was preceded in death by his father, Amado Lara, aunt, Guadalupe (Efren) Lara, and sister, Connie (Abel) Flores. Vivi is survived by his loving mother, Josefina (nee Haro) Lara, his siblings; Eleanor (Louis) Rangel, Mary (Teddy) Garcia, Henry (Rosa) Lara, Robert (Leticia Lara) Lara, Amanda (José) Rodriguez, Irene (Ruben) Casillas, and Trina (Luis) Diaz. Also his loving aunts and uncles; Carmen (Daniel) Garcia, Maria (Juan) Ramirez, Enrique (Blanca) Haro, Maria (Jorge) Camargo, numerous family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Delgado Funeral Chapel, 400 Landau Ave, Joliet, IL, 60432. Live Visitation Webcasting also available on-line for details call (815) 774-9220. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made in David’s name to J.O.H.A. and the Joliet Area Community Hospice. The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kumar, Bev, the 5 West nurses, and the rest of the staff at these facilities for the wonderful care given to our brother over the last three years. Vivi will be cremated in accordance to the wishes of his family.