Luz E. Rosado

July 2, 1938 - April 25, 2020

Luz Esther Rosado Perez, "Lucy", age 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 25, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. Born on July 2, 1938 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and a Chicago native who moved to the Joliet area within the last 10 years. Lucy was a warrior, who battled against Dementia with determination and courage. She was a strong, proud woman, deeply rooted in her heritage. She passed on her passion for cooking Puerto Rican food and her love of music and life to her family. With only a 4th grade education, she went on to be a successful business owner. At a very young age, she raised 3 kids on her own. She faced many challenges in life, but pushed hard every day, even worked 3 jobs to support her family. Lucy had a green thumb for gardening. Flowers were her passion. No matter what it was, she could grow it. She was a lover of animals, especially her beloved dog, Pancho. Preceded in death by her mother, Isidra Perez. Survived by her three children, daughter, Evelyn Vega and two sons, Edwin T Serrano and Hipolito “Paul” Rosado; her grandchildren: Xavier (Liana) Ayala, Daniel (Nancy) Vega, Dionne Vega, Jenna Serrano, Brooke Serrano, Ryan Serrano, Sabrina, Valerie. Also survived by 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and many friends. The family would like to thank Symphony of Joliet, her doctors and nurses for their affectionate care.