Vincent Marra, 87, a longtime resident of North Riverside, has died. A U.S. Air Force veteran, 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, and 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.
Vince was the husband of JoAnn (née Hipsman) Marra for 52 years, and he was preceded in death by the late Nancy (née Dufal) Marra. He was the father of Vincent (Lois) Marra, Philip (the late Mary) (Lynn Texidor) Marra, Michael (Anna) Marra, Joseph (Missy) Sebek, and Sandy (Brian) Brantner; the 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; the great-grandfather of Giovanni, Dylan, Michael, Anna, Frankie, Rossella, Christian “CJ”, Zeno, and Ginetta; the brother of Joan Zichmiller and Richard Marra; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Jan. 24, 2025 at Mater Christi Church, with interment at 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 were handled by The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko-Director.