Danilo Soto of North Riverside, 89, died on March 11, 2026. Born in the Philippines on May 30, 1936, he immigrated to Chicago and quickly embraced the local sports teams, especially the Cubs and Bears. He was always there to cheer on his kids in whatever activity they were involved in with a broad smile on his face. In addition to raising his family, he was an avid gardener and golfer, willing to play no matter Chicago’s extreme temperatures. He will always be loved and cherished by his family.
Dan was the husband of Nell (nee Ella); the father of Lenard (Christina) Soto, Nelyn (Charlie) Changchien, and Emric Soto; the grandfather of Joseph, Katrina, Hadrian, Andrew and Riley; the brother of many; and the uncle of many.
Visitation and funeral Mass were held on March 18 at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home and Mater Christi Church, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.