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Isaias Gerena, 27, of Mt. Prospect after a long illness passed away on March 30, 2025.
Beloved son of Carmen Gerena and Richard Rivera. Dear brother of Sulmaria and Jose Soto and Miguel Gerena and nephew of Faustino Cruz Jr and Sabrina Cruz who were a big part of his life. Isaias will be missed by his family and all who knew him. All that knew him knew his contagious laugh and knew he had a big heart and cared for everyone.
Services to be held at House of Restoration in Round Lake, IL at a later date and time
Aftercare arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Il.
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