Gustavo Salinas
March 22, 1957 — January 13, 2014
Age 56, entered eternal life on Monday, January 13, 2014 with his loving family and friends by his side.
Gustavo is survived by his beloved daughters, Shannon and Felicia Salinas; cherished granddaughters, Mariah Salinas and Liliana Paloma Rodriguez; loving mother, Maria V. Salinas; dear brothers, Jose, Ricardo (Ana), and Gerardo (Jean) Salinas; niece, Cheyenne Salinas; nephew, Gustavo Ricardo Salinas; beloved partner and best friend, Lori Phillips; and the mother of his children, Christine Salinas; as well as numerous cousins, uncles, aunts, and an abundance of close friends.
Preceded in death by his father, Gustavo Salinas, Sr. and brother, Juan Manuel Salinas.
Gustavo worked at the Will County Sheriff's Department for 10 years and was an Illinois State Trooper. He was a sports enthusiast and was a diehard gym rat. He played racquetball, basketball, and tennis every chance that he got and would never back down from a challenge. Gustavo was a devoted father and papa. He cherished more than anything his daughters, granddaughters, family, and friends. He treasured every moment spent with his loved ones. Gustavo had a heart full of love and a smile that could light up the world.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated nurses at Silver Cross Hospital Pulmonary ICU and to Dr. Hari Gadde for the special care given to Gustavo Salinas, Jr.
A Celebration of Gustavo's life will begin on Sunday, January 19, 2014 with a visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service to be held at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Per Gustavo's wishes cremations rites will be accorded. Visitation will take place Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, 60435.