Francisco Javier Sanchez

Francisco Javier Sanchez, age 48, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. Devoted father of Cynthia Ann (Matthew), Kasandra Renae (Kevin), Alexia Rachel (Alex), Magdalena Ana, Francisco Javier Jr., Roberto Diego, Sebastian Guadalupe, Marina (Joseph), and James.  Loving son of Roberto and the late Ana Sanchez.  Cherished grandfather of Knightly Evan, Keegan Elliott, Kessa Rosalia, Emily, Joseph Jr., Elijah, and Suzette. Dearest brother of Maria Patricia (Ivan) Pucheta, Anita (Carlos) Ruiz, Magdalena (Jesus Gabriel) Cadena, and the late Roberto Sanchez. Francisco was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN.  Funeral Mass Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church (Masks Required) 206 E. 25 ^th St. Chicago Heights, IL.  Interment Assumption Cemetery – Glenwood, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the family. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com