Jose L. Quintana

Jose L. Quintana, 78, of Alsip, IL, passed away on July 9, 2025 in Oak Lawn, surrounded by family. Born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, on June 17, 1947, to Jose Sr. and Margarita Quintana, he moved to Chicago at a young age and graduated from Tuley High School.

Jose served in the United States Army and spent most of his career with Illinois Bell/AT&T before retiring. He built a life grounded in hard work, humor, and deep love for his family. A man of many words and even more jokes, he was known for his quick wit, unwavering devotion to Coca‑Cola and Snickers bars, and his fondness for old Westerns and the Chicago White Sox.

Jose was the beloved husband of Maria J. Quintana (née Hernandez); loving father of Lisa (Walter) Dexter, Nicole Quintana, Dana Quintana, and Jaclyn (Eric) Baum; and cherished grandfather of Skylaar, Cristian, and Amelia. He also remained close with his former wife and friend, Janet Quintana (née Uremovich). He was a dear brother to Norma, Fred, Rico, and Ivette, and was preceded in death by his brothers Orlando and Elisier “Early.” Jose was a kind and constant presence to many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family who will carry his memory forward with love and laughter.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL, with a funeral service to be held at 6:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

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