Rueben Martinez - 60

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Rueben Martinez. Age 60. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Passed away suddenly April 10, 2023. Graduate of Bloom High School. Was a Chef at the former Surma’s Restaurant in Homewood and at the Brick Oven and Boz Hot Dog’s in Steger. Die Hard Cubs Fan. Took pride in his garden. Fiancé of Tina Villanueva. Son of Grace nee Garcia and the late Manuel Martinez. Brother of Lori Ann (Raymond) James, Debra (Jaime) Garcia and the late Manuel “Manny” Martinez. Uncle and friend of many. He leaves behind his precious cat Lucy. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th St (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Wednesday April 12, 2023, from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Services 1:00 pm. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.