Raleigh Estrada, 88, May 12, 2010, Chicago Heights resident of 52 years; beloved husband of Aileen, nee Swilley; devoted father of Lise (Steve) Miller, Michele (Craig) Feigen, and Raleigh (Terri) Estrada Jr.; cherished grandfather of Lauren Payne, Rees and Emily Estrada, Laura and Michael Feigen; fond brother of Mary (Troy) Groves, the late Emma (Marlin) Churchill, the late Michael Dellapenta, and Anthony (Carol) Dellapenta; devoted son of the late Francisco (Blanco) Estrada. Born October 31, 1921, in Uvalde, Texas, Mr. Estrada was happily employed as a salesman by the Texo Corporation for over 50 years. During World War II, he was stationed in Burma, India, proudly serving his country in the 12th Bomb Group as a radio mechanic; he was awarded the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Estrada earned a degree from Columbia University in New York where he recalled meeting the legendary quarterback Sid Luckman and once also met Leonard Bernstein. He loved his work, attending church, opera, playing golf, Lake Michigan, the Chicago Bears and, most of all, his wife and family. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 15, at Holy Family Episcopal Church, 102 Marquette St., Park Forest, IL. Interment Monday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Stroke Foundation, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Centennial, CO 80112, www.stroke.com. Arrangements by Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory. For information or to express your condolences, 708-747-3700 or www.lain-sullivan.com Service Information Cemetery Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421 --> Visitation Saturday May 15, 2010 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Church of the Holy Family Sauk Trail & Orchard Park Forest, IL 60466 --> Service Saturday May 15, 2010 11:00 AM to TBD Church of the Holy Family 102 Marquette St. Park Forest, IL 60466 -->