Artemio L. “Art” Jimenez, 78 of Huntley, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday morning, August 4, 2016.
He was born October 20, 1937 in the Philippines, the son of Alejandro and Carmen (Leonor) Jimenez. He grew up in Manila and while at the University of Santo Tomas, he met Concepcion Cruz. The couple were married on May 15, 1965. The couple moved to the United States in 1967 and settled in Chicago, then Mt. Prospect and in 1971, Hanover Park where they raised their family. Art worked as a chemical engineer for DeSoto Inc. for many years. In 2000, the couple moved to Huntley. In retirement, he was employed by Carmax in Schaumburg and he enjoyed the many friendships he made in the past 15 years, assisting friends and family with their car buying experience. Art was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. His favorite enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Connie of Huntley, his sons, Alexander (Georgina) Jimenez of Hoffman Estates, Andrew (Maria Luisa) Jimenez of Chicago and Alphonso (Grace) Jimenez of Bartlett, his grandchildren, Lauren Alexis, Christian, Andrew Michael, Ethan James and Liam Damaso, his brothers, Alfonso (Sheree) Jimenez of Cleveland, Ohio and Arturo (Menchu) Jimenez of the Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Alejandro Jr. and Antonio.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley on Saturday, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Huntley. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Condolence to you Connie and your family. We will all miss Art,but we know that he is now home with the Lord and happy watching over us.
It was with great sadness that we learned of Art's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May God grant you peace and courage to face the days ahead and the loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Art was a warm, loving, gentle and kind man. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
WE ARE SORRY AT THE DEATH OF ART. WE SHALL MISS THE SMILING FACE. ALSO THE KINDNESS SHOWN TO ME ON OUR TRIP TO ITALY. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND ART.
Our sincere condolences to Connie and family for the unexpected and sudden death of our good friend Art of 15 years at Del web Sun City in Huntley. We enjoyed all the activities , camaraderie, and parties together. He was a kind, caring, warm , accomodating. Considerate, helpful , patient and always with a smile . He was one of the few men who was always liked by anyone who had met him. He will be missed so much. Our best thoughts , prayers and love to Connie and family . God Bless! Ding and Betty
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Arthur J. O'Neill Assembly #2381 please except our condolences for the loss of our Brother Art. He will be missed. Commander (Honor Guard) SK Kenneth Labuda
Death is simply a word for transition—metamorphosing into another life… a life with our Father in Heaven. How fortunate you are, Uncle Temy, for you will live forever in our God’s loving presence in His kingdom. How fortunate Tita Concha, Alex, Andy, Alfie and all your grandchildren are for having lived a life with you—a life inspired with hardwork, dedication, and love. And how fortunate for us, to have had a chance to laugh and journey in your stories of inspiration—a reflection of God’s grace at work. We shall see each other again, in God’s perfect time. Until then, Uncle Temy.
Alex and family on behalf of team at UOP we send or sincere condolences for the loss of your father
It was a great guy we worked with him at Carmax for many years ,you definitely will be missed
I was given the privilege of knowing my Kuya Temy even for a short time when I went to Huntley for his 40th Wedding Anniversary and the at he family reunion at Kuya Boys in Ohio. I even stayed in his wonderful home. He and Ate Concha made me feel at home. I love his sense of humor, his patience and his kind and quiet demeanor and most of all his love and devotion for is whole family. He was an exemplary role model as a father, wife, grandfather, brother and co-worker. He was loved by everyone that he has met all throughout his lifetime for he was such a likeable person and easy to get along with. Kuya Temy, I have heard so much about you from Papa since I was a little girl. He has nothing but good things to say about you and it was so proven when I met you finally in person many years ago. Kuya Temy, you will truly be missed but you have left behind many, many cherished and wonderful memories. We will miss an extraordinary man but heaven has truly gained an angel. Till we see each other again in our Lords kingdom in eternity. Please say Hi to Papa for me. With all my love, Lollipop Maritess Jimenez and Arabelle Baby Sweet Jimenez
The love we have for Tito Temy will never fade away. Well think of him, throughout each passing day. We have wonderful memories of the family get-togethers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love from us