Marcos A. Acevedo

Our beloved father, Marcos Alberto Acevedo, passed away peacefully on May 13 at the age of 79. Born in Mexico City on April 25, 1947, Marcos was the son of Horacio and Graciela (Elena) Acevedo. Marcos graduated from Eastridge High School in1967. He worked at A. O. Smith, Rudy’s Thrifty Mart, Armoured Car, Mitsubishi, and Valspar. He married Susan Dellibac on September 23, 1967, and together they shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2017. Marcos devoted his life to family and friends. He created a home filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, live music, dancing, and baseball, and especially cherished time spent with family and friends. Over the last eight years, Marcos shared many adventures with his loving companion, Marilyn Roy. He is survived by his mother, Elena Acevedo; his children, Kelly and David Zinanni, Kimberly and Chris Milling, and Marc and Nicole Acevedo; his sisters, Maria del Pilar Spargur and Rosa (Jon) Deneau; his brothers, Chito (Marilyn) Acevedo, Javier (Mindy) Acevedo, and David Acevedo; his sister-in-law, Nancy (Robert) Smith; his grandchildren, Mario (Colby) Zinanni, Rocco (Morgan) Zinanni, Angeline Zinanni, Nicolette (Drew) Mook and Giana(Connor) Lamore, Drew (Emily) Wilson, Noah (Brianna) Acevedo, Gavin Paquette,Trenton Acevedo, and Dylan Acevedo; as well as 17 great-grandchildren, with more on the way. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Acevedo; his father, Horacio Acevedo; and his sister, Chela Acevedo. Marcos’s legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family will continue through all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.