It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Brother Ken Zaragoza. Ken was a retired 23-year member of Local 710 who worked for ABF and ANR. We ask that you keep Brother Ken in your thoughts and prayers, as well as his wife, children and grandchildren, family, and friends.

Obituary

Kenneth M. “Budman” Zaragoza, age 70.  Beloved husband to Donna (nee Tota) for 40 years.  Proud and Loving father of Michael J. (Holly Fox – fiancé), Maria C. (Thomas) Setina and Gina M. Zaragoza (Nick DeFrancisco, significant other). Proud and Loving grandpa of Leo J. Zaragoza, Jackson and Gerard DeFrancisco.  Dear brother of Daniel (late Patricia, significant other Sara) and Patricia (significant other Jim).  Dear brother in law of Robert (late Randy), Mary (late Paul,  significant other Tom) and Carol (Jaime) Tota-Glista.

Deeply cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews.  Beloved son of the late Leo M. and the late Beatrice Zaragoza.  Zorba was a lifelong friend of Ronald Sprandel.

Longtime devoted parishioner of St. Jane De Chantal/St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, a two-time recipient of the Christi Fidelis Award from St Jane de Chantal and a member of the Holy Name Society, Choir, Seniors, and Knights of Columbus.  Ken was a volunteer at the school and church for many years. Dedicated hard worker. Proud member of Teamsters Local #710. 

 Ken Loved to be with his family, sing, run his trains,watch old movies, & watch all Chicago sport teams along with NASCAR.

Services

Visitation

Thursday, October 23, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, October 24, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

St. Faustina Kowalska Church
53rd & McVicker
Chicago, IL 60638

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, October 24, 2025
11:00 AM

St. Faustina Kowalska Church
53rd & McVicker
Chicago, IL 60638