Joseph A. Terronez 91, Silvis, passed away January 2, 2021 at the home he and his father built in 1949 surrounded by his family.
Private funeral services will be held on Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Services will be live streamed at http://www.facebook.com/vanhoefuneralhome
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline.
Joe was born in February 15, 1929 in a boxcar in the Silvis yards, the son of Benito and Felisa Anguiano Terronez. He married Rebecca Herrera on November 6, 1948. He was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
He attended Silvis public Schools and graduated from United Township High School in 1947. He was employed by International Harvester Company in East Moline as a repairman and retired in 1984 after 33 years. Throughout his lifetime he was a member of several religious, labor, political, and civic organizations. He was most proud to work with veterans. He was an Honorary member of the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) and Hero Street Memorial Committee. He was a proud union member and loyal to the Democratic Party.
Love of family, religion, and community were most important.
He served the City of Silvis and his community for 30 years-26 years as First Ward Alderman and 4 years as Mayor. He was the first elected Hispanic Mayor in the State of Illinois. He worked tirelessly in the renaming of 2nd Street in Silvis, Illinois to “Hero Street, USA” and establishing “Hero Street Memorial Park”, a living memorial to the eight Mexican Americans from Hero Street and all the heroes from Silvis. He always and everywhere promoted Hero Street, honoring the boys of Hero Street and their families, and national recognition it so rightfully deserved.He visited schools and libraries and informed students about Hero Street. He often sent copies of the Hero Street documentary to libraries and colleges across the country. Any visiting dignitaries that visited Hero Street received a copy of the documentary as a gift.
He was a loyal member of the Democratic Party and UAW member and leader. He served as Union committeeman and played a part in securing better wages, job security, and insurance benefits for union members. He mentored and assisted many Hispanics in winning election to public office in the Quad Cities Area. He received numerous honors and awards at the local, state, and national levels for his accomplishments in labor, politics, and community service. National awards include Civic Leadership Award in 1985 and National Hispanic Hero Award in 1996 presented at the United States Hispanic Annual Leadership Conferences held in Chicago. In 2019 he was named Silvis Hometown Hero and Moonlight parade Grand Marshal. This brought joy to him, family and friends, and all who respected a guy named Joe. He was loved and respected by so many. He loved Silvis and often said his strength and pride came from Silvis.
He enjoyed sharing and participating in special celebrations such as family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and watching sports. He was an avid Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He used to love to go for walks through the city and his community. He enjoyed riding around to see what new construction was taking place. Visiting family was a big part of his life and brought him much joy.
Survivors include his children: Darrell(Cindy) Terronez, Silvis, Roberta Terronez, Lakewood, CO, Rebecca Terronez, Silvis, Mary Terronez, Silvis and Lydia(Javier) Riojas, 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Brother Bennie(Belin)Terronez; sisters Nellie Munos, Cruz Cervantes, and Delores (Richard)Esparza.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Lencho Terronez and Joseph Sebastian Terronez(infant) and daughter Barbara Morrow. Sisters: Ezekia, Theresa Sierra, Gabriela Moreno, Jessie Vallejo, Mary Medina, Antonia Perez, Angela Ayala. Brothers: Alvino Terronez, Guadalupe Terronez, and several in-laws.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, to have masses said in Joe's name.
The family would like to thank his health care providers over all these years, and toward the end of Joe's life the Doctors and staff at UnityPoint Health for their compassionate care.
Private funeral services will be held on Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Services will be live streamed at http://www.facebook.com/vanhoefuneralhome
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline.
Joe was born in February 15, 1929 in a boxcar in the Silvis yards, the son of Benito and Felisa Anguiano Terronez. He married Rebecca Herrera on November 6, 1948. He was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
He attended Silvis public Schools and graduated from United Township High School in 1947. He was employed by International Harvester Company in East Moline as a repairman and retired in 1984 after 33 years. Throughout his lifetime he was a member of several religious, labor, political, and civic organizations. He was most proud to work with veterans. He was an Honorary member of the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) and Hero Street Memorial Committee. He was a proud union member and loyal to the Democratic Party.
Love of family, religion, and community were most important.
He served the City of Silvis and his community for 30 years-26 years as First Ward Alderman and 4 years as Mayor. He was the first elected Hispanic Mayor in the State of Illinois. He worked tirelessly in the renaming of 2nd Street in Silvis, Illinois to “Hero Street, USA” and establishing “Hero Street Memorial Park”, a living memorial to the eight Mexican Americans from Hero Street and all the heroes from Silvis. He always and everywhere promoted Hero Street, honoring the boys of Hero Street and their families, and national recognition it so rightfully deserved.He visited schools and libraries and informed students about Hero Street. He often sent copies of the Hero Street documentary to libraries and colleges across the country. Any visiting dignitaries that visited Hero Street received a copy of the documentary as a gift.
He was a loyal member of the Democratic Party and UAW member and leader. He served as Union committeeman and played a part in securing better wages, job security, and insurance benefits for union members. He mentored and assisted many Hispanics in winning election to public office in the Quad Cities Area. He received numerous honors and awards at the local, state, and national levels for his accomplishments in labor, politics, and community service. National awards include Civic Leadership Award in 1985 and National Hispanic Hero Award in 1996 presented at the United States Hispanic Annual Leadership Conferences held in Chicago. In 2019 he was named Silvis Hometown Hero and Moonlight parade Grand Marshal. This brought joy to him, family and friends, and all who respected a guy named Joe. He was loved and respected by so many. He loved Silvis and often said his strength and pride came from Silvis.
He enjoyed sharing and participating in special celebrations such as family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and watching sports. He was an avid Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He used to love to go for walks through the city and his community. He enjoyed riding around to see what new construction was taking place. Visiting family was a big part of his life and brought him much joy.
Survivors include his children: Darrell(Cindy) Terronez, Silvis, Roberta Terronez, Lakewood, CO, Rebecca Terronez, Silvis, Mary Terronez, Silvis and Lydia(Javier) Riojas, 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Brother Bennie(Belin)Terronez; sisters Nellie Munos, Cruz Cervantes, and Delores (Richard)Esparza.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Lencho Terronez and Joseph Sebastian Terronez(infant) and daughter Barbara Morrow. Sisters: Ezekia, Theresa Sierra, Gabriela Moreno, Jessie Vallejo, Mary Medina, Antonia Perez, Angela Ayala. Brothers: Alvino Terronez, Guadalupe Terronez, and several in-laws.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, to have masses said in Joe's name.
The family would like to thank his health care providers over all these years, and toward the end of Joe's life the Doctors and staff at UnityPoint Health for their compassionate care.
Joseph A. Terronez 91, Silvis, passed away January 2, 2021 at the home he and his father built in 1949 surrounded by his family.
Private funeral services will be held on Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Services will be live streamed at http://www.facebook.com/vanhoefuneralhome
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline.
Joe was born in February 15, 1929 in a boxcar in the Silvis yards, the son of Benito and Felisa Anguiano Terronez. He married Rebecca Herrera on November 6, 1948. He was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
He attended Silvis public Schools and graduated from United Township High School in 1947. He was employed by International Harvester Company in East Moline as a repairman and retired in 1984 after 33 years. Throughout his lifetime he was a member of several religious, labor, political, and civic organizations. He was most proud to work with veterans. He was an Honorary member of the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) and Hero Street Memorial Committee. He was a proud union member and loyal to the Democratic Party.
Love of family, religion, and community were most important.
He served the City of Silvis and his community for 30 years-26 years as First Ward Alderman and 4 years as Mayor. He was the first elected Hispanic Mayor in the State of Illinois. He worked tirelessly in the renaming of 2nd Street in Silvis, Illinois to “Hero Street, USA” and establishing “Hero Street Memorial Park”, a living memorial to the eight Mexican Americans from Hero Street and all the heroes from Silvis. He always and everywhere promoted Hero Street, honoring the boys of Hero Street and their families, and national recognition it so rightfully deserved.He visited schools and libraries and informed students about Hero Street. He often sent copies of the Hero Street documentary to libraries and colleges across the country. Any visiting dignitaries that visited Hero Street received a copy of the documentary as a gift.
He was a loyal member of the Democratic Party and UAW member and leader. He served as Union committeeman and played a part in securing better wages, job security, and insurance benefits for union members. He mentored and assisted many Hispanics in winning election to public office in the Quad Cities Area. He received numerous honors and awards at the local, state, and national levels for his accomplishments in labor, politics, and community service. National awards include Civic Leadership Award in 1985 and National Hispanic Hero Award in 1996 presented at the United States Hispanic Annual Leadership Conferences held in Chicago. In 2019 he was named Silvis Hometown Hero and Moonlight parade Grand Marshal. This brought joy to him, family and friends, and all who respected a guy named Joe. He was loved and respected by so many. He loved Silvis and often said his strength and pride came from Silvis.
He enjoyed sharing and participating in special celebrations such as family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and watching sports. He was an avid Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He used to love to go for walks through the city and his community. He enjoyed riding around to see what new construction was taking place. Visiting family was a big part of his life and brought him much joy.
Survivors include his children: Darrell(Cindy) Terronez, Silvis, Roberta Terronez, Lakewood, CO, Rebecca Terronez, Silvis, Mary Terronez, Silvis and Lydia(Javier) Riojas, 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Brother Bennie(Belin)Terronez; sisters Nellie Munos, Cruz Cervantes, and Delores (Richard)Esparza.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Lencho Terronez and Joseph Sebastian Terronez(infant) and daughter Barbara Morrow. Sisters: Ezekia, Theresa Sierra, Gabriela Moreno, Jessie Vallejo, Mary Medina, Antonia Perez, Angela Ayala. Brothers: Alvino Terronez, Guadalupe Terronez, and several in-laws.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, to have masses said in Joe's name.
The family would like to thank his health care providers over all these years, and toward the end of Joe's life the Doctors and staff at UnityPoint Health for their compassionate care.
Private funeral services will be held on Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Services will be live streamed at http://www.facebook.com/vanhoefuneralhome
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline.
Joe was born in February 15, 1929 in a boxcar in the Silvis yards, the son of Benito and Felisa Anguiano Terronez. He married Rebecca Herrera on November 6, 1948. He was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
He attended Silvis public Schools and graduated from United Township High School in 1947. He was employed by International Harvester Company in East Moline as a repairman and retired in 1984 after 33 years. Throughout his lifetime he was a member of several religious, labor, political, and civic organizations. He was most proud to work with veterans. He was an Honorary member of the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) and Hero Street Memorial Committee. He was a proud union member and loyal to the Democratic Party.
Love of family, religion, and community were most important.
He served the City of Silvis and his community for 30 years-26 years as First Ward Alderman and 4 years as Mayor. He was the first elected Hispanic Mayor in the State of Illinois. He worked tirelessly in the renaming of 2nd Street in Silvis, Illinois to “Hero Street, USA” and establishing “Hero Street Memorial Park”, a living memorial to the eight Mexican Americans from Hero Street and all the heroes from Silvis. He always and everywhere promoted Hero Street, honoring the boys of Hero Street and their families, and national recognition it so rightfully deserved.He visited schools and libraries and informed students about Hero Street. He often sent copies of the Hero Street documentary to libraries and colleges across the country. Any visiting dignitaries that visited Hero Street received a copy of the documentary as a gift.
He was a loyal member of the Democratic Party and UAW member and leader. He served as Union committeeman and played a part in securing better wages, job security, and insurance benefits for union members. He mentored and assisted many Hispanics in winning election to public office in the Quad Cities Area. He received numerous honors and awards at the local, state, and national levels for his accomplishments in labor, politics, and community service. National awards include Civic Leadership Award in 1985 and National Hispanic Hero Award in 1996 presented at the United States Hispanic Annual Leadership Conferences held in Chicago. In 2019 he was named Silvis Hometown Hero and Moonlight parade Grand Marshal. This brought joy to him, family and friends, and all who respected a guy named Joe. He was loved and respected by so many. He loved Silvis and often said his strength and pride came from Silvis.
He enjoyed sharing and participating in special celebrations such as family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and watching sports. He was an avid Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He used to love to go for walks through the city and his community. He enjoyed riding around to see what new construction was taking place. Visiting family was a big part of his life and brought him much joy.
Survivors include his children: Darrell(Cindy) Terronez, Silvis, Roberta Terronez, Lakewood, CO, Rebecca Terronez, Silvis, Mary Terronez, Silvis and Lydia(Javier) Riojas, 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Brother Bennie(Belin)Terronez; sisters Nellie Munos, Cruz Cervantes, and Delores (Richard)Esparza.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Lencho Terronez and Joseph Sebastian Terronez(infant) and daughter Barbara Morrow. Sisters: Ezekia, Theresa Sierra, Gabriela Moreno, Jessie Vallejo, Mary Medina, Antonia Perez, Angela Ayala. Brothers: Alvino Terronez, Guadalupe Terronez, and several in-laws.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, to have masses said in Joe's name.
The family would like to thank his health care providers over all these years, and toward the end of Joe's life the Doctors and staff at UnityPoint Health for their compassionate care.
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