Esperanza "Chach" Chico-Romo

October 29, 1950 - April 21, 2019

Esperanza “Chach” Chico-Romo, 68, of Tinley Park and Chicago, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She courageously fought cancer for the last two and a half years. Survived by her family: Husband of 29 years, Russell J. Romo; Son: Patrick (Melanie Miles) Chico; Step-son: Nicholas (Samara) Romo, Grandchildren: Nico and Vivianna Romo; Mother: Carmen (late Paul) Chico; Siblings: Faye (Louis) Torres, Dehlia (late husband Fernando) Mendoza, Juliana (Richard) Almaguer, Cynthia Chico, Fidel (Cristina Mendoza Chico) Chico, Jeannette Medrano, Madalene (Steve) Vargas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Chach was and raised in Chicago and worked for many years as a manager for the law firms of Ross and Hardies and later Dewey and LeBoeuf. She was a fitness enthusiast and volunteered for many of Chicago’s races. She also volunteered after retirement for Ronald McDonald House. She lived life to the fullest, enjoyed gardening, food, and traveling, especially to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26th from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at. Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Sat., April 27th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W. 167th St. Orland Hills, IL 60487. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities at support.rmhc.org or to Joliet Area Community Hospice, joliethospice.org. To sign guestbook or for information visit heartlandmemorial.com or call 708-444-2266.