Anthony Villa, Jr., 58, a resident of Mokena for over 30 years, died December 20, at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL. He was born on May 11, 1949 in Chicago to Anthony and Genevieve Villa.

Mr. Villa was the Safety Director with RC Cola for 19 years and a member of Parkview Christian Church of Orland Park, IL.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Cheri; five children, Anthony III (Kendall) Villa, Jamie (Brian) Marion, Michael (Katie), Nicholas and Samantha Villa; five grandchildren, Anthony IV, Libby, Ellie, Quentin, and Jack; three brothers, Joe, Ron, and George; his mother Genevieve Villa Formentini; his parents-in-law, Barbara and James Schlegel; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Villa, Sr.; and a brother, Donald.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 26, from 2-9 P.M. at Parkview Christian Church, 183rd and Wolf Road, Orland Park, IL where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 27, at 10:00 A.M. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Anthony Villa Memorial Fund, c/o 11100 Orland Parkway, Orland Park, IL 60467.