Eugene J. Antas, 78

Eugene J. Antas, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Sandra for more than 55 years; loving father of Deborah (Chip) Jarrell, Lisa (Kevin) Marzano, and Gina (David) Wojcik; fond grandfather of Alyssa and Lauren Wojcik, and Blake and Sadie Jarrell; cherished brother of Edmund Antas of Collinsville, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Sophia Antas from Poland. Eugene was a resident of Elmhurst for more than 20 years and previously lived in Oglesby, Ill., and Park Forest, Ill. He was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a devoted fan of Illini sports (especially football).  He retired from Amoco Oil Corporation (later BP) where he was a chemical engineer for more than 35 years.  He was a devoted parishioner of Visitation Parish Catholic Church. A private family service was held at The Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 Spring Road, Elmhurst. Interment Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Ill. For more information, please call (630) 834-3515.