Francis I. Lavin, MD

Francis I. Lavin, MD, age 91, of Elmhurst, Navy Veteran of WWII, a true gentleman, known for dedication and devotion to the patients of his longtime family medical practice in Bensenville and Elmhurst and as an attending physician at Elmhurst Hospital. In the 1960s, Dr. Lavin served as Chairmen of the Elmhurst Polio Committee, bringing the polio vaccine to the local community. After retiring from his family practice Dr. Lavin continued to serve the community by volunteering for over 10 years at the People’s Resource Center in Wheaton. Dr. Lavin is the beloved husband of Mary Ellen, nee Peterson for over 64 years; loving father of Francis (Rosanna), Michael (Mary Anne), Mary Alice (Robert Mardirossian), John “Jack” (Kathryn), Daniel and Timothy (Kimberly) Lavin; proud grandfather of Greg, Jeremy (Jessica), Brad, Patrick, Emily, Michael, Katie, Jeffrey, Samantha and Casey and great-grandfather of Connor; son of the late Thomas and the late Mary, nee Fogarty, Lavin; dear brother of the late Thomas (Joan), Peggy (the late Tom) Moore and Tricia (the late Rich) Morris; fond uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Saint Peter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 or Journeycare Hospice 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com