Louis Nick Vago

Louis Nick Vago, 89, peacefully passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. His 3 children were fortunate to have been by his side. Lou will forever be remembered for his outstanding contributions to community, career and family. He was a life-long Aurora resident, graduated from East Aurora High School in 1943, served in the US Army from 1943-1946. Upon returning from this service, he attended Aurora College from 1946 to 1948 while working full-time. He became a CPA in 1953 and graduated from DePaul School of Law in 1955. After graduation, Lou was VP of Warrenville Window Co. for 4 years then left to start his own company, General Aluminum Corporation in 1960. Under his leadership, his company grew from 4 employees to over 300 with sales of over $50 million dollars. Lou was elected to the board of the NAGDM where he served as President from 1981-1983. He retired from the business in 1986. Due to his leadership gift to Aurora University he made their Athletic Complex possible which was dedicated to him in 2008 naming the stadium and sports field; VAGO FIELD! Louis Vago lived an honorable life as a man of integrity, faith and will always be remembered as a true gentleman. Louis is survived by his wife Alice (Baker) Vago of Aurora, his brother Alex Vago of Aurora and his children; Linda (Nanfria) Vago of Batavia, IL, David (Sheila) Vago of Jupiter, FL., and Michael (Renae) Vago of MN; grandchildren: Ryan & Lauren Vago of Aurora, Stephanie & Tony Nanfria of Batavia, Louis, Christian and Erin Vago, Jupiter, FL. and great grandchildren: Felix and Dominic Basso of Aurora. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Anna (Jacobs) Vago, his sisters; Rose (Vago) Moses, Ruth (Vago) Taylor, Alice (Vago) Poss, Helen Jean (Vago) Zakosek and his brother George Vago. Funeral from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY will be Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:00am to Holy Angels Church at 10:30am. Fr. James Canova will officiate with interment at Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St. Aurora 630-631-5500 or visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Louis's family.

Louis Nick Vago

July 8, 1925 - April 24, 2015