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Frederick Bentivegna Obituary

Bentivegna, Frederick J. "Freddy" Survived by Theresa; loving father of Catherine (Jeven) Adami, and Dino Bentivegna; beloved son of the late Frank "O'Brien" and Katie (nee Biamonte) Bentivegna; fond grandfather of Andrew and Francesca; dear brother of Frank Jr., Katherine McAlesse, and Sharon Bentivegna; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; loving cousin to many. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial private. Inducted into the One Pocket Pool Hall of Fame in 2006, celebrated sports personality and author. Please omit flowers. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 20, 2014.
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I remember Freddy as best friend of my brother In law Joe Giovingo
he was a good family friend and good person he and I had the honor to be God parents to his best buds son Micheal

Janet Lathan

June 14, 2022

As I head back to Chi Town over the 4th, as usual this time of year to visit family this final condolence. Freddie, I, Joey Gold, Tom Spencer and those who followed (Jarvis:). ALL have some type of beardism, within their pool vernacular. We're all Midwesterners, from Chi. Town and the burbs, and we all bumped into each other as life bumped us like another long rail. I'll raise my beer and have a cold one on the lake over the 4th of JULY with my friends, and tell em about ''this guy'', as Rounders have many stories. I can still hear his laugh.

June 15, 2015

Freddy, are there pool tables in heaven. Humanity is far worse off without you here. I'll see you in a few decades. You'll have to spot me a couple balls as always.

Ryan Elliott

July 8, 2014

I will miss him he was one of my best friends
Pete Partos

June 23, 2014

I already miss you my friend.

Robert LeBlanc

June 21, 2014

Fred I know you are beating all of these guys already in bank pool in heaven. Say hello to Ray Ray auntie Katie and Rosie. I miss them all everyday. I know you and Ray Ray are having coffee in that two dollar coffee pot he has. My regret is I wish I could talk politics with you Fred one more time. Hot springs will never be the same.

Mike Smajo

June 21, 2014

Beard,

You will be missed at the pool room, you definitley had an impact in more ways then one, and that goes for everybody that was around you. You were a pleasure to watch, play against, and learn from.

The Worm

June 20, 2014

Dear Family and loved ones of Freddie:

I am deeply sorry for your loss may The Lord comfort you all during this time of great loss
God is close to the broken hearted

Love
Janet Lathan

Janet Lathan

June 20, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Freddy will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Love, Donna Marie

Donna Marie

June 20, 2014

Freddy was an awesome person as well as an awesome pool player. He will be missed more than words can say. BANK ON BROTHER

Benny Holcomb

June 20, 2014

The world of pool hustlers has lost its best story teller. He never failed to be the life of any group he was in. We will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Mitch Chuck

June 20, 2014

He and I ran into each other in various billiard establishments, and respected each other, starting in the late sixties. We talked a couple times the past yr. or two. A spirit to be missed, but so happily to have known. And when he first wore those Gaff looking :), large Black rimmed, owl looking pool shooting glasses, he took it up another notch :))). Saddened by loss, and fortunate to of known em.
Bill....raised off Roosevelt Rd. and hwy 53 1950-1967

Bill Meacham

June 20, 2014

May the God of comfort, comfort your family in your time of sorrow.

June 20, 2014

so proud to have a cousin who had the intellect anddrive to write and publish three books. i have all of them and will cherish them. i reaaly admired your unconventional lifestyle and stories. i loved going by your house. i always learned a thing or two. i was humbled by your knowledge of politics. fred, you were always interesting. god bless you and your family

mike smajo

June 20, 2014

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