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Frank Bartuca Obituary

Bartuca, Frank "Pugi" Vietnam Veteran-101st Airboune Division. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Alinovich); loving stepfather of Amanda Passarelli; beloved son of the late Frank and Bertha Bartuca; loving grandfather of Mia; dear nephew of Ralph "Rocky" Fabrizio; and many more aunts and uncles; fond cousin of Annette (Don) McCarthy, Rich "Scrubby" Cantanvespi, Dennis Taylor, Bill (Susan) O'Shea, Ralph (Fran) Fabrizio, Santa (the late Matt) Giliberto, Frank (the late Bobbi) Mendoza, Marva Jean Daniels, Tom LoCasto, Joe LoCasto and Santo (Lynn) LoCasto, Richard LoCasto, Toni Kriz LoCasto, and many more; best friend of Michael Jr., Michael Sr., Carmen, and Heather LaPapa. Funeral Services Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312) 225-8500, www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 30, 2016.
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Thinking of you today dear friend. ❤ RIP

Ginger Passarelli

June 24, 2019

My deepest condolences to Frank's family and close friends. I only knew Frank from my many visits to Wrigley Field, but always looked forward to getting to the ballpark to see how he was doing and talk for a bit. What a humble and genuine person he was! Very distraught to learn the news of Frank's passing when I came to the park the other night - Cubs games will not be the same for me! Mike LaPapa - it was always obvious to me how strongly you felt about Frank when I saw the two of you - you were a great friend to him. Savor your memories of this wonderful person.

Tom Poehling

July 9, 2016

Please allow me to extend my sincerest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you until the time comes when "He will swallow up death forever." (Isaiah chapter 25 verse 8)

Erica

July 2, 2016

Rest in peace, Frankie. What wonderful memories and fun times on 31st and Princeton. Those were the days my friend.
Pat Musolino Arizzi

pat arizzi

July 1, 2016

RIP my friend.I will miss working next to you at Wrigley and all the fun we had.

Allan Ginden

July 1, 2016

Frank,
You were a good guy and I loved talking sports with you and listening to my picks.
You were an old school guy.
I remember the hours we used to talk behind 3rd base at Wrigley and the Outfield behind Cominskey Park.
I cant believe your gone but your spirit lives on.
God Bless you and your family.
Ed Pala

Edward Pala

July 1, 2016

rip my friend.will miss talking to you always at wrigley field.

larry tusinski

July 1, 2016

Such a nice man. Always stopped and said hello to me and my children when I lived on Princeton. Gone to soon. RIP Pugi, you will be missed.

Michele Childress

July 1, 2016

Pugi! We talked about this the other day ,so you know i'm not handling this very well ! Keep a place for me!! See you cuz!

joe joe l

July 1, 2016

My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.

Mary Hernandez

June 30, 2016

RIP Frank You were one of the good guys! Very friendly. Always nice to see. God rest your soul.

Ro Lazzaro

June 30, 2016

Pugi, you were one of a kind. I can't believe you're gone. I'll miss talking sports and music with you for hours on end and laughing at your jokes. You were always family and I know heaven is a funnier place because you're there. Say hi to my sister, we miss you down here.

Joe Mandel

June 30, 2016

The BEST Vendor, husband and friend in the Whole Wide World... We love you Pugi and we will always miss you at all our holiday celebrations. Look for our Lauren she'll show you around Heaven :) RIP !

Dorothy/Bill Conroy

June 30, 2016

RIP Dear Friend. You will be missed by so many. I have nothing but wonderful memories of all the years growing up together and lots of laughs. God rest your soul. Love you.

Ginger Passarelli

June 30, 2016

Pugi's interpretation of life was spot on. No one could boil things down the way he could. I quote him all the time and I am sick he's gone.

Buzz McClelland

June 30, 2016

Please accept our deepest sympathy from old friends on Princeton..

Carmen & Rosa Passi

June 30, 2016

I know in heaven u are by the big screen watching and betting football. Miss u already. You were always a winner in life. Such a good person who my mother loved. In bridgeport, everyone is sad. Just a good man. Thank you for my time with you.

mike smajo

June 30, 2016

Pugi - one of a kind. You will be missed.

Tony DiFilippo

June 30, 2016

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