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Francisco Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Francisco "Frank" Beloved husband of Beatrice (nee Jaime); loving father of Martin "Marty" (Dawn), and Andrew "Tony" (Laura) Martinez; fond grandfather of Jackie Martinez; dear brother of Maria de Jesus (Jessie), Reyes "Ray", Severo, Pablo "Paul", Nicholas, Julia Maria, Santos, and Guadalupe Jose "Lupe" Martinez; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to All Saints-St. Anthony Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society (www.m.cancer.org/donate) appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (312)225-8500 www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 24, 2015.

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June 25, 2015

From grade school to the ball field to the military and being best man at your wedding to Beatrice,we remained good friends. May your family find peace at this time. Rafael (Ralph) Calderon.

June 25, 2015

My deepest condolences to Beatrice and family. We will miss Frank.

Sincerely, Esther Escalona

June 24, 2015

TO A GREAT MAN ,MAY GOD'S LIGHT SHINE ON HIM..

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Jun

26

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Jun

26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

All Saints-St. Anthony Church

IL

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Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, Ltd.

544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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