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Frank Boffa Obituary

Boffa, Frank age 89, beloved husband of the late Leona (nee Smuskiewicz) loving father of Karen (Richard) Guidice, dear grandfather of Frank (Jenny) Quinn, fond brother of Angelo (the late Barbara) Boffa, the late Carmella Bromley, the late Violet (the late Frank) Alaimo, the late Josephine (the late Santo) Sperando, the late Elizabeth (the late Alphonse) Cozzi, dear brother-in-law of Edward (the late Josephine) Polaszewski, the late Adam (Genevieve) Hardek, the late Mary Smuskiewicz, the late Jerome (Helen) Smuskiewicz, the late Lawrence (Dolores) Smuskiewicz, special uncle to many nieces and nephews, cherished friend to all who knew him. Funeral Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., from the Belmont Funeral Home, 7120 W. Belmont Ave., to St. Celestine Church, Mass 11 a.m. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info. 773-286-2500 or www.belmontfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 14, 2005.

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Geoff & Susann Carlson

November 15, 2005

Dear Karen,Rich and Frankie,

We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.We only wish that we had heard sooner.

If there is anything that we can do to help please let us know-anything.

Geoff, Susann and Ellee Carlson

Laura & Terry Coughlan

November 15, 2005

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It's probably been over 30 years since I last saw him, but I have wonderful memories of both he and your mom. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Donna Ellis

November 14, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Karen,Rich,Frankie,and Jenny. I know he is at peace and can only imagine the joy of the reuniting with those who went before him. As Sandi said Mom and Dad are saying here comes brother Frank. He had the most wonderful smile. Great strength, a blessing in our lives. Be at peace, for we will meet again.



Lovingly yours

Donna

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