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Frank Cavallone Obituary

Cavallone, Frank "Chick" Frank "Chick" Cavallone, 71, of Deerfield Beach, FL formerly of Las Vegas and Chicago, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2013, after a long 17 year battle with cancer. Beloved companion of Gail Rainone; loving father of John (Rebecca) and Phyllis (Ronald) Jurek; cherished Papa of Elizabeth, Victoria, Katherine, Michael and Anthony; dear brother of Andrew (Felice) and Rosemary (Rosario) Di Miele; fond uncle to Nicholas, David, Laura, Rosalind and Lisa; loved cousin and friend to many. He worked for Central Steel and Wire from 1966 until 1993 when he followed his dream to move to Las Vegas. Chick loved Bowling, Westerns, and Comedies but most of all he loved his family and loved to laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances. Interment Private St. Mary's Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned in Chicago at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2013.

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Friends from Halsted Street - (6/10/2003)

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(2013) - Michael, Frank and Anthony

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(1979) - Rosario, Rosemary, Frank and Karen

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Cavallone Family Reunion 2003 - (6/2003) - Chick returns to Chicago to enjoy the Cavallone Family Reunion, which brought together the largest gathering of family members from all over the country. Some had not seen each other in over 30 years!

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Chick loses his Mother - (1/15/1996) - Only 10 days after suffering the loss of his father, Chick loses his loving mother.

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Chick loses his Father - (1/5/1996) - At age 53, Chick losses his father John

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Aunt Dora Passes - (10/21/1955) - Chick loses his Aunt Dora at age 13.

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Chick loses his Aunt Catherine - (1/24/1955) - Chick loses his Aunt Catherine, who nicknamed him Chick at age 12

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Mama Rosa Passes Away - (8/27/1956) - Chick loses his father's mother at age 14.

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Chick Loses his Father's Dad - (8/24/1953) - Tata Chich passes away when Chick is 11 years old.

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Chick Retires from Central Steel and Wir - (1993) - After over 26 years of service at Central Steel and Wire in Chicago, Chick retires and follows his dreams to warm weather - Las Vegas!

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The Central Steel and Wire Years - (1966) - In 1966, Chick gets a job at Central Steel and Wire. Third shift. Soon after, his father John also gets a job at Central Steel and Wire, second shift.

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Elizabeth, Grandpa Frank and Victoria - (6/2013)

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Frank Cavallone's Family - (2003) - Elizabeth, John, Victoria, Frank, Katherine

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Frank and son, John - (1969)

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Halsted Street Friends @ Vince's Pizza - (6/10/2003)

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Frank, daughter Phyllis and son John - (1972) - 17309 Peach Grove Lane, Hazel Crest, Illinois

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Frank, daughter Phyllis, mother Frances - (1972) - Frank, daughter Phyllis, mother Frances and father John

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Frank and son, John - (1968)

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Christmas 1984 - (12/23/1984)

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The Cavallones - (1988) - Front: Frances and John Back: Andy, Frank, and Rosemary

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Rosalind Williams

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Me and uncle Chick are always seated together at the table, are eating habits so similar, the family always would say "let the 2 picky eaters sit together". He is a very special uncle to me.

Carol Darnell

July 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are filled with compassion & God's peace for you John & the remaining family. So sorry for your loss.

Laura Di Miele

July 18, 2013

To my Cavallone family uncle chick is with grandma and grandpa eating well and telling stories..he will be missed

Cindy Cavallone

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Hi Cuz John and Uncle Andy! I am so sorry for your loss. No words can express my sympathy that I have for you and the rest of the family. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

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Chick, I know MOM is making you a big dish of ravioli right now. See you soon, my love to Mom & DAD & all the family.
Love your sister Rosemary

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Phyllis
My deepest sympathy
William C. Miceli, Sr.

Joe Rispoli

July 14, 2013

Have memories in my heart that will remain with me. So sorry I wasn't able to get there in time to visit. God Bless and RIP, Love Joe

Marvin Kolpin

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Andy: My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I stll remember your place at 53th and Halsted also at 63th street.

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