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Frank Christiano Obituary

Christiano, Frank P. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Franklin); loving father to son, Frank, daughter, Stephanie, stepdaughter, Helen; devoted gramps to Nickolas. Loving brother of Cathy (Lester) Gurtler, Annie (Charlie) Russ; Mary (Alan) Morgan; Phil, John and Joseph Christiano. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and special friend to many. Frank was a self-employed commercial real estate broker for many years in the Chicago-land area; a Regional VP for Urban Investments & Development (UICC) who built Orland Square Mall and others; a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers; a former president of the Orland Park Rotary. He supported and was involved in Midtown Educational Foundation; Family Ministries for the Chicago Archdiocese (PreCana) and an Opus Del Co-operator. Frank was also a passionate advocate for Racial Justice programs in Chicago. Friends knew Frank for his great sense of humor and genuine care for others. Not well-known was his keen interest in education; economics and American history. Visitation Sunday 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Funeral Monday, September 23, 2013 Chapel Prayers 10:30 AM from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth, to St. Francis Xavier Church 124 N. Spring Ave. (Five blocks West of LaGrange Rd at the corner of Ogden and Spring Ave.) LaGrange, Mass: 11:30 AM Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Midtown Educational Foundation 718 S. Loomis St. Chicago, IL 60607 (www.Midtown-Metro.org) Service Information (708)448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2013.

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Flo

July 11, 2023

2023 recalling.... still my beloved husband. Prayers for his children and grandchildren (Nickolas Christiano)

FRIEND FOREVER

February 7, 2020

Relationship is at the Heart of who we are. Frank will always remain in our hearts. May we All be reunited in God's Loving Presence.

May 31, 2018

Forever in our hearts and a living example of Love in action.

May 31, 2018

Forever in our hearts and a living example of Love in action.

Mr. & Mrs. Woods

September 22, 2013

WE ARE SO SORRY TO TO LEARN OF FRANK'S PASSING. WE WILL KEEP HIM IN OUR PRAYERS.

Bill and Mary Lynn Ferkaluk

September 22, 2013

We are so sorry for your great loss. He was a wonderful husband and father and took care of the less fortunate. Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of Frank's family members.

Helen

September 21, 2013

Love you big guy~~

Helen Wonner

September 21, 2013

We were privileged and blessed to have him in our lives. Frank was always kind, caring, and compassionate. His humor, intelligence and contemplative ways will be missed. My heart goes out to Flo, Stephanie, Frank, Nickolas and all the Christiano family. He was one terrific brother-in-law. RIP

September 21, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Frank. Our family knew him for many years. My prayers are with Stephanie, Frankie, Nicholas and Flo. Carol Chessare

Rocky & Geri McCoy

September 21, 2013

Please know that we are keeping the extended Christiano family in thought & prayer. Our deepest sympathies to you all...

K. Y.

September 20, 2013

I offer my condolences. I know it's so difficult losing someone you love. May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading the Bible.

September 20, 2013

Frank, I didn't know you for long but you will never be forgotten! Rest in Piece!

-Acton brother Ivan

Delisi Family

September 20, 2013

Stephanie and Nick, Our deepest sympathy to your family... Your father/grandfather was a very nice man... Our prayers are with you all.

Sandy, Tim and Joey Horn

September 20, 2013

Stephanie and Nick, We were so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father/grandpa. Our prayers are with you family at this very difficult time. Tim, Sandy and Joey Horn

Cathy

September 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Frank's family at this difficult time. Frank was truly one of the nicest people that I've ever met.

September 20, 2013

My condolences to the family of Mr. Frank P. Christiano. Please find peace during this grievous time. Philippians 4:7

Lynn

September 20, 2013

May the comfort only God can give be with you during this difficult time.

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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