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Frank DiDonna Obituary

DiDonna, Frank S. Age 86, WWII Army Vet. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Curran); loving father of Ann Pendl, Frances (Daniel) Bierle and Hugh DiDonna; dear grandfather of Rob (Maureen) Pendl, Mark (Dana) Katz, Jason (Jen) Nicholas and Kelly Surges, Melisa, Jacob and Christina Bierle; Poppy of 10; fond brother of Marie Vaughn, Joseph DiDonna and the late Vito and Michael DiDonna; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to St. Scholastica Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Founding member of St. Scholastica Parish. For funeral info: (630) 852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2014.

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Lynn Sekula

May 29, 2014

Rest in Peace Frank, you will be missed by everyone.

May 29, 2014

Ann and your family, I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed. Anne Jacobson (Turco)

May 28, 2014

My condolences to the family. May God comfort and console you during this distressing time. 2Cor 1:4

May 27, 2014

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Matthew 5:4

Jack & Marilyn Mooney

May 27, 2014

With our deepest sympathy to the DiDonna and Pendl family members.

May 27, 2014

As much as it hurts that Uncle Frank is no longer with us, I have to admit to smiling at the vision of him and Aunt Marie seeing each other after all this time.

May 27, 2014

Rest in Peace, Uncle Frank. We will miss you dearly.
Love,
Your Niece Christine(Di Donna) and Family

Denis Curran

May 27, 2014

Thank you Frank and Marie for driving the badly sunburnt Scot in the '53 Mercury all the way from Magician to home in Chicago doing 35 mph If that aint love what is? We all miss you Frank but I know you are enjoying where you are. Denis Curran

Hobbs Family

May 27, 2014

He was a great man, He will be dearly missed. Prayers and condolences to the entire Family. Love you, Uncle Frank.

Barb Paplaczyk

May 27, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the DiDonna family. Rest in peace Mr. DiDonna.

Patti (Bell) Butterfield

May 27, 2014

Fran, Hugh and Ann - I remember well your parents - an integral part of our childhood. I am so sorry for your loss and think of you often.

amy Ritchie

May 27, 2014

So sorry for your loss. The passing of a patriach is never easy, but leaves us with many found memories. I hope that your tears soon turn to smiles when you reflect on your life with him.
Deepest sympathy,
Amy Ritchie & famiy

May 27, 2014

My Dear Frank, You will be missed dearly.You have been a rock in the Curran family for many a year. Give a hug to everyone you meet again for us. They will probably start singing when you arrive. Maybe, a little "If Your Irish Come Into The Parlor". Chuckle Chuckle. We love you - Rich and Joanie

May 27, 2014

My Dear Frank, We all will miss you dearly. You have been a rock in the Curran family for many a year. Give a hug to everyone you will see again. They will probably start singing a song when you arrive. A little "IF Your Irish Come Into the Parlor" Chuckle Chuckle. All our love Rich and Joanie

Phillip Munson

May 27, 2014

I would just to send our prayers & condolences to the whole Didonna family.... Frank will truely be missed by everyone whos lives he touched...

jim miles

May 27, 2014

I will miss you my fellow cubs fan. You were truly one of the greats !!!!

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Memorial Events
for Frank DiDonna

May

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

May

29

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

May

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Scholastica Church

IL

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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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