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Frank DiNovella Obituary

DiNovella, Frank J. Veteran of the U.S. Army, devoted father of John (Wendy), Joseph, Frank (Jeannie) and Jason; former husband of Carol DiNovella; loving grandfather of John and Kayla; son of the late John and Jennie DiNovella; dear brother of Anthony (Frances), Dominic (Judy) and Carmella (William) Raymond; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Manager of A & D Tile for 50 years. Visitation Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. at Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Road (8000 W.), Hickory Hills'. Funeral Service Monday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Germaine Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For info 708-430-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 4, 2010.

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January 16, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH!

Michael Peery

December 28, 2010

Words cannot express how I will miss my dear friend of 32 years. The talks we had. Uncle Jimmy sleeping in the back room. The greeting of s loudly spoken MICHAEL when I walked into the store. He was there anytime I needed him. He was a favorite stop on the way into the city. I called him Uncle Frank to avoid confusion when I called the store but really he was like the Uncle you wished you had. He made you wish you were part of his family. He always gave me good advice on life situations. Such a good friend. Till we meet again Uncle Frank on a nice sunlite beach in heaven. I will forever miss you. May God bless your entire family and all your many friends.

December 26, 2010

things are different without you and i hope you shared some spirit with your family this xmas, had to be tough without you!

December 19, 2010

frank, days pass, but your presents around us doesn't, i dont feel sad, i just miss talking to you ! merry xmas

December 14, 2010

bless those around you , christmas will be sad, send strength and love , it's not easy to go on without you!
thinking of you daily with happy memories!

JOYCE TARANTINO

December 13, 2010

My heart is broken hearing of Mr. D's passing. He will forever be a 2nd Father to me and I will cherish every memory of how he would always cook the most amazing feasts for the family for every birthday and holiday. I love you DiNovella family and my heart goes out to each and every one of you.

December 11, 2010

thinking of you daily with very happy memories !

Scott Vana

December 9, 2010

Frank. You were the first person to yell at me outside of the store on Pulaski and 83rd for breaking your windows, you gave me my first real job, advice, filled the store with laughter, put up with me for 11 years. Your were more than a boss. You were and still are my friend. May you rest in peace and best wishes for all the family. Scott M. Vana

bonnie

December 7, 2010

frank, day one at work without you , i could feel you helping us get through it :) thanks for all that you meant to all of us !

John Nowobielski

December 7, 2010

Dear DiNovella Family: It was a great shock to see that Frank has passed away. We saw him the Sunday before Thanksgiving placing an order and picking up his bread. He was a truly a remarkable man and will be missed. You are in our prayers and know he is in a wonderful place in heaven. Sincerely his friends at Naples Bakery

John Wicklund

December 6, 2010

My sincere condolences to the entire DiNovella Family. I have many fond memories of my years working with Frank, his passing is a loss to us all.

william shaughnessy

December 6, 2010

WOW Frank. It is so sad to hear that you have passed. My deepest sympathy for your family. You were one of the nicest persons to have ever graced this planet.Thank you so much for Your kind words and inspiration. ... Frank. Love... The Shaughnessy family.

bonnie seitz

December 6, 2010

frank j was a great person, freind, and felt like family to me, 5 days a week for the last almost 4 years, he touched my life with humor, advice, alittle joking around, and fun . i will miss him, work will never be the same , and i hope that he rests in peace and has fun in the wonderment of eternal life ! :)

Marcella Joanet

December 6, 2010

My deepest condolences to the DiNovella family, and to Anthony, Frankie and Jack, as I know that going back to work shall never be the same again... 'cause I know that every time I think back about you guy's, I STILL smile...
When I first started working in the office at A & D Tile, and being the only gal in a sea of closely-knit males, Frank J. certainly knew how to diffuse the newbee tensions... a genuinely smart and polite gentleman, he never sweated the small stuff and was always there to lend a helping hand. I truly came to admire this man, a man that made EVERYONE wish they were his 'Best Friend'.
I now know that it's true, "the good always die young"... may you Rest in Peace under God's wings Frank, until we all may meet again.
God Bless.
Marcy

December 6, 2010

Our condolences to the DiNovella family.We visited with Frankie at the closing of St. Adrian's School and talked about our childhood memories in Marquette Park. It was so nice seeing him after all those years.

John and Loretta (Kruchten)Meyer

Lisa D'Amore Durcan

December 6, 2010

my heart goes out to the entire Di Novella family. he will be missed by many.

December 5, 2010

Frank was a staple in my life, and I will miss him dearly. I am sorry I cannot make it to the wake or funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with Frank and the wonderful DiNovella family.
-Joe Steadman

December 5, 2010

Such wonderful memories of Frank when we were all young, he introduced me to my husband Paul; they remained friends until his death in 2006. They were the Marquette Park guys, always could be found hanging out in the horseshoe in the park or you would see them cruising the neighborhood in Franks blue Oldsmobile.

My deepest sympathy to Carol, his sons and the rest of his family, I know he will be missed, but my husband is with his buddy again.

Jeanine Maiella
Avondale, AZ

Carolyn

December 5, 2010

I didn't know Frank for a long time-but what I knew of him-he was a tender and considerate man. A man who had looked at his life and saw the mistakes he made and chose to grow. H e will be missed-his friendly attitude and cheerfulness will be remembered.

December 5, 2010

Words cannot say what this man meant
to me.
Like a brother, conformation sponsor and
cousin was he.
But most of all, he was my friend, and
forever will always be.
-Danny

Anthony Barrientos

December 4, 2010

Frank was my buddy,my best friend and my partner at work at A@D Tile for 5 yrs. he will be missed by me....R.I.P Frank J

December 4, 2010

I have many fond childhood memories of Mr. DiNovella. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and will keep Frank and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. -- Billy Sigel

December 4, 2010

My mother June lived next door to Frank and he was always so good to her. On Sundays when he went to the bakery he always brought my mom a loaf of Italian Bread. He was a good neighbor and friend to my mom and I will always remember him for that. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Frank was a wonderful man.
Charmaine Tortorello Urban

Mary Wavra

December 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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