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Frank Donahue Obituary

Donahue Jr., Frank J. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and former Chicago Police Officer, beloved husband of Christina (nee White), loving father of Catherine, devoted son of the late Francis J. Sr. and Anna (nee Kispert), cherished brother of the late Christine (Richard) Wendt, late Timothy, Kevin, Diane (Dwayne Hammar), Mark (Sharon), Susan, Michael (Noreen), Bruce (Patti) and Paul (Dianna), dearest uncle and brother-in-law of many. Funeral Saturday, August 22, 2009, 10:00 am from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 So. Archer Ave. (1 blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.) to St. Linus Church, 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For funeral info 773-735-7521

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 20, 2009.

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August 23, 2009

"Mark - Very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family." Gary Sullivan, Massachusetts

Len & Tess Banasiak

August 21, 2009

Dear Mark & Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of Frank. You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.

Al Cacciottolo

August 21, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family. Our prayers our with your family at this time.

August 21, 2009

With our deepest sympathies. Lou and Deb Seifert
Rochester, Minnesota

August 20, 2009

Mark & Family,

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Jim Cacciottolo & Family

August 20, 2009

To the entire Donahue family,
Our deepest condolences on Frank's passing. We are sure he is a better place. Our prayers are with you.
Mark & Mary Jagusiak

August 20, 2009

We send our deepest condolences on your loss. Our prayers will be with you at this time.
John T. & Nancy Brennan
240 Knob Hill Dr.
Waverly, TN. 37185

August 20, 2009

May precious memories of your loved one always remain with you during your time of sorrow.

Sincerely,
Marc, Cindy & Jasmine

August 20, 2009

With deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. Please know that caring thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Florence and Cyr Trotier

August 20, 2009

We send our sincere condolences to the family, for your great loss. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and may God help you heal and remember all the good times you had together.

Love
Garry & Helene Tate

Fr. Dan Brandt

August 20, 2009

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains' Unit and the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. Frank will be remembered at all Masses here at Nativity this weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Christ during this difficult time!

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