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Frank Kolovitz Obituary

Kolovitz, Frank C. age 86, of Oak Park, beloved husband of Elaine C. (nee Cicero), loving father of Linda (Terry) Brown, Phil (Mary), Ken (Barb), Gerald and Michael (Kathleen) and the late Don Kolovitz, loving father in law of Nancy (Mike) Goggin, dear grandfather of Beth (matt) Hale, Tim, Michael (Aleece) Brown, Anthony (Gina), Marla, Adam, Lisa, Georgia (Sean) Duff, Sara, Carla, and Alex, Greta and Kelly, Brie and John, Dylan and Lucas, great grandfather of Will (Meri) McKenzie, Ethan, Sophia, Brayden, Vincent and Philip, fond brother of Catherine O'Donnell, and the late John Kolovitz. Retired employee of the Chicago Sun-Times, 50 year devoted parishioner of Ascension Church, member of Knights of Columbus, Hughes Council, longtime volunteer at Oak Park Hospital. WWII Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ascension Church, 815 S. East Ave., Oak Park. 60304 appreciated. Visitation Monday, July 10th, 3 to 9 p.m. at Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W. North Ave. (3 blks west of Oak Park Ave.) Chicago. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home, to Ascension Church, Oak Park, for Mass 10 a.m,. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Gamboney & Son Funeral Director. Info 773-637-4441 or 708-848-6661

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2006.

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Dennis Madden

July 13, 2006

To the entire Kolovitz family,how blessed you were to have Frank in your life.The examples he set changed many live's and I will always remember the positive impact he made on others.His work is done on this earth,as he has reached his final reward.I'm sure there is quite a crowd waiting at the pearly gates to welcome him home.Remember life is not over,it has only changed.God bless all the Kolovitz family members.

Isaiah 40:31

The Dennis Madden Family

Deb Kuffer

July 12, 2006

As friends of the Cicero family, my husband Lonnie and I wish to express our condolences to Frank's family. After talking to Mark (Frank's God-child) I know he was the "Go-To Guy". He will be missed but his legacy will live on through the many stories and great memories you share. Our symapthies.

Jesus and Donna Castillo

July 11, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry Doyle

July 11, 2006

To Mrs. Kolovitz, Linda and all the family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. You have such wonderful memories of "dad" to carry you through this sad milestone. Y'all are in my prayers for comfort and consolation.

Joan Pollard Waldron

July 10, 2006

The Pollard/Waldron families send their sympathies to the Kolovtiz family during this sad time. What a loss to us all. He was a wonderful man, a class act. He always had a kind word for everyone and was so well thought of by all that knew him.



Joan and Philip Walron

Janet Pollard Morso

July 10, 2006

Mr. Kolovitz was one of the nicest men I have ever known and although I have not seen him in years I am saddened by his death. I went to Ascension with Donny. When I was in grade school I would at times run into Mr. Kolovitz at a basketball game or on Oak Park Ave. he always made a point of saying hello and chatting a bit. I'm sure he did not remember my name but knew I went to Ascension with one of his children. He always made everyone, no matter a child or an adult, feel they were an important part of society. He was always the first one to help an older person or bend down to console a crying child. He was one of a kind and although he lived a long life he will be missed. Another good one is gone. May he rest in peace. God Bless all of the Kolovitz Family







God Bless

Sara McKenna

July 10, 2006

From a distance in miles and time I send my condolences to the extended Kolovitz family for the loss of this wonderful man.

Sara McKenna

(nee Sally Brandstrader)

Dan McTigue

July 10, 2006

Mr K was one of the finest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.My wife and I will surely miss his smile.

kathy birmingham

July 10, 2006

Dear Linda & Family,

I'm sorry to read of your loss. I

will always remember your Dad driving us to games or parties-when

we were silly 12 year olds!He was so patient & fun!

Kathy Maloney Birmingham

Mary Kolovitz

July 9, 2006

I am happy to say something about Frank Kolovitz, he was a good man, who always thought of others, and was a one of the most generous man I have ever met. He always had time to help anyone and he did. He was a good husband and a good father. He will be missed by all of us.

Mary Kolovitz

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