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Frank O'Hare Obituary

O'Hare, Frank R. passed peacefully July 8 surrounded by his family. Unsurpassed husband of 59 years to Patricia (nee O'Brien), adored father of Trip (Judy), Colleen, Ellen (Dennis) McDonald, Nancy (Tom) Longino, Maribeth (Bob) Kilcoyne, Therese (James) O'Toole, Jean (Michael) Steinhauer, Laurie (Kevin) Scully, Brian (Susan) and Timothy (Nora) and the late William, awesome grandfather of Shannon, Bridget, Frank IV and Bill O'Hare, Mike and Jim McDonald, Lisa (Dave) Dominguez, Kevin and Lauren Longino, Robert Kilcoyne, Jim, Bill and Dan O'Toole, Sarah, Brendan and Emily Steinhavel, Lindsay, Claire and the late Will Scully, Sydney, Patrick and Casey O'Hare, Jack, Owen and Thomas O'Hare, joyful great-grandfather of Brenden and Cole Dominguez, beloved brother-in-law and uncle, steadfast friend, staunch patriot. Frank enriched the world with his kindness and good humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., Funeral Tuesday, 9:45 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., to St. Jermaine Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Peoples Resource Center, 201 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 (www.peoplesrc.org), will be appreciated. For info 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 10, 2006.

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Fran Spellman

July 13, 2006

To Pat and wonderful family, the Spellman family send their love and prayers to each of you. We remember Frank with great affection and someone who made others happy just by his very presence. Frank, "you made us all feel young" and I'm sure you're doing the same with others right now. All our love and affection to you.

Eileen O'Brien

July 11, 2006

My heart goes out to all the O'Hares at this time of sadness. Whenever I think of Frank, I smile, because he was so strong and full of life and always helped you laugh at life and yourself. He will be missed by all the O'Briens, near and far.

Jim & Barbara Sherman

July 10, 2006

The world will miss him. We experienced the welcoming warmth of the O'Hare family for many years. His sense of humor and sharing spirit inspired his family and friends. You could always count on him to lift your spirits. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and his family.

Aileen O'Connell

July 10, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Patricia and the entire O'Hare family on the death of a beloved husband and father. Frank was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Jim & Kathleen O'Connell

Claudio and Melissa DeSantis

July 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. May all your joyful memories bring you peace during this difficult time.

St. Theresa Catholic School

July 10, 2006

The loss of someone special is a time of sadness. We hope your family finds comfort in knowing that Frank was loved by many. Our deepest condolences to the entire O'Hare family.

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