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Frank Purpura Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Purpura
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Bob, Kathy, and Nikki Roodhouse
February 25, 2006
To Buddy, forever the Cubs fan. Here's to all the wiffle ball games on the corner of 80th & Manistee, and all the Cubs vs. Sox arguments. I expect Ken Hubbs and Leo Durocher greeted you at the gates.
jim wachowski
February 24, 2006
Buddy was a classmate of mine---St Bride's '68. he and I had to sit in Sr Matthews 1st grade class in the last seats and bigger desks since we were the tallest. Please accept my sympathies during ths difficult time. Know too that Frank is in my thoughts and prayers...Jim Wachowski
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