Frank Sopcich Obituary

OK UNCLE, HUP TWO THREE FOUR......... TIME TO GO ON KP OH WAIT, NO KP. GOTTA SPIT SHINE THOSE BOOTS! HOW I REMEMBER THOSE TIMES YOU HAD ME DOING THAT. ALONG WITH THE TRIPS TO THE SLAG PILES AND GOING DOWN THE HILLS. SO MANY MEMORIES OF ALL THE THINGS YOU ALWAYS DID WITH US NIECES AND NEPHEWS.YOU MAY NEVER HAVE HAD ANY KIDS OF YOUR OWN, BUT YOU SURE LOVED ALL OF US ENOUGH TO MAKE UP FOR IT. I PRAY THAT ON YOU LAST DAYS HERE ON EARTH YOU KNEW HOW VERY MUCH YOU WERE LOVED. HOW VERY MUCH WE WILL ALL MISS YOU. YOU MAY BE GONE FROM THIS EARTH BUT REST ASSURED YOU WILL NEVER BE GONE FROM OUR HEARTS. THE MEMORIES WILL LIVE ON AND THE STORIES WILL BE PASSED ON TO THE STILL FUTURE GENERATIONS OF OUR FAMILY.
I LOVE YOU,
JIMI

Jack loved Frankie - so many stories, so many laughs, so many memories.
May Frankie rest in peace now sheltered in Our Heavenly Father's arms and surrounded by his South Side buddies who also left this earth far too early.
Pegi Ivancevich (Jack's wife)

"I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
The above is a quote from Winston Churchill but it fits Frank to a T.

He was always quick to take the counterpoint in any argument, strictly for want of a good conversation. His "storming" of the beach on the first Colorado River Trip with Babes PAC is the stuff legends are made of.
He served both his country as s soldier and the City of Chicago as a Police officer with Honor. He was well read, a Military Historian , and had hidden gifts and talents.

Just ask some of the Police officers about his recreation of the old South Chicago 004th District Police Station.
Frank was UNIQUE which made him slightly out of step for our time.
He could aggravate the HELL out of you just by smiling during an argument, but to those who knew and loved him, he was a good friend. We could use a few more like him. Too many fond memories to list here. Rest in Peace Frank. We will all be along directly ...

My condolences to the Sopcich Family

Jim LOTITO
Chandler Arizona

I have fond memories of mostly our teenage years together. Back then he was known as the guy "with the hat". I think he would agree that the hayride night was a night to remember. What a great guy. He surely will be missed.

Uncle Frank you have no idea how much you will be missed. I will always cherish the rides, rolling down hills and never being able to ride in the front seat again. You gave me wonderful childhood memories I will never forget. I still talk about them today, over 40 years later.You were always there with us, just one of the kids! I am so glad you are part of our crazy family. Your special love and kindness will remain in my heart forever. I know when you got to heaven, you said son-of-a-gun, I was wrong. He is. You will forever and always be in my heart. I will love you forever.

What a prankster you were. I can still hear my mother yelling FRAAAAANNNNNNNNNNK STOP IT. I guess she's telling you that know in person. You were the best uncle. From our rides in the car to climbing the slag rocks to Cal park to Carls hot dogs!! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN!!! Love and miss you soooooooo much. Wendy

Uncle Frank was such a prankster. He always knew how to aggrevate us with such love. I'll miss many things about him and he will never be re-placed. I know he did not believe in God but I know he's there with his parents and 2 sisters. Hopefully they're aggrivating him. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!
Your Neice Wendy

Messy, Joe and family:
We were so very sorry to hear of Frank Passing. We have known him for over 50 years, he was a good friend and Slag Valley buddy and we will miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Sincerely, Joe and Mary Jo

Uncle Frank always had a good joke. He always made me laugh. He also was a caring and kind Great Uncle to all of his Great Nieces and Nephews He never forgot their birthdays even if he never seen them..
We will ALL miss Uncle Frank.. God rest his soul.
Mary, Mark, Michelle, Andy, Michael, and Matthew.