Venturella, Frank P. "Chico" Age 81. Beloved husband of Sharon Walsh (nee Klingkamer); loving father of Joseph (Linda) Venturella, Anna Marie (Andy) Avalos, Marijo (the late Robert) Kristie and Michael Venturella; stepfather of Rory (Kelly) Walsh; cherished grandfather of Anthony Venturella, Veronica (Jason) Kristie-Wertz, Kattie Kristie, Michael and Joseph Venturella Jr., Patricia Kristie, Andriana Avalos, Ashley Venturella, Mackenzie and Erin Walsh; great-grandfather of Jackson, Jase and Wyatt; dear brother of Anthony (Shirley), Joe (Marie) Venturella, Rosemary (the late James) Kemper, the late Nat (Carmella) Venturella and the late George (Linda) Venturella; brother-in-law of Linda (Paul) Langer and Edward (Cindy) Klingkamer, Barbara Klingkamer, Lezley (the late James) Zubaty and Robin (Ernie) Harrison; fond uncle and dear friend of many. Frank was a stock car owner at Santa Fe Speedway. He loved his horses, classic cars, street rods, hanging out with his fellow car enthusiasts at Ron's Toy Box and traveling in his motor home with his grand kids. Visitation is Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, May 1, 2017; Chapel Prayers 9:00 a.m. from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave,. Worth to St. Gerald Catholic Church (corner of Southwest Highway and Central Ave.), Oak Lawn. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Please omit flowers. Service information 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2017.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

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Apr

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

May

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Gerald Catholic Church

corner of Southwest Highway and Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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