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Frankie Balestri Obituary

Balestri, Frankie Age 33, Deputy of the Cook County Sheriff Department for 6 years; loving husband of Erin (nee Kirwin); beloved son of Daniel and Candace (nee Alberts) Balestri; dearest son-in-law of Kevin and Nancy Kirwin; cherished brother of Danny and Johnny (Melissa) Balestri; dearest brother-in-law of Kevin Kirwin Jr.; proud uncle of Nathan and Evan; dear nephew and cousin of many. Frankie was an avid sports fan and was loved by everyone who knew him. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 PM. Funeral Monday 9:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 9:30 AM. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 10, 2011.

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Tenisha Bradley

July 4, 2022

Another year without you Frankie continues to sadden our hearts and we pray that your soul is at peace.

Tenisha Bradley

July 4, 2021

Still thinking of you and missing you Frankie!!

Tenisha Bradley

July 5, 2020

Frankie we at the Daley Center still miss you so very much and think of you often. You will never be forgotten and your family is in our continued prayers.

Mary

September 11, 2011

Candy & Dan:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May you be strong, and may God Bless you and your family. Please call if you need to talk to someone.

Y. Holder

July 13, 2011

To Mrs. Frankie Balestri ~ Mr. Balestri was such a young man. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother to cancer at the age of 34 so I know your pain. May the God of all comfort help you endure this very difficult time and may you always cherish the precious memories of Frankie.

Lydia Testa-Swanson

July 12, 2011

Frankie, you will be missed by your friends and your brothers at the Daley Center. We loved you and you will never be forgotten. We will meet someday and see your beautiful smile.

Ashley Tansey

July 12, 2011

Frankie, we miss you more than you will ever know. In the short time that I knew you, you made such an impact on my life. Myself and my family love you.

Joe Tansey

July 11, 2011

Frankie, you were a true friend. It was an honor knowing you. Ashley, David and I miss you soo much. The car rides to work wont be the same without you. Thank you for always being there for me whenever I needed help. I love you buddy.

Christina Urbanski

July 11, 2011

How deeply saddened I am to learn of my young neighbor's passing. To Frank's family, friends and loved ones, I pray that God gives you the strength to get through this. My heart goes out to you more than words could ever express.

July 11, 2011

Candy, I do not know you; however, I read the story about your son. From one grieving mother to another; I lost my beloved son September 29, 2009. My sincere sympathy; my heart goes out to you; I will keep you and your family in my prayers. There is no other heartbreak like losing a son or daughter, no matter what age. If you ever need to talk or join our support group, please e-mail me at [email protected]. God bless you at this most difficult time....may He give you love and strength.

July 11, 2011

Candy I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Colleen Podmolik, Frankfort IL

Debbie Krasny Horan

July 11, 2011

Candy and Dan,

Sorry for your loss, you will be in our prayers.

John and Jeannette Krasny

Jean Wronski

July 11, 2011

Candy & Danny, So sorry to read about your lost. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Gary Balestri

July 11, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the entire Balestri family, Dan worked with my mother at the Daley
center

Dan & Sherry Calabrese

July 11, 2011

Danny and Candy,
There are no words to express our grief. We will be praying for strength and peace for you. May our gracious God bless you and your family.

Dan & Sue Cholewiak

July 11, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MIKE MCMANN

July 10, 2011

REST IN PEACE
YOU WILL BE MISSED AT THE DALEY CENTER

Tenisha Thomas

July 10, 2011

Frankie you will always be on our minds and in our hearts at the DC. We love you and always will. Although you may not be here with us physically, your memories will live on forever. My condolences to the entire family....To the parents, you raised a wonderful son who I was blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and work with!!

July 10, 2011

TO THE BALESTRI FAMILY... MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL, FRANKIE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!! YOUR CO-WORKER AND FRIEND TERRY BRACKEN

July 10, 2011

Dan, I am so sorry for your loss, if you need me for anything please don't hesitate to call (708)423-3941

Love
Julia Olszewski (Krasny)

July 10, 2011

Candy, I am so sorry for your loss, moving on after something like this is always the hardest.

Love,
Julia Olszewski (Krasny)

Dan & Phyllis Calabrese

July 10, 2011

To the Balestri Family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and deepest sympathy go out to all of you.

Jennifer Delacruz

July 10, 2011

You will be greatly missed, May you be in God's arms.

Bill Franks

July 10, 2011

I was in shock and awe and total disbelief when I came across this tragedy at 2am this morning as I was getting ready to sign out for lunch. Our door has a notice of a fellow co worker from the courts who had passed with a name I knew all to well from high school. Even after high school I would see frankie all the time since he worked at dominicks with my mother and he would always ask me about working for the sheriffs dept. A good soul has been lost and will be missed. God bless the friends and family of Frankie Balestri they will need you in their time of loss.

Tyrone Pettigrew

July 10, 2011

King B, you will be greatly missed, we shared good times with our class 0501. My prayers go out to your family.

Love Always & Forever
Pettigrew

July 10, 2011

King B, you will be greatly missed we shared good times with our class 0501. My prayers go out to your family.

Love Always And Forever,
Pettigrew

Judy Balestri

July 10, 2011

Our Precious Nephew, You left us much too soon, but I pray you are free of pain & heartache in the arms of God. You will be so missed by so many. I treasure the time I spent with you and our private little talks. We'll remember you always with love & affection!
Love, Auntie

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