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Fred Bogdan Obituary

Bogdan, Fred A. 70, of Joliet, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at his residence. Born March 3, 1938 in Chicago, to the late Peter Bogdan and the late Betty (nee Zydek) Cutrano. Retired from Graybar Electric. Previously employed at Englewood Electric. Loving husband of 51 years to Beverly A. (nee Marczenia) Bogdan; beloved father of Rick (Stephanie) Bogdan of Florida, Delaine (Jim) Menietti of Joliet, and Steve (Cheryl) Bogdan of Joliet; dear grandfather of Kylie, Keeghan, Samantha and Nicholas Bogdan, Jimmy (Anna), Kyle and Randi Menietti, and Noah, Jacob and Hannah Bogdan; great-grandpa to Rebecca and Caleb. Preceded in death by his infant daughter, Randi Marie, and his parents. Funeral services for Fred A. Bogdan will be Friday, May 9, 2008, at 8 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2008.

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Lorrie O'Connor

May 14, 2008

I was very sorry to hear. As my cousin and Godfather, Fred, and your family helped out taking care of me when my father was very sick. I wish the family had known sooner so we could have been there with you to say goodbye.

Patrick Canning

May 12, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with fred while he was at Graybar Electric. god bless.

pam and mike larsen

May 12, 2008

its a great loss my god bless

Marie McMahel

May 11, 2008

My heartfelt condolences to Fred's family. I worked at Graybar Electric with Fred. He will be missed!

Lisa Elliott

May 10, 2008

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ron told me today and I am very sorry that I could not be there for all of you.

God Bless
Lisa (Lavazza) Elliott

Doris Overton

May 9, 2008

Bev, So sorry to hear about Fred. My sympathy to you and your family. 51 married years is great for you. Kristy's family says sympathy to you also. Your were baby sitter for us.

Fran Gricus Spruill

May 8, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to yours from ours. I remember Fred when I was just a young child, and he was so full of laughter and kindness. My heart goes out to you, his beloved family. You'll all be in my prayers.

Jamie (Dalton) McCleary

May 8, 2008

Bev and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Fred's passsing. He was a great person to all who knew him and will be missed by all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Eric and Robin Lund

May 8, 2008

Rick and Stephanie and Family, I am very sorry to hear about your father. Please let me or Robin know if there is anything that we can do, or you need done while you take care of family issues. Our heart and payers are with you all.

Len & Ida Gricus

May 8, 2008

Dear Life time friend of our's & Family.It breaks our heart to hear that our dear friend Fred has left us,most of all Beverly,Rick,Steve Delaine & grand children.Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Alyssa Marlow

May 8, 2008

Dear Beverly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Remember we are here if you need anything.
With deepest sympaty,
Alyssa

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