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John Alfano Obituary
Alfano, John Frank age 79 late of Frankfort, died September 18, 2004, Veteran of WWII U.S. Army, beloved husband of Josephine (nee Serama), dearest father of Rose (William ) Rapka, John Alfano, and Robert Parada, fond brother of Angie Beck, Mary (Mike) Giraldi, and Carmen, grandfather of Lia, companion of Alex. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church, Frankfort. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Gerardi Funeral Home, Lincoln Hwy. & 95th Ave. (one blk east of LaGrange Rd. on Rt. 30), Frankfort. For Info., 815-469-2144.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for John Alfano
Tony G.
September 21, 2004
My prayers for you and your family.
Derrick & Kim Houk/Walden
September 21, 2004
Sorry For Your Loss. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family.
Michael Reynolds
September 20, 2004
Rose..Sorry for your loss
Bill Knoch
September 20, 2004
Rosie,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Jim Kenney
September 20, 2004
Dear Rose:
My condolences on the death of
your father.
Sincerely,
Tim Plutz
September 20, 2004
Sorry for your loss and God bless your whole family.
Jennifer McEathron
September 20, 2004
I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.
With love,
Jennifer & Dakota
Jeffrey Alfano
September 19, 2004
May the journey ahead be filled with peace.
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