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1930

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2019

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Luciano Franceschina Obituary

Franceschina, Luciano Was called to God on March 21, 2019, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Stephanie (nee Wajda); brother of the late Giovanni; loving father of Luigi (Rachael) Franceschina; proud grandfather of Luca and Massimo. 50-year lifetime member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (Terrazzo Mechanic), member of the Furlan Family of Chicago, and lifetime member of the Italian Cultural Center. Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019, at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. Private Family Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Family will be greeting guests at 10:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Cruz-Sojka Funeral Home. (312) 666-2673 or www.cruz-sojkafh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 2, 2019.

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A D

April 4, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the good memories sustain you until God fulfills his promise at John 6:40. My deepest condolences are with you.

JS

April 2, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm".
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

FDR

April 2, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. the God of all comfort be with the Franceschina family during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

J W

April 2, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with Luciano. Support one another. And may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

B. Musial

April 2, 2019

Though the words are few, the sympathy is great and God's love is greater than all. Psalms 68:20

Laura Miklos

March 31, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. He spoke of his family often and how much he loved his family. His talent for growing plants even in the heart of winter; simply amazingly beautiful. It was a true joy and pleasure to care for him. Laura R M C.N.A.

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Memorial Events
for Luciano Franceschina

Apr

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

St. Giles Church

1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, IL

Apr

5

Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Giles Church

1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Cruz-Sojka Funeral Home - Chicago

1427 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

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