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Raymond Franco Obituary

Franco, Raymond M. beloved husband of Rose P. (nee Grzyb), loving father of Mark (Manuela) Walsh and Geralyn (Charles) Ramirez, cherished grandfather of Charles (Priscilla), Anthony, Ana, Jessica and Ashley, dearest great-grandfather of Marisa, Charles, Mikala and Maliyah, dear son of the late Joseph and Mary Franco, devoted brother of Mary Rose (Gerald) Torres, Dolores (Alvin) McCormick Helen (Gerald) Sopczak and the late Paula (Carmen) Loduca, Ebelia, Alice Maita, Joseph and Albert, fond brother-in-law of James Maita and Barbara Franco, dear uncle and godfather of Many. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank IL 60459 to St. Symphorosa Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vitas Hospice, 1340 S. Damen Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60608 would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 21, 2009.

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Ann Duncan

July 24, 2009

Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss, and so sorry I wasn't able to make it to the wake. I know Ray will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him. Try to remember the good times and the love the family had and will always have for each other. My heart and prayers are with you all. God Bless and be with you through this time of sadness.

Betty Reilly

July 23, 2009

Dear Rose, Geralyn and all the family:
I am so very sorry for your loss and this very tough time you will be going through. It will be made easier by all the memories that you will share.
Remember the fun stuff, the jokes, the laughs...he would want that.
May God Bless you and give you strength and remember Ray will be right there watching over you too.

Betty & Bob Reilly

Susie Kroeger

July 21, 2009

My love and my prayers go out to the family of Raymond Franco. I worked with Ray for years, and I will miss him very much. Susie Kroeger

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