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Sam Fratantion Obituary

Fratantion Sr., Sam J. formerly of LaGrange, Vet. of U.S. Army, beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Venezia), dear father of Nicholas (Darlene), Anthony (Terri), Gregory (Rose) and Sam J. Jr. (Maria), fond brother of Jean (the late Ralph) Cozzi, loving grandfather of Nicole (George), Joey, Anthony, Sam III, Marianna, Vincent, Leah, Elizabeth, Kerstie and Tinamarie, uncle and friend of many. Retired Supt. for Bongi Construction Co. and member of Operating Engineers Union Local #150. Resting at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace (between Rte. 83 & Summit Ave.), Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., to St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment Queen of Heaven. 630-941-5860 or 708-544-0100. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 25, 2001.

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Dave&Rita Williams

September 25, 2001

Rose, Rita's and my sincerest condolences go out to you and the entire family at this time. We both loved Sam very much. We'll be talking to you soon. Dave and Rita

Rich & Mary Ellen Wholey

September 25, 2001

Sincere condolences to the Fratantion Family. You will be in our prayers.

(friends of Dolores Jorgensen)

Cntrell Funeral Home Ridgeview West Memorial Park

September 25, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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