Frank J. Lodarek

The founder of the prominent Big Apple Finer Foods in Lincoln Park, Frank Joseph Lodarek,age 93, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Mildred for 71 wonderful years. Devoted Father of Wayne (Susan) and Russell (Kirsten) Lodarek.Loving grandfather of Kimberly, Holly, Merry, Brittany, Ashley, Kyle and Sean and great-grandfather of Tyler and Reilly Harp and Katelyn Bischak. Dear brother of Leonard (Irene) Lodarek. Frank was an engineer in WWII and then worked as a draftsman for Goss Printing Press. He then went on to become a manager of A & P, which is where he met the love of his life, Mildred.Being a manager inspired him to start his own business in June of 1960, Big Apple Finer Foods. His family business has been growing ever since and now includes the third generation, his grandchildren.He enjoyed playing cards, whether it was a game of crazy 8's, blackjack or poker, he always knew how to win. Spending time with the family was always a top priority, especially with his pomeranian, Cubbie. We will forever miss him, but he will always be in our hearts and our memories.

Visitation Wednesday March 11, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Thursday, March 12, 2015, 9:15 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077.
Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St. Glenview IL 60025.

Interment St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Chicago.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sister Paulanne?s Needy family Fund c/o Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990