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FRANCESCO AFFRUNTI Obituary

Francesco "Frank" Affrunti Francesco "Frank" Affrunti was the beloved husband of Donna (nee Tiedt); loving father of Frank (Heidi), Cathy (Robert) Michaels, John Affrunti and Karen (Kenneth) Patek; proud and caring grandfather of Heather, Christina, Ashley, Brittany and Francesca; dear brother of Sam (the late Pat), Angie (the late Dorsey) and Vivian (the late Tom); and fond uncle and friend to many. Frank was a retired engineer from the Chicago Board of Education. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. He will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Margaret Mary Church, Algonquin. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, Skokie, IL. For information, 847-458-1700.

Published by Daily Herald on Oct. 14, 2012.
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I miss you sooooo much Daddy

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October 5, 2023

I did an internet search for Frank after being reminded of him and my time as a student at Armstrong School in the 1980’s. I used to visit the engineer’s room to deliver news of something amiss in a classroom of be lucky enough to be sent to clean the erasers. I remember bounding down the metal ramp that led to the sounds and smells of machines at work, and always hoped Frank would be there so I could say hello. He was kind and interested in us students. My mother became involved in the school and struck up a friendship with Frank as she lobbied for things he needed to better serve the school. I’m sorry for your family’s loss, and while this is 8 years since his passing, if you’re reading this I hope you know his memory lives on with the many memories of Armstrong students and families.

Amy

Student

January 26, 2021

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Dana Carnett

October 15, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Frank will be missed by everyone.
Love the Affrunti (Joe) family.

October 15, 2012

Donna, Karen, Ken & Girls -- we are so sorry for your loss and think about you every day! Please let us know if you need anything!

The Gold Family

October 14, 2012

tammy ames

October 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy Ames

October 14, 2012

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