Francesco-Zuccari-Obituary

Francesco "Frank" Zuccari

Chicago, Illinois

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Frank Zuccari, age 70, longtime head of art conservation for the Art Institute of Chicago, died peacefully in his Chicago home on Wednesday, August 26, after a seven-month illness. He was accomplished, kind, informed, generous, modest, a scholar and leader in his field, and an artist/craftsman of...

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Such a thoughtful, kind guy.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. What a loss to your family and the world. He did so much for the arts. He was a true gentleman. I am happy to have known him.

My family will miss Frank. He was always a gentleman and friend to all he met. we are privileged to have known him.

I am so sorry to hear of my cousin Frank’s death. He was so gentle, shy, and naturally generous who I really got to know well only in the past 12 years (since my son's wedding in Chicago). What a treat it was to spend a few minutes with him at the Paul Moro exhibits as he chatted about his grandfather’s painterly creativity.

Frank was an exceedingly skilled restorer, whose work on the huge El Greco paintings in the Art Institute will thrill visitors for decades to come. I know he...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dear Maureen and Alex, I spent a most enjoyable evening with Frank and you out to dinner many years ago. I still remember his sweet face and how lovingly he interacted with you, Alex. I am so grateful to him, and the two of you, for the open arms and generosity you have displayed toward my sister. Susan has kept me informed of your lives over the years and of these last sad several month. My heart goes out to both of you and I offer you my most sincere condolences.

Beth Murphy

Great mentor, scholar, friend and a good man I have many fond memories of lunches together