Frank J. Militello Sr.

March 15, 2010I could probably fill a book with stories describing my Uncle Frank. We had an interesting and, I believe, special relationship...he was an authority figure when I was young...I remember how he would amaze me as someone who seemed to know everything about, well... everything. Whether it was explaining to me how a radio worked...or giving me advice on a wide range of topics,  I grew up thinking he must be one of the smartest persons in the world.  Over the years our relationship...

March 15, 2010I could probably fill a book with stories describing my Uncle Frank. We had an interesting and, I believe, special relationship...he was an authority figure when I was young...I remember how he would amaze me as someone who seemed to know everything about, well... everything. Whether it was explaining to me how a radio worked or how to fix his car... I grew up thinking he must be one of the smartest persons in the world.  Over the years our relationship inevitably...

My early years growing up in the Chicago area were enhanced thanks to my relationship with my "Uncle frank". During the family gatherings that we would regularly attend, Frank would always take time out for me to offer advice, insight and especially humor. I am sorry that I moved away from him at the age of 9 and I truly regret not spending more time with him as I got older.

The stories that my grandmother (Isabelle) would share about my Uncle always captivated me and despite the...