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Frank DeCaprio Obituary

Frank C. DeCaprio, 74 of Peoria, AZ and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away quietly with his family by his side. He was born on November 8, 1933 to Salvador and Mary (nee Costas) DeCaprio in Evergreen Park, IL. Frank served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He worked in the Insurance Industry and in the Trucking Industry in Sales for many years. Frank loved life and had a wonderful laugh that was recognized by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Margaret; loving daughter Rose Ellen Special; loving son Michael (Donna) Special; a dear grandpa to Philip and Ryan Special; dear brother of Robert DeCaprio; dear brother-in-law of Martha and the late William McNulty and his loving Dog Charlie. He is preceded in death by his late daughter Christine Special. The Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, with the Rosary beginning at 6PM, Friday, September 19, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 20, 2008 at St. Clements of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Interment Sunland Memorial Park, Garden of Valor, Sun City, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 18, 2008.

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