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Frank Cahel Obituary

Frank J. Cahel, 54, U.S. Navy Veteran, loving father of Patrick Cahel and Jessika (Jeremy) Knight; step-father of Ginini Thompson and Towaki Lockridge; cherished son of Frank and the late Geraldine; beloved fiancé of Diana Fisher; fond brother of Kathleen (James) Demchuk and Thomas; grandfather of James Philpot and Jessica Sampson, Brittani King, Saybreon Thompson, Jewelletha Thompson, Tegan Olivia Knight; nephew of John Cahel. Funeral Saturday, April 10, 9:30 a.m. from Suburban Family Funeral Home, 5940 W. 35th. St. (Corner of 35th. St. & Austin) Cicero to Our Lady of Charity Church, Mass 10 a.m. Cremation will be private. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-652-1116 or www.Suburbanfamilyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 8, 2010.

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Patrick Cahel

June 3, 2021

He is gone, but he's not forgotten.

S. T.

September 7, 2010

Although I didn't have the honor of meeting you, I have the pleasure of knowing your son, Patrick. He's a gem a father can be proud of. Blessings.

Diana Fisher

April 21, 2010

To the best thing that ever came into my life he was sweet we stay in the buffet. He was a loving man to me he love with all his heart. He love for me to massage his head I miss that about him. He loved his music he loved his family he will be greatly missed. Baby I know u looking down on all of us even Tegan. I love u baby more than anything in my life. Every were I go I got u with me. I see one day save a seat for me.

Diana Fisher

April 21, 2010

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

Diana Fisher

April 21, 2010

To my beloved Fiance who I so dearly miss he was the best thing that ever happen to me . He was my guardian angel I loved him with all my heart, he in my heart he go every were I go. He always care for other people more than he did his self. He was a caring father loving grandfather too. R.I.P.

April 10, 2010

To all who loved Frank, know that I could have never asked for a better big brother than Frank, I have never met a more genourous person, besides Uncle John,and my mother in my life. I now have two angels watching over me. I know he is with my mother and loved just as much as when we had the honor of his presence in our lives.
Your loving sister Kathy

Patrick Cahel

April 9, 2010

I'll miss you, dad, but I have plenty of stories to tell about you to your new granddaughter and your future grandchildren. I'll never forget the lessons you taught me and I'll make sure I pass on the best of them. Love always.

Jamie Taylor

April 9, 2010

May I extend my deepest, heartfelt condolencesto the Cahel family. I hope that you find peace amongst the sadness and I will be thinking of you all.

April 9, 2010

I will always remember my experience with you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jim Crouse

April 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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