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Frank LaBarbera Obituary

Frank "Buddy" LaBarbera, age 80, United States Marine Corp; beloved husband for 57 years of Adrienne (nee Fila); devoted father of Angela (Jeff) Mehalek and Joseph (Sue) LaBarbera; cherished Papi of Marissa (Tyler) Reaumond, Mia LaBarbera, Martin Mehalek, Jeffrey Mehalek, Sam LaBarbera and Josh LaBarbera; dear brother of Dolores (Matt) Kropidlowski; fond brother-in-law of Marilynn (John) Cioper and Jerry (Joan) Fila; loving cousin and uncle to many. Visitation Friday 3-8 P.M. at Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park, IL 60462. Funeral mass and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Andrew Weishar Foundation (weish4ever.org) or The Reaumond Foundation (bobsencore.org). Info: (708) 429-3200

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 14, 2020.

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Nick Lonero

October 17, 2020

Hi Adrienne, Ang, Joe. We are so very sorry to hear of Buddy passing he was such a nice guy. Every time I saw him always so nice. My Mom give her condolences to you guys too.. Rest In Peace ... The Lonero Family

Bridget Daniels

October 16, 2020

Angela, Jeff, Marissa, Marty & Jeffrey
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather.
I have fond memories of seeing him at all of the Marist baseball games.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sincerely
Bridget Daniels & family

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Marijo Demma Rice

October 14, 2020

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill Demma

October 13, 2020

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of cousin Buddy. My condolences to all of the family. May he rest in peace

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