Name: Visitation for Fred Brinskelle
Start: 2014-08-01T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-08-02T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Salerno's Galewood Chapels

Fred J. Brinskelle, Korean War Veteran, U.S.M.C., Beloved husband of Dorothy nee: Schranz; Devoted father of Mark (Susan), Mary (Frank, Jr.) Gorg and Michael (Maria) ; Loving grandfather of Mark, Jr., Frankie, Allison and Nicholas; Dear brother-in-law of Emilie Graham and Audrey Schranz; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted Usher and Lay Minister at St. Ferdinand Parish, Retired 43 year employee of Coca Cola, Longtime die hard Cub Fan and Notre Dame Supporter. Funeral Saturday 8:00 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. to St. Ferdinand Church, Mass 9:00 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery Visitation Friday from 3-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to American Kidney Fund and American Heart Association appreciated. For info 773-889-1700. www.salernofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Brinskelle

12 Entries

August 3, 2014

What a wonderful person he was. So sorry we were unable to pay our respects we were on vacation. Chuck and Annette Berger.

Donald Cataldi

August 1, 2014

I just received news of Fred's passing, and I wanted to extend my sincere condolences to Dorothy, his children, Mark, Mary, and Michael, and his beloved grandchildren. I lived next door to the Brinskelles for many years, and I have only the fondest memories of Fred as a neighbor, and, as we both aged, as a friend. The kindnesses he extended to me became dearer and more appreciated over the years. He shared his family with me, and I always enjoyed the summer trips we took to picnic and go swimming at Grays Lake. Fred and Dorothy gave me one of my first paying jobs as a baby sitter for their children, and later, Fred helped me get one of my first "real" jobs at Coke which was a help in paying tuition at DePaul University during my undergraduate years.
He seemed to always enjoy life and the blessings that his wife, his children and grandchildren brought him. I know he was proud of his kids and grandkids, and seemed to appreciate his wife even more as the years passed on. He could be serious but was also able to laugh at some of the silly things we did as people, neighbors and co-workers at Coke.
Fred served his family, his church, his community, and his country, and was especially proud of the time he served as a Marine during the Korean War. The world is a poorer place without him. He played an important part in my life, and I will miss him deeply.

Ann Kieninger

August 1, 2014

Aunt Dorothy,

So sorry to hear of Uncle Fred's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sam & Fay DiCristofano

August 1, 2014

Dear Dorothy & Family; Our sincere condolences on the loss of Fred. We pray GOD gives you strength in your time of need. Fred will be missed at the DaVita Montclare Dialysis Center. He will always be in our hearts and memories.

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Carl and Gloria Watson

August 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Hold your many wonderful memories in your heart as you know his spirit will always be with you.

August 1, 2014

Dorothy & Family,

Fred is a man to be emulated and congratulated. I am thankful for his and your guiding influence in my life.

Bob Jancaus

Marcia & Mike Bisceglie

August 1, 2014

Dorothy, You and your family are in our prayers. We will all miss Fred.

Eileen Smolak

August 1, 2014

Dear Mary and family .
I'm so sorry to hear if the loss of your father , he was such a fun loving person. Always enjoyed watching softballs games with him and he was always making me laugh.
May all your beautiful memories get you all thru this difficult time.
Love the Smolak Family.

Ken Cholewinski

August 1, 2014

Mom, Mark, Mary & Michael. I'm so sorry to hear of the lose of your husband & father. You were always family to me & still are. Strength & power to all of you during this rough time.

Bob Schuster

July 31, 2014

Condolences to the Brinskelle family.Remembering all the years on the Thursday night bowling league at Irving Park Lanes.

American Heart Association

July 31, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Susan Haas

July 31, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Brinskelle Family. May memories live in your hearts forever. The Brinskelles hold a special place in my heart every since I was little. Love to all. The David Haas Family.

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