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SHARON LUFRANO Obituary

Sharon LuFrano, nee Johnson, 42, of Sauganash Park Chicago, passed on to the Lord February 13, 2010. Beloved wife of Angelo LuFrano, Sharon was born on March 20, 1967 to Martin and the late Eileen (nee Burns) Johnson in Connecticut. Sharon attended Lake Zurich High School and graduated to attend Lewis University in Chicago. Sharon started her professional life following her father's love for aviation by becoming a flight attendant for American Airlines. Sharon then transitioned her professional life back to earth to property management for various companies in Chicago, most recently for Hines Interests where she served as General Manager for Three First National Plaza at 70 W. Madison Street. Prior to Hines, Sharon was the General Manager at 680 N. Lakeshore Drive for ten years and it was the special place where she met her future husband Angelo. At Hines, Sharon celebrated many successes. She was particularly proud of being awarded a Hines Best Practice for creating an innovative enhancement to assist in leasing the building as well as leadership in the recently completed multi-million dollar nine story lobby renovation. Without her efforts, the project would not have turned out to be the universally acclaimed success that it has become.

Sharon shared a great love of both domestic and international travel over her lifetime, striving to visit all 50 US States and many countries around the world. She shared her travel passion with family and close friends in her many adventures. Sharon also enjoyed reading, had a great appreciation of architecture, fashion and the beauty that life had to offer.

Sharon married the love of her life Angelo LuFrano of Chicago Illinois on Saturday, September 13, 2008, choosing September 13th as it was the date of her parent's marriage. Sharon and Angelo's honeymoon continued their love of travel with their visit to Washington, DC, The Green Briar Hotel in West Virginia and the Biltmore House and Gardens in Asheville, North Carolina. The happy couple celebrated their one year wedding anniversary last September in Door County, Wisconsin.

Sharon is survived by her husband Angelo and their chocolate Labrador Gracie. She is the loving sister of Chris (Monica) and Peter (Marny) Johnson, and Kathleen (Qais) Sharif; cherished daughter-in-law of Pearl LuFrano; fond sister-in-law of Bridget (Edward) LuFrano-Campbell, Michael LuFrano III, Pearl (Ricardo) LuFrano-Cruz, and Mario (Maria) LuFrano; beloved aunt of Sydney and Ryan Johnson, Katy, Erin and Maureen Johnson, Araabi and Zane Sharif, Christopher, Brittany and Stephanie Campbell, Valerie LuFrano, Samuel Colon, Candace Cruz, and Ricardo Cruz Jr., Gabriella, Ashley and Kristen LuFrano, and six great nieces and nephews; beloved friend of many. Visitation Wednesday, February 17, from 3-8 p.m. at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake Cook Rd.), Barrington. Lying in state Thursday, February 18 from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Anne Church, corner of Franklin and Ela Streets, Barrington. Interment, White Memorial Cemetery, Barrington. For information, please call 847-381-3411 or www.DavenportFamily.com, where online condolences may be left for the family.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for SHARON LUFRANO

26 Entries

Summer Fun in '81

Larry LaSusa

March 15, 2010

My condolences, prayers and positive thoughts for peace of mind to the Johnson and LuFrano families.

March 5, 2010

Sharon was a great aunt. she was so much fun to be around and she always knew a way to make you laugh. we planed so many things to do like she comes to my vollyball games and i go with her to the pumpkin patch and everything. i remember at christmas eve her and angelo was playing wii. and it was so funny i love her and dearly miss her. :(

Del Kosyla

February 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Sharon was a good friend to me over the years. I wish that I could have been at her service. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

Walking in Como, Italy

Sara Mookencherry

February 21, 2010

Angelo and the Johnson Family, I don’t have the words that can convey my sympathy for the loss of Sharon. Sharon was a great person and friend. She was full of life and laughter. She will be missed.

Jackie Belcaster

February 19, 2010

We met Sharon at Nick & Laura LaRocco's wedding, she was so much fun, and funny, and kind, and smart and in love with Angelo. This sad news was very shocking. Please accept our deepest sympathy. The Lucente Family.

Marilyn Brooks

February 18, 2010

Sharon’s qualities are numerous but the traits I most associate with her are positive, upbeat and engaging. She was fun to be with and always made you feel like you were the most important person in her life. Her sunny ways will be missed. I know her friends who joined us from time to time at our ladies night out share in my condolences to Sharon and Angelo’s families.

Janusz & Sharon

Jeff Petrich

February 18, 2010

Sharon was someone whom we all loved and cherished. Despite the ache of this loss, my heart is warmed by the legacy she leaves behind in all of us. For more detailed information on the Sharon we all love, go to the link below:

http://obits.davenportfamily.com/obit-display.php?rec_id=183

"And ever has it been known that Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."

mark finch

February 17, 2010

My condolences to the Johnson/LuFrano Family.I was one of the Doorman that worked at the 680 building where Sharon also worked for ten years.She was always very nice and kind to me.I will always remember Sharon Johnson LuFrano.My deepest sympathy to you and yours.Fondly,Mark Finch/Lake Doorman

February 17, 2010

On behalf of Midway Building Services, our deepest condolences are with you.

Don Magee, Rich Piazza, Maria Marquez, Traci Benthusen

Rob Ligeza

February 17, 2010

My condolences to Sharon's family on your loss. She was a very nice & sweet person. She will be missed...

Cindy Murray

February 17, 2010

Although there are countless fun and wonderful memories of Shar - I will always treasure our riding together to our "CB Girls" get togethers - we always stopped at the Edgebrook Starbuck's - even if I made us a little late - and talked, talked talked, laughed, laughed, laughed! I remember the one time she said she was going to drive separate because she was going to go down to the office after our luncheon (yes on a weekend) and I told her "it's tradition we drive together - is 30 minutes really going to make a differences" - Shar said "You're right - pick me up"! I did and we had a blast and I got 30 extra minutes to treasure with Shar! I love you SharShar! Cindy

Denise Vasko

February 17, 2010

I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune to work with Sharon on a construction project within her building. From this endeavor I was even more fortunate to become friends with Sharon often sharing stories and laughter over great food.

Sharon was always a breath of fresh air. She exuded happiness when talking about her husband Angelo and the same when talking about her career. She was such a caring and compassionate person...always placing the feelings of others before her own. She was one of the most self-driven, hard workers I have ever known, a credit to her positive thinking attitude. I will miss Sharon and our fun conversations and am grateful to have known her.

Christie Wall /Remington

February 17, 2010

To the Johnson& Lufrano families, my heart goes out to you all. What a terrible loss, I too knew Sharon when I was in high school. She was always a warm and kind person, she will be greatly missed. Love & Prayers,all throughout these tough times.

Rafael &Marcia Jimenez

February 17, 2010

Sharon has helped to make living on Karlov Ave. a very special place. Her laugh, her smile, love for having fun and positive outlook will be missed around the fire pits and block parties. Our deepest sympathies to her family.

Rafael and Marcia

Roseann Plasencia

February 16, 2010

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather, to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out
and screaming "Woo Hoo - What a Ride!!"
My dear friend, your ride was cut way too short.

February 16, 2010

On Ash Wenesday I will offer the Mass in Warren VT for Sharon who always brightened my day when she came to Vermont to visit her dad.Deep sympathy to all who are hurting now. Father Bill Martin

Erina (Reenie) Schnaufer

February 16, 2010

Sharon was our next-door neighboor. She was really kind and funny and talked to everyone. I loved when we came to her house to roast s'mores. We will miss her.

Hayley Holmes

February 16, 2010

My condolences to Sharon's family and friends. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never worked with Sharon, I have been in the real estate industry for 20 years and have always run into Sharon at various events and followed her sucessful career. Her loss will be felt by many.

David

February 16, 2010

I went to high school with Sharon and remember her kindness, happiness and generosity of spirit. May you be comforted in this time of passing and sorrow.

Beth (Pohlman) Uhlir

February 16, 2010

Sharon was a friend of mine for many years when we were younger, especially in high school. I have many good memories of her kindness, her smile, her laughter. She was truly a beautiful person and will be missed. We reconnected recently after many years. I wish it had been sooner. My deepest sympathy to the Johnson and LuFrano families.

Beth (Pohlman) Uhlir

February 16, 2010

I went to school with Sharon for many years. She was a close friend of mine in high school and we shared many good times together. Most of all I remember Sharon's kindness, her smile, and her laughter. She was truly a beautiful person and she will be missed. We reconnected fairly recently, but much too late. Our deepest sympathy to the Johnson and LuFrano families.

Don & Pat Vogler

February 16, 2010

We were neighbors of Sharon's family and were priviliged enough to be able to watch Sharon grow up into a wonderful, caring woman. She has been a supportive and best friend to our daughter, Audra, and we will all miss her cheerful smile and adorable laugh.
There are no words that can express how sad we are and how much of a void she has left in our hearts.

February 16, 2010

Our thoughs are with you in your time of grief. At this time, we are in Arizona.
Sharon was very special to us. Wes and Sharon worked together so well, that he will never forget her. Sharon was a very special person to work with, she had a heart of gold. We will truly miss her.
Love Wes & Ginger Herring

Robert Anthony Johnson

February 16, 2010

Sharon LuFrano was the most professional and hardest worker that I have EVER known. Her passing is a great loss to the Chicago Land Real Estate industry and to anyone who ever had the great pleasure to work with her.

February 16, 2010

I worked with Sharon at times and she was such a nice person. She had a great head on her shoulders and was so pleasant to be around. I'm very sorry for your loss.

The Shnaufers

February 16, 2010

Sharon was such a good neighbor and friend. She was very kind and caring. She was the neighbor who welcomed all the newcomers on the block with her delicious chocolate chip cookies and big smile. We will miss her. May her memory be eternal.

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