David J. Friant

David Friant Obituary

David Joseph Friant, age 46, lifelong New Lenox resident, passed away at home after a 15 year battle with brain cancer. Survived by his loving wife Denise nee Smetana, brothers; Steven (Wendy) and Thomas (Chris) and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Viola Friant. David was an Eagle Scout, a member of Local 701, automobile mechanics, a volunteer with Midwest Archeological Research Service, a woodworker, hunter and outdoorsman. An open house will be held Friday July 13, 2007, 6-9 pm. for family & friends at the familys residence. Memorial Mass Saturday July 14, 2007, 9:00 am. at St. Jude's Church, 241 W. Second Avenue, New Lenox. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 or to the New Lenox Area Historical Society, 205 W. Maple Street, Suite NLAHS, New Lenox, IL 60451-1741 would be appreciated. Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements. For info 1-800-622-8358.

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Published by SouthtownStar from Jul. 8 to Jul. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Friant

12 Entries

Denise Friant

July 23, 2007

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Patra Murphy

July 22, 2007

Denise,
I've just learn of Dave's death. You both have been and will always be an inspiration to me especially when there are hard times. I know that you grieve for him. I do pray that you find comfort in knowing that you were always there for him during the hardest of time.
God Bless you.

Karen (Friant) Rogers

July 22, 2007

Denise, So very sorry to hear of David's death. Thank you for taking the time to visit my Dad, (Dick Friant) while still grieving with your own loss.......God Bless You!!

Dale McIver

July 12, 2007

Denise, Sincere condolences to you. Dave had to be the most courageous person that the world knew. I know he'll be missed by the many people who knew, admired and loved him---especially you.. I do have a lot of good memories from childhood to teen-age years and then into adulthood of running around New Lenox with Dave. Take care...cousin Dale

Kay and Tom Ducett

July 12, 2007

Denise,
Kay and I are very sorry for your loss. We said hi and talked with him many times at Country Charm and he was always in good spirits and a pleasure to talk with. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Kay and Tom Ducett

Mary Ann & Dan Bielski

July 12, 2007

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

Maribeth Vaisvilas

July 10, 2007

Dear Denise,

I'm sorry to hear of Dave's passing.
Many a tough years that you both have had with his being sick. I admired the strength, courage and love that you've shown through it all. Atleast Dave is at peace now.
You'll be in my thought's and prayer's.
Love,
Cousin Maribeth and Neal

Alex Harbuziuk

July 10, 2007

Dear Denise,
My condolences to you.
May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Joe Zierman

July 10, 2007

For Denise:
I was very sorry to read of Dave's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your families.

Warm regards,

Dresden IMD

July 9, 2007

Steve,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Give our condolences to his wife and to all of you. God Bless.

Dresden - IMD

Holly Charles

July 9, 2007

Dear Denise,
We are very saddened to hear of Dave's passing. He was a courageous warrior and lived his life to the fullest. What a lesson the two of you have given all of us. He will forever be an inspiration. May God hold you in the palm of his hand....
Love and continued strength,
John & Holly Charles and Boys

Carol Brougham Waldrop

July 9, 2007

To Steve and Tommy (& families)
I hope you remember me, your next door neighbor growing up on North Cooper. I remember so well the three of you boys always together as we explored our environment growing up; playing on the swing set in your back yard or in the pine trees or our field between the houses.
I am so sorry that we have lost touch through the years. I am sad to hear this news about David and can only imagine the hurt to your hearts. He must have been so brave to endure 15 years of cancer and I suspect the time had come where everyone was ready for him to have peace in a better place.
My condolences to his wife and to all of you.
Our life's journey has brought my own family to Florida (where my parents Ted and Ev and my little sister Bette live) after my husband retired from the Air Force.
God's blessings to all of you.

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