FRANK A. GABRY

1933 - 2016

Frank A. Gabry (82) born to Felix T. and Philomene (Tange) Gabry on July 3rd, 1933 in Chicago, IL. passed away on February 2nd surrounded by his loving family at his home. Frank resided in Chicago until 1961; when he moved to Lake Zurich, IL; until finally retiring in Oak Harbor, WA in 1993. After serving his country in the Illinois Army National Guard, Frank went on to work a variety of jobs including working at Victor Adding Machine ('51-'56), Milwaukee Railroad ('56-'61), Btry"E" 1st MSL BN 202 ARTY ('61-'63), Bourns Cai ('63-'72), Lake County Public Works ('69-'74), Kemper Insurance ('76-'83), and Motorola ('83-'93) before officially retiring to Whidbey Island. Frank was an active member in his community holding many positions within the Masons including Worshipful Master - Blue Lodge (1975), Commandry, Royal Arch, 32nd degree Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Shriners and the Arlington Heights Shriners Club, as well as Worthy Patron alongside his wife Annetta as Worthy Matron of Eastern Stars 1026. Frank was also a member of ABC Club (later known as Sky Warn) following tornadoes, member of National Rifle Assoc., member of the American Legion Post Lk. Zurich 964 for 19 years, Fleet Reserves AUX. (branch 97), and VFW Aux of Oak Harbor post 7392. As Licensed Amateur Radio operator(W7APE) (1986) he also became a member of the American Radio Relay League, and member the Island County Amateur Radio Club where he held office of Treasurer, Vice President, and President over the years. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, and leaves behind a large family, including the love of his life for the last 63 years Annetta; Son Eugene Francis Gabry, his wife Wendy(Gammon), and their children Michael, David, and Brian; Son Glenn Robert Gabry, his wife Violeta (Cayanong), their children Bevileane, and Christopher, and grandchildren Maija, and Anthony; Daughter Gerri Patricia Gabry, and her children William, Joseph, and Andrew, and grandchildren Ashley, Katherine, Jonathon, Jacob, and Rylee; Daughter Deborah Rose (Gabry) Andersen, her husband Timothy, and their daughter Kristina; Son Greg Richard Gabry, his wife Diane (McCartney), their children Monica, and Holly; Sister Maryann (Gabryszewki) Lang; many nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday February 4, 2016 from 3 to 8pm, with a gathering of family and friends at Burley Funeral Chapel beginning at 10 am Saturday February 6, 2016 memorial service to follow at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please donate in Frank's name to one of the following of his passions: Masonic Lodge 1089 (101 Oak St Lake Zurich, IL 60047), American Legion post 964 (51 Lions dr Lake Zurich, IL 60047), Shriners Hospital for Children (2211 N. Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60707), Fisher House Foundation (P.O. Box 97229 Washington, DC 20077-7804), or American Cancer Society.