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1922
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2012
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Frank Kalo Obituary
He was born August 31, 1922 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Clearview High School in 1940. Frank owned and operated Kalo Flower Shop in Lorain for over 60 years.
He attended Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elyria Township. He was member of Saint Ladislaus Catholic Church, Lorain until it was closed 2009. He was also a member of the Hungarian Council, American Hungarian Citizens Club, Baráti K?r (Hungarian Friends Society), Hungarian Reformed Church Men's Brotherhood all of Lorain and AMVETS Post 22 of Vermilion. Frank was very generous to his customers and was a generous supporter of Hungarian churches and organizations.
He will be dearly missed by his sisters Irene Retay, of Amherst, Helen Murray, of Lorain and Theresa (Lewis) Makay, of Vermilion; sister-in-laws Mary Gallis, of North Ridgeville, Vivian Kalo, of Elyria and Ruth Kalo, of Lorain. He was a Godfather and an uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Theresa (Née Szerecsen) Kalo-Vass; stepfather Frank Vass; brothers Charles Kalo, Joseph Kalo and Ernest Kalo in June of last year; nephew Lewis Kalo; niece Gerry Nielsen and grandnephew Jason Kalo.
His family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164. Sunday evening at 5:30 Rev. Peter Toth, of Hungarian Reformed Church, Lorain, will lead a Hungarian prayer service. Closing prayers will be Monday at 9:00, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria Township. Rev. Father James R. Ols, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hungarian Reformed Church, 1691 E 31st Street, Lorain, OH 44055.
For further information and to sign the online register book, visit www.reidyfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Kalo
BILL
September 16, 2022
KNEW OF HIM ALONG TIME AGO AFTER HE PASSED ON THE FLOWER SHOP CLOSED UP
Chyenne Lyons
January 19, 2020
He was a nice person, one of the nicest around. When I was little, I once asked for a blue carnation, and he gave me a white carnation spray-painted blue. When my mother was little, Mr Kalo would put flowers in her hair. I don't understand this: why do the good ones have to die?
Jill Bernaciak
September 7, 2012
Mr. Kalo provided my mom, Eve Fox and her sister, Goldie Mahilo, with palm leaves for the hundreds of palm crosses they made for area churches at Easter. After each of them died, I stopped by to tell Frank and was touched by what a deep feeling gentle man he was. It's no wonder he had so many life long friends.
Zoli Berencsi
May 12, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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Freddie Rosario
March 22, 2012
I just heard of Frank's passing a few minutes ago. I am truly sorry I was not able to be there for his funeral. In spite of not being related, Frank was still like family to me. He is one of the greatest people I have ever known and will miss him dearly. God bless you Frank. I am very blessed to have known you.
March 17, 2012
My mother, Julia Farkas Kostyn, heard of Frank's passing and asked that I send her (and our) condolences to the Kalo Family. She has many fond memories and whenever we were in town we stopped to purchase flowers for my father's grave (Gilbert Kostyn).
God Bless and prayers, Julia Kostyn,
(Karen Hunter, daughter)
Todd Ruth
March 13, 2012
Frank Kalo was one of the kindest people we met. Always generous and eager to help his customers adn a friend to all who entered his shop. He will be greatly missed. Arlene & Todd Ruth
Regina Doychak-Ireland
March 13, 2012
My condolences to the Kalo family. Mr. Kalo was a most generous and kind man.
Ron Dziak
March 12, 2012
I will miss Frank. He is with the Angels now. For all you did for me and my family, thank you dear friend.
March 12, 2012
I visited Mr. Kalo's flower shop every time I went to Lorain. He was such a pleasant person. He always remembered who I was and where I was from, while visiting Lorain. He will be greatly missed in the community. May he rest in peace.
Audie Wertz Lady Lake, Florida
March 12, 2012
My mom, Garnett Trockley Giangicomo, and Frank were friends all through high school. Mom worked for Frank for several years in the flower shop. He was one of the kindest people I've ever met. My sympathies to his family. Cricket Giangicomo Wright
Dan&Clare Demetzky
March 12, 2012
We offer our sympathy to Frank's family. He kept the altar at St. Lad's beautiful for all the holidays.We are sure my brother (Fr.Al) has put him back to work in heaven.
Bob Trockley
March 12, 2012
May he rest in peace he was truly a great man,and a friend to our entire family.
The Stumphauzer Family
March 12, 2012
We were saddened to learn of "Uncle" Frank's passing. He wasn't a relative but a close family friend and godfather to my brother. I always enjoyed stopping by his store whenever we had a few minutes or later, when we moved, when we were in town. He will be dearly missed. Our condolences to his loved ones. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord...and let perpetual light shine upon him. Peace be with you all ~
Lillian Hawkins
March 12, 2012
Dear families of Frank Kalo:
I knew Frank for many, many years. My parents (Dave & Margaret Czapp) were friends throughout many years. I will miss going to his little flower shop and I will miss his hugs. He never once didn't hug me when I visited his shop, even when he was very busy. Sleep peacefully, Frank, as you deserve this respite. Dear families, please take one day at a time and the Lord will be with you always. Love, Lillian Hawkins
David Keyes
March 12, 2012
We are saddened by the news of Frank's passing. It was always a great pleasure to see and speak with Frank throughout the years. Our families ( Keyes & Petkovsek) will miss him greatly. He was always so kind, thoughtful, and generous. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers at this time of sorrow. Frank is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forever and reunited with many of his family members and friends.
March 12, 2012
Mr. Kalo was a friend of my parents Bill and Emma Aros and mine. He taught me how to make coursages when I was young and I enjoyed seeing him on my visits to Lorain. He was such a kind man to all he met and will be greatly missed. Sharon Trilgio
Paul Donohue
March 12, 2012
My condolences. Frank was indeed a generous and loving man. Regretfully I will miss his farewell liturgy.
March 11, 2012
My great uncle showed me alot, nothing but love! Have old friends and family telling me he never sent a bill! lol Well he meant alot to me even though he never called me for help (muscle,lol) when i offered. Great guy! Hope people talk about me this way when i pass.
Joe Conley
March 11, 2012
Frank Kalo truly had a good heart. He was a friend to many and performed countless good deeds and gestures as well.
Many times he did things quietly, looking for no recognition.
He was always kind to my family and never forgot Maggie.
Nyugodjek bekeben Frank!
Joe, Barb and Maggie Conley
Laurie & George Goble
March 11, 2012
We will miss Mr Kalo, everytime we came to Lorain we would stop & visit him in his shop. You are now in the hands of our merciful good Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace
Tamara Atkinson
March 11, 2012
To The Kalo family, I like to send my condolences and said that I am very sorry to here about Frank's pasting. He was a great man and was alway there for me and my family. The Atkinson Family will always keep Mr. Kalo in our thoughts and in our prayers. God Bless you all.
March 11, 2012
A master in his art,& a kind and personable friend. You are now safely "at Hone,God is joyful! B.J.Dojchak(neeKovacs) Nashville,TN
brian daw
March 11, 2012
Frank was a wonderful, warm and kind man. I have really enjoyed knowing him over the past few years. A real devout Catholic man. May he rest in Eternal Peace,
Brian Daw
Annie Fazekas-Coon
March 11, 2012
My Uncle Frank will be greatly missed, not only by me, but my entire family. Uncle Frank wasn't actually my uncle but he was closer than most uncles. He was my Godfather and my heart is very heavy with the news of his death. He will be in my thoughts and heart always.
GREG REITER
March 11, 2012
MR KALO,YOU WILL BE MISSED.YOU WERE TRULY A WONDEFUL KIND MAN.WHEN EVER I WOULD GO IN HIS SHOP I ALWAYS LEFT WITH A FLOWER AS A GIFT FROM HIM.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SPIRIT AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.GREG AND LYNDA REITER AND FAMILY.
Kathleen Latrany
March 10, 2012
I did not know Frank very well, but I liked him and I liked supporting local business. He seemed to enjoy my very limited Hungarian....just such a sweet man with whom I enjoyed visiting....Viszontlatasra, Frank! RIP
Jennifer Tobias
March 10, 2012
I have known Mr. Kalo since I was a little girl. I will never forget visiting his shop and always leaving with a big smile and a beautiful flower. His generosity never ending, he would gladly give you the shirt off of his back. A family friend for years, I am blessed to have known him. His kindness and warm heart will be greatly missed.
Daniel Cain
March 10, 2012
I worked for Frank when I was a skinny little kid of 10 or 11 years old in the late 1950s. He was always very good to me and a very nice man. I havent lived in Lorain since 1965 but when back there visiting I stopped to see him many times. I am sorry to hear of his passing as he was a very important part of my youth.
Ana Perez-Arebalo
March 10, 2012
What sad news. I grew up next to grandma Kalo on 31st st. What a wonderful family. Frank was just a giving man who would do anything for anyone. I remember working around his shop as a teenager. He will be missed by many. RIP Frank prayers are being sent to you & your family. God Bless, Annie Perez-Arebalo
Nadine Burich- Donat
March 10, 2012
Mr. Kalo was a true South Lorain gentleman. So kind. I live in Los Angeles, and would always call him for flowers for people back home. He would just say- mail a check- people out here were shocked- I told them, that's how we were raised- with -honor-he was always a kind and gentle person- May his memory be eternal . May the family take comfort in knowing how many people were touched by his kindness.
Linda Gatlin
March 10, 2012
Mr. Kalo was a kind and wonderful man. He loved his business and blessed so many people with his talent. He gave me my first job at 16 and was a kind and patient teacher. I am a Clearview graduate and he was so much a part of that area. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
My sympathies to the family.
God's peace Mr. Kalo. It was a blessing to know you. Linda
Joan Rosenbusch
March 10, 2012
Frank's family meant so much to him and he was always there to share the beautiful memories he had of each and every one of us. I will miss our little visits at the flower shop where you could never leave there without Frank handing out a little flower to take home. I am not home at this time or I would be there to be with the family at this very sad time.
March 10, 2012
Frank was a very dear friend to Jim and I. He truly will be missed. Such a kind and generous man.
Jim has special memories of being in the florist business with Frank for so many years
Jim and Sandy Hales
Linda
March 10, 2012
God Bless you, Mr. Kalo. You were a truly wonderful man and will be missed by so very many. Linda
Diane Russell
March 10, 2012
I'm sure the thoughts of many are with you and hope your hearts are filled with wonderful memories. I will miss seeing his great generosity with people and kind smile. With my prayers, Diane
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