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FRANCESCO A. DOTTORE age 93 of Garfield Heights, formerly of Chardon. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Kent) for 35 years; loving father of Laura (Stan) Stewart, Frank Dottore Jr., John (Maribeth) Dottore, and Thomas (Mary Ann) Dottore; dearest brother of late Dominic, late Mary LaPonza, and late Josephine DeSantis; cherished grandfather of 7, treasured great-grandfather of 7, and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Francesco, along with his wife Dorothy, owned several hardware stores for over 40 years. He was an avid member of the Alhambra, and a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chardon. Francesco enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, playing pinochle, and traveling to places such as Spain, England, and Italy. Friends and family received at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 NORTH STREET, CHARDON, OH 44024 on SATURDAY, JUNE 29 from 9 A.M. until 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Jennings Center for Senior Adults, 10204 Granger Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125, or donations at: https://www.jenningsohio.org/donate
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