Frank L. Bukowski

Frank L. Bukowski obituary

Frank L. Bukowski

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1857 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

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St. Giles Church

1045 Columbian, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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Frank Bukowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Salerno's Galewood Chapels on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Francis "Frank" L. Bukowski, beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Magurno) born February 14, 1937 at rest September 28, 2025. Loving father of Karen Bukowski (Charles Begin), Frank (Jennifer), and Vince (Kimberly). Grandfather of Jake, Ty, Kyra, Foster, and Carrie. Brother of the late Patricia Forgue and the late James Bukowski. Uncle to many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors, 1857 Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, 60707 on Friday, October 3 from 3-8 PM. Frank's funeral will begin at Salerno's Galewood Chapels at 9:00 on Saturday, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Giles Church. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank's name to the American Cancer Society. For information call (773) 889-1700.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Salerno’s Galewood Chapels, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors

1857 Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Salerno’s Galewood Chapels

1857 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Giles Church

1045 Columbian, Oak Park, IL 60302

Send Flowers

Oct

4

Interment

Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.