Frank "Babe" Durante

Frank "Babe" Durante obituary, Itasca, IL

Frank "Babe" Durante

Frank Durante Obituary

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Frank "Babe" Durante, age 83, Beloved husband of Sandy nee Formella, together for 44 years, and the late Fredda Durante; Loving dad of Michele Durante (Dave Zuehlke) and the late Philip (Cheryl) Durante and step dad of John, Kristy, Rob, and Brad; Cherished grandpa of Marisa Durante and step grandpa of 8; Dear brother of the late Louis (the late Ursula), the late George (Wilma), and the late Anthony (Mandy); Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to the anti-cruelty society, anticruelty.org, would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday, February 18th, 11:30 am until time of Funeral, 12:30 pm at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 551 N Rush Street, Itasca. Interment Private. For funeral info: 630-250-8588.

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