Gerald F. Fratto

Gerald F. Fratto obituary, Countryside, IL

Gerald F. Fratto

Gerald Fratto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove on Sep. 14, 2024.

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Gerald F. Fratto, age 61, of Ottawa, formerly Downers Grove. Cherished son of the late Fredrick and the late Rosemary Fratto. Loving brother of Deborah O'Brien, Joe (Beverley) Fratto and John (Patricia) Fratto. Devoted uncle of Melissa (Paul Seigel) O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien, Chris (Alyssa) O'Brien, Nicole (Nick) James, Jennifer (Steve) Aristuk, Michael (Grace) Fratto and Mark Fratto. Dear great-uncle of Owen, Emmett, Hudson, Jackson, Audrey, Weston, Joel and Leah Rose. Jerry was a devoted employee of Jewel-Osco in Downers Grove for over 30 years. Visitation 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday September 17th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Wednesday September 18th from the funeral home to Divine Savior Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association or National Association for Down Syndrome would be appreciated. Funeral home phone 630-964-6500

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Daisy Bonea

September 16, 2024

Jerry was such a special person. I have so many amazing memories with him, but i will always remember his contagious laughter and the funny phrases that he would come up with. Jerry always had a way of making my day better. He was so full of life and love and we will always be missing him and thinking about the good times we had with him at Kanthak.

Megan Morel

September 16, 2024

jerry, u will be missed so very much. Your smile could brighten anyone´s day. I enjoyed getting to know you and caring for you. You had a heart of gold. Rest easy Ger bear.

MaryKaye Gleim

September 16, 2024

Jerry was a type of guy that could always have you laughing . He was a sweet man and I'm so glad our paths crossed and that I had the privilege of taking care of him! Love you always JerrBear

Kathy Jackson

September 15, 2024

I had Gerry in my classroom at ottawa Friendship House. I truly miss him. His smile....his sense of humor. When he'd come into the room, he'd say...hey...! And give the best hugs. Love you Gerry...love Kathy

Mathew Underwood

September 15, 2024

It truly was a privilege and honor to care for Jerry. He definitely was an unforgettable man. He was an inspiration to anyone that knew him. His love for life, family and friends was unbeatable. I will miss him dearly. Rest easy my friend, you are and will always be loved.

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