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Robert Rodella Obituary
ROBERT F. RODELLA
Age 88, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at his home in Frankfort.
Robert is survived by his loving family, daughter, Roxane (Rick) VanMeter, grandsons, Alex VanMeter, Nick VanMeter and Dallas VanMeter.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Lucille Rodella (Rago), brother, Richard Rodella and wife Marlene Rodella (Scardine).
Robert was a Union Carpenter and retired after 40 years of service; he was an avid sports fan and trainer for Golden Glove Boxing.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.
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