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Frank Maver Obituary
Frank Maver, Jr.
Jan. 27, 1936 - Oct. 10, 2022
GRIFFITH, IN - He went to heaven after fighting Parkinson's for over 10 years with his wife Helen at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank Maver, Sr. and Mary (Signorelli) Maver; son Gino Maver; aunt Mary Kamalich; and cousin Mary Ann Korwek.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen (Badovinac) Maver; son, Pete Maver; Pete's wife, Tammy (Hessler) Maver; and grandchildren; Adam, Marissa, and Andrew Maver; Also, cousin, Anthony Kamalich of Kentucky; and cousins: Audrey Minglin, Tina Olton, and Lori Thomas; Additionally, cousins Marco and Oscar Rosovich in Italy.
Frank came to the United States in 1955 from Italy. He earned his machinist's certificate from Purdue Calumet and worked at Inland Steel for 38 years. Soccer was his passion! The Highland Soccer Club was started in his living room in the 1970s. He coached soccer with his sons on the team through their high school years, then he coached the Highland Honeybees Women's Soccer Team. Frank was a member of Sons of Italy at Villa Cesare in Schererville. He enjoyed traveling and went on trips to Canada, Hawaii, Italy, and Croatia along with many family trips up to Michigan and other parts of the United States.
A memorial service will be at St James Church in Highland (9640 Kennedy Ave.) on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Friends can visit with the family starting at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. James Church or to the Northwest Indiana Parkinson's Association, 2927 Jewett Ave., Highland, IN 46322 or online at https://nwiparkinson.org/
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Cindy McMahon
October 20, 2022
Frank was a wonderful man. He always wanted to talk and loved to sit outside watching everyone walk or drive by.
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Love Tina, Audrey & Lori
October 19, 2022
Dear Helen, Peter and family,
My family loved Frankie so much. He was such a kind and loving man. Just after he arrived in the US my mom made him my Godfather. Look at the picture of Frankie holding me. He was an awesome Godfather and we really enjoyed his company. He would be so excited to see us on every visit even on our last time together.
He and our mom had a very special relationship. They were more like sister and brother than cousins.
Frank taught us how to do the twist back in the 60's. He was quite the dancer. We have film of all of us dancing around to Chubby Checker. We also loved meeting Helen and standing up to their wedding.
I can only imagine how happy his father, mother, Gino and my mom are to be with him in heaven.
Ciao for now.
mark detterline
October 19, 2022
Helen, Martha and my condolences on the loss of Frank. Frank was a kind and compassionate person and will be deeply missed.
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