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George Frankovich Obituary

George Frankovich Merrillville George Frankovich, age 79 of Merrillville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2006. Survived by two sons: John (Dianne) Frankovich and James (Valerie) Frankovich, both of Schererville; four grandchildren: Chris (Andrea) Frankovich, Danielle, Dominique and Jonathan Frankovich; two great-grandchildren: Benjamin and Shane Frankovich; sister, Violet Frankovich of Las Vegas, NV. Preceded in death by wife, Marie. Mr. Frankovich was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Msgr. Ryder Council #4047, and C.F.U. Lodge #170. George was a retired yardmaster from EJ & E Railroad with 40 years of service, a WW II Army veteran, and a graduate of Froebel High School. Private services were held for the family at Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Rev. Andrew Corona officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at www.pruzinfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Times from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2006.

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john scully

April 23, 2006

John,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. From our days on the west side at Holy Angels through Andrean, he was a steady influence. Strangely enough, I recall him bringing a cooler of Gatorade to elementary football practices for our team on especially hot days. Must have been the year Gatorade was invented.

Meinert & Devitt Families

April 17, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Daugherty

April 17, 2006

Dear John, Jim and Family:



Very saddened to hear of the loss of your Father, our condolences. I recall many fond hours of time spent listening to George. He added to the High School Formative Years. Numerous times over the last 30 years I've often thought about Him, I will miss Him also. Our Sympathy.

Joe Huerta

April 17, 2006

John,



I'm very sorry to hear about your father. I remember your dad running you around the practice field at Horace Mann in your football pads doing drills that no other kids were doing!! He was a tough guy like most of those Froebel Blue Devils! God Bless you and we will remember you and your family in our prayers.

Beth Hitt (Rendina)

April 16, 2006

John and Dianne -

So sorry to read about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Dennis Celenica

April 16, 2006

Dear Vi, We're sad to read of George's death. I am very grateful to George for being a pallbearer for both my Mother & Dad over the years. Writing this reminds me of the days Granpa & Grama Basar & I would go to your house on 11th Ave. to visit your parents. Den & Bev

Fr Terry Chase

April 15, 2006

John & Jim

Sorry to here about your Dad. My prayers will be with you all as he celebrates Easter with our Lord.

camille and emil ottomanelli

April 14, 2006

we are so sorry for your father's passing.we have known your father since high school.what a great guy he was and made so many people laugh.our prays are with you all.

Lori Equihua-Guerrero

April 14, 2006

Jim and John--So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a good neighbor to all of us Pierce Street kids.



Lori Equihua-Guerrero

(Sister of Bob, Mike and Larry Equihua)

Helene Krause

April 14, 2006

My sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad. I knew Frank from the railroad and after talking to him the first day, he told me when he lived in Chicago as a young boy, my father took him to ball games. I didn't know my dad very well because I was five when he was killed in WW11. Your dad told me a lot of stories about my dad, and for that I was thankful.

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