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FRANK N. CHIRICO, SR. 80, Of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Totowa, NJ passed away on January 2, 2005. Born in Paterson, NJ he lived in Totowa for 50 years, Wantage, NJ for 10 years, before moving to Florida 20 years ago. Mr. Chirico was an entrepreneur, owning several businesses. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 213, Wantage and was a former parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa. He was presently a parishioner of St. Ignatius Cathedral R.C. Church, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He is predeceased by his wife, the former Ann Nowicki in 1999. He is survived by his sons: Frank, Jr. of Totowa, Paul of Phoenix, AZ, Thomas of Milford, PA, David of North Palm Beach, FL, and John of Wantage; two daughters: Elaine Maitland of Brick, NJ and Nancy Vander Berg of Wantage; 11 grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday, 8:45 AM from the Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Tpke., Little Falls, NJ (973-256-2224). Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. The family will receive their friends Friday evening 7 to 9 PM only. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Assoc., Northern Regional Chapter, 101 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068 would be appreciated.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jan. 6, 2005.

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Anthony & Mary Beth Adams

January 18, 2005

Dear Chirico Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. He will be truly missed by our family.

Sincerely,

Tony, Mary Beth, Tyler & Taylor Adams

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