IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Frank
Lizzo
March 20, 1919 – February 15, 2016
Obituary
Frank Lizzo, beloved husband of Mabel Lizzo, (deceased) passed away on Feb. 15th. at the age of 96. Devoted and loving father of John (Fran) Lizzo, Frank (Jean) Lizzo, Robert (Diane) Lizzo, Carmela (Joe) Lizzo Stock, and Thomas (Lisa) Lizzo, loving grandfather of Erin, David, Jason (Meagan), Brian (Kelly), Robin, Stacey (David) Weatherly, Kendall, Jeffrey, and John and great grandfather of Andrew, Daniel, Wyatt and Bailee, loving brother of the late Sam (Martha), Vincent (Virginia) and Philip (Virginia). Remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Frank was born March 20, 1919 in Chicago, Ill. His parents, Carmela and Battista Lizzo, had immigrated to the United States from Italy. Frank was ten when the Great Depression started. He worked selling newspapers to help his family survive. He graduated from Englewood H.S. and then received his Associates Degree from Wright Junior College. When World War II started Frank reported for duty with the Army Air Corps. After basic training, Frank reported to Madison Wisconsin for training as a tower operator. It was there that he proposed and married Mabel, the love of his life. Frank was transferred to the Pacific, where he served for two years directing Army and Navy pilots.
After the war Frank returned to Chicago and got a job with Zenith radio. He worked there for the next 30 years. Frank worked in the retirement benefits department at Zenith, a job he really enjoyed because he felt he was helping people with their financial needs.
Frank and Mabel started a family and had four sons and a daughter. They built their house in 1949 with the help of Grandpa Lizzo and raised their family there. Frank would play with his children when he came home from work and take the entire family on camping trips in the summer. His family was always his first priority.
Frank was very active at St. Monica's parish where he served as an officer of the Men's Club and the Italian Club. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends at the VFW.
Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers, 10:30 a.m., at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church, Mass 11 a.m.
Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to USO would be appreciated. For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
Frank was born March 20, 1919 in Chicago, Ill. His parents, Carmela and Battista Lizzo, had immigrated to the United States from Italy. Frank was ten when the Great Depression started. He worked selling newspapers to help his family survive. He graduated from Englewood H.S. and then received his Associates Degree from Wright Junior College. When World War II started Frank reported for duty with the Army Air Corps. After basic training, Frank reported to Madison Wisconsin for training as a tower operator. It was there that he proposed and married Mabel, the love of his life. Frank was transferred to the Pacific, where he served for two years directing Army and Navy pilots.
After the war Frank returned to Chicago and got a job with Zenith radio. He worked there for the next 30 years. Frank worked in the retirement benefits department at Zenith, a job he really enjoyed because he felt he was helping people with their financial needs.
Frank and Mabel started a family and had four sons and a daughter. They built their house in 1949 with the help of Grandpa Lizzo and raised their family there. Frank would play with his children when he came home from work and take the entire family on camping trips in the summer. His family was always his first priority.
Frank was very active at St. Monica's parish where he served as an officer of the Men's Club and the Italian Club. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends at the VFW.
Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers, 10:30 a.m., at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church, Mass 11 a.m.
Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to USO would be appreciated. For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
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Services
Visitation
February
20
Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home
8:30 - 10:30 am
Mass of Christian Burial
February
20
St. Monica Church
Starts at 11:00 am
Interment
February
20
Starts at 12:00 pm
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