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Frank Trafidlo Obituary

Frank W. Trafidlo, age 94, of Elburn, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away at OakCrest Retirement/Nursing Center in DeKalb on May 21, 2009. He was born on September 26, 1914, in Chicago, IL. Mr. Trafidlo was a member of the International Association of Machinists Union. He retired from being a tool and die engineer. Mr. Trafidlo was the loving father of Ron Trafidlo, Bonnie (Jack) Mack, and Connie (Doug) Lee; loving grandfather of 10; and great-grandfather of 15; dear uncle of two nephews and one niece; and brother-in-law of Frances Trafidlo. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne, nee Samuelson; parents, Walter & Mary; brother, Edward; and sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn (Edward) Zabielski. Visitation Tuesday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Burial in Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien. Info: (630) 968-0408

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on May 22, 2009.

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Lynne Zolna (Wilson)

May 27, 2009

Connie, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I have such fond memories of your Dad -- all of them fun. He was such a character...I can remember the inside of your house on Prairie Avenue like I was there yesterday...your Dad sitting in his chair, always cracking jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynne (Wilson) Zolna

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