Frank Anthony Para, age 77, retired Chicago Fireman, passed away on October 19, 2019. Loving father of Wendy Gable, Frank Para, Richard Para, and Dan (Marnie) Para; Cherished papa of Nichole, Jillian, Malorie, Haylie, Mark, Richard, and Daniel; Beloved brother of the late Rosemary Para, Carol (the late Richard) Robinson, the late Dirk Para, and Christine (Patrick) Crowe; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Anna Para, nee Mateja, along with his longtime partner, Dorothy Bard.
Funeral to begin at 8:45 AM on Saturday, 10/26, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 where we will be proceeding to St. Christina Church, 3342 W 111th, Chicago, IL 60655 for a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery to follow. Visitation will be on Friday, 10/25, from 3-9 PM at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W Wacker Dr, Ste 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.